Appraiser I Jobs

The Job
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The Assessor-Recorder-Clerk (ARC) is recruiting for Appraisers I who are responsible for performing single residential and moderate sized multiple-unit residential appraisals while training to appraise commercial-industrial properties. Appraisers I analyze data to arrive at valuations for real or personal property for tax assessment purposes; gather market and cost data; review financial documents; perform field inspections of real property (land and buildings) and personal property (business equipment, fixtures, etc.); interview business and property owners, contractors, and realtors; prepare appeals; represent the County before the Assessment Appeals Board and court hearings; and explain assessment laws, policies and procedures to the public.
Offices are located in Big Bear, Hesperia, Joshua Tree, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino and Twin Peaks.
For a more detailed description of job duties, refer to the Appraiser I job description.
Note: Applications are also being accepted for Appraiser Trainee , Appraiser II Trainee and Appraiser II . Review announcement and requirements on our website . A separate application is required for each level. Appraiser I, Appraiser II and Appraiser II Trainee may be filled at any level. In order to increase your opportunities, you are encouraged to apply for all levels in which you feel you meet the minimum qualifications.
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Auto-promotion up to $91,208 annually
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14
3% Annual Across-the-Board Salary Increases in February 2024/2025**

• Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Promotion: Appraisers I are eligible for promotion to Appraiser II ( $66,331.20 - $91,208.00 annually ) upon meeting the minimum requirements for that class including obtaining, within one (1) year of employment, a valid permanent Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must promote within twenty-four (24) months or be terminated.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. Mileage reimbursement is available. Offices are located in Big Bear, Hesperia, Joshua Tree, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino and Twin Peaks.
Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED: OPTION 1
Must possess one (1) year of experience as an Appraiser Trainee in a California County Assessor's Office.
OPTION 2 Possession of a Residential, Certified Residential, or Certified General Real Estate Appraiser License issued by the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) AND one (1) year of journey-level appraisal experience.
Experience for both options must have been obtained within the last ten (10) years.
Qualifications
Applicants MUST also meet one of the following qualifications for obtaining the Appraiser Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization
EDUCATION
A completed/Awarded bachelor's degree.
Education And/Or Experience
Graduation from high school and a combination of higher education and relevant experience totaling four (4) years (experience must have been obtained within the last ten years) as one of the following:

• A licensed real property appraiser (BREA Residential or higher), building cost estimator, accountant, or engineer.
• An Appraiser Aide/Technician or higher in a California Assessor's Office or the California State Board of Equalization .
• A California real estate licensee engaged in buying, selling, or leasing real estate.
• An employee of an Assessor's office (other than Appraiser Aide/Technician or higher) or property tax department of the California State Board of Equalization except that such employment time shall be limited to qualifying for only 32 months of the four-year experience requirement. The remaining amount of time shall be accumulated by other relevant experience described above or by education in an accredited institution of higher education in the academic fields listed above.

Important Notes
EDUCATION Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.)
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and computer skills, have the ability to manage large appraisal workloads with a high degree of independence and be willing to travel to district offices as needed. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess 18 months of experience as an Appraiser Trainee in a California County Assessor's Office or 2 years as a journey-level appraiser.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure
An online assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas (study materials are not available):

• Real Property Appraisal
• Math

Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.
Application Procedure
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, May 05, 2023 . It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2023 5:00 PM Pacific