Appraiser I Jobs

Nevada County is seeking an Appraiser I. The right candidate for this position will have the opportunity to secure and analyze data needed to appraise real property for tax purposes. Under general supervision, they will assist with making standard field investigations, studies, and appraisals of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties.
This is an entry-level class position for real property appraisal work. Incumbents will work under supervision while gaining more independence as knowledge and skills are acquired. This position is flexibly staff with Appraiser II, and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining experience and achieving proficiency that meets the requirements for Appraiser II.
Vital duties include:

• Inspects and measures building improvements and changes to determine effect on value; inspects exterior and interior of buildings to understand classification according to standards set forth in appraisal manual;
• Splits and allocates values for subdivisions and combinations and determines correct parcels containing improvements;
• Prepares drawings of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines; annotates maps to assist in field investigations;
• Performs roll corrections on properties incorrectly assessed; reviews properties for special exemptions and exclusion eligibility, and processes claims;
• Explains assessment procedures, determinations, methods, and laws to the general public;
• Conducts investigations, gathers, organizes and analyzes data to calculate taxable value of all taxable real property in accordance with accepted appraisal practices and standards;
• Obtains information from owners, contractors, real estate agents and others, combining all and records factual information and comments on appraisal forms;
• Analyzes sales, income and expense data to decide rates, net income, and value of income producing properties and to make comparisons and adjustments to estimate the fair market value;
• Prepares analysis and defends challenged assessments before the Assessment Appeals Board.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy.
The County of Nevada offers an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to:

• Deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• CalPERS retirement
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Vision insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2023 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2023 Health Insurance Plans

• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• Anthem Select HMO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• Anthem Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya and Colonial is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya and Colonial:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
[email protected]
www.nevadacountyca.gov