Salary : $65,341.92 - $93,598.92 Annually
Location : Countywide, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Department: Assessors
Opening Date: 12/13/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTIONDISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Level I- This is the entry level classification in the Appraiser series. Incumbents will learn to prepare full, accurate, and complete appraisals of real property. After one year of experience and demonstrating expertise and obtaining a valid Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization, an incumbent is eligible to become an Appraiser II.
Level II- This is the journey level classification in the Appraiser series. Incumbents are expected to work independently in the assessment of real property.
Level III- This is the advanced level classification in the Appraiser series.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESDuties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Visits and interviews taxpayers, makes investigations, and analyzes data in determining the value of real property
- Inspects building improvements and changes to determine effect on value
- Inspects exterior and interior of buildings to determine classification according to standards and examples set forth in appraisal manual
- Examines and takes into consideration quality of materials, fixtures, equipment, and general construction
- Measures buildings and computes improved or total area
- Estimates replacement costs, absolescences, construction costs, resale values and other pertinent factors
- Reviews sales data for acceptance/rejection
- Combines various elements affecting property value and exercises judgment in arriving at equitable and consistent appraisals for tax assessment purposes
- Records information on appraisal form
- Prepares scale drawings of the location of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines
- Sketches maps to assist in field locations
- Explains assessment procedures and determinations to taxpayers
- Prepares and presents written and oral reports
- Maintains files
- Other related duties as required
- Appraiser III assists in training Appraiser I incumbents
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Level I- - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
OR - A high school graduate or equivalent
- Four years of relevant experience as specified in the California Code of Regulations, Title 18, Rule 283
- Candidates for Appraiser I must be eligible to receive a temporary Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization
Level II- - Must meet requirements for Appraiser I
PLUS - One year of experience as an appraiser in an Assessor's Office with a permanent Appraiser certificate
OR - A high school graduate or equivalent
- Four years of relevant experience in the last ten years as a Real Property Appraiser licensed by the California Department of Real Estate
- Must obtain a permanent California Appraiser's Certificate within one year of appointment as condition of continued employment
Level III- - Must meet requirements for Appraiser I
PLUS - Three years of experience performing journey-level duties similar to those performed by an Appraiser II in the Inyo County Assessor's Office
KNOWLEDGE OF: - Appraisal methods, procedures, and terminology pertinent to appraisal of real property
- Factors involved in the appraisal of various classes of real property
- Methods, procedures, and practices followed in real property assessment work
- Economics of value and price as they affect the cost of construction and improvements
- Interviewing techniques, appraisal mathematics
- Report preparation and presentation
ABILITY TO: - Assemble and analyze statistical and narrative data
- Operate a personal computer and make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately
- Speak and write effectively
- Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
- Read and interpret laws and regulations, maps, and property descriptions, analyze appraisal data and make proper determinations of value
- Prepare technical reports and correspondence
- Present cases in assessment appeal hearings
- Work cooperatively with coworkers and those contacted in the course of work
- Must have ability to walk, stand, climb and descend stairs, while carrying up to 20 pounds
- Sit for prolonged periods of time using keyboard
- Ability to use telephone
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - You may be required to drive a motor vehicle in the course of employment and must possess a valid operator's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles
- Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation
- Your position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency
SUPPLEMENTAL & AGENCY INFORMATION APPLICATION: It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.
It is
not acceptable to complete the application with statements like "See/Refer to resume" or "See attached".
IMPORTANT: If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your applicationSELECTION: Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES: Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact prior to the examination process.
CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS: Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
WORK LOCATION: The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.
Monthly salaries are paid over 26 pay periods annually
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work 20-29 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS)
Classic Employees (existing CalPERS member) 2% at 55 - Inyo County pays the employee contribution rate of 7% of base salary toward retirement.
PEPRA Employees (new CalPERS members hired after January 1, 2013) 2% at 62. - Employee required contribution is currently 8.25% of base salary toward retirement.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher?
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Do you have any years of experience as an Appraiser in an Assessor's Office with a permanent Appraiser certificate?
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Do you have four years of relevant experience as specified in the California Code of Regulations, Title 18, Rule 283?
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Are you eligible to receive a temporary Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization?
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Do you have four or more years of relevant experience in the last ten years as a Real Property Appraiser licensed by the California Department of Real Estate?
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