Appraiser I

County of Monterey•Salinas, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assessor's Office has the responsibility to locate all taxable property in the County and to identify ownership, establish value, and apply all legal exemptions to the property. We are committed to establishing fair and accurate assessed property values and to providing excellent customer service to property owners and the public at large. Appraisers typically have a territory and are able to work independently, both in the office setting and in the field. The Appraiser series is found only in the Assessor's Office and is responsible for real property appraisals for tax assessment purposes. Appraiser I is the entry-level classification in the series, performing the more routine duties involved in the appraisal and assessment of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Employees in this class receive substantial training initially, and perform routine field work. As knowledge and skills are gained they advance to more independent and responsible valuation of property for assessment purposes. Typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm and is located in Monterey County. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High degree of integrity and professionalism
Basic mathematical concepts
Keep accurate and detailed records
Prepare clear and concise recommendations and reports
Operate a variety of office equipment, such as a calculator and personal computer
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public
Attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis
Graduation from an accredited four-year institution of higher education.
Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and four years of relevant experience within the last ten years in any of the following occupations: An accountant, auditor, real property appraiser, building cost estimator, engineer, real estate loan agent, real estate loan underwriter, right-of-way agent, licensed building contractor, or A real estate licensee, licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing or managing real estate, or An appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in an assessor’s office or in the property taxes department of the Board, or An employee other than an appraiser, appraiser aide, or appraiser trainee, of an assessor’s office or of the property taxes department of the Board, except that such employment time shall be limited to qualifying for only 2/3 of the four-year experience requirement. The remaining 1/3 of time shall be accumulated by other relevant experience as described above or by education in an accredited institution of higher education
Four years of relevant experience or any combination of relevant experience and education in an accredited institution of higher education totaling four years can be substituted for the educational requirement in Option I above.
Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
Prospective employees for the Assessor-County Clerk/Recorder will be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction.

Nice To Haves

Pays attention to details.
Works well in a team environment.
Asks questions to seek understanding.
Is a self-starter.
Is flexible.
Is honest and ethical.

Responsibilities

Performs the more routine duties involved with appraisals and assessments of real property
Assists in making economic and cost studies of real property; makes and verifies computations involved in cost estimating and appraising.
Studies, measures, plots and describes construction characteristics of residential, commercial, and farm buildings; classifies them as to use, character of construction, and quality of construction.
Answers taxpayers’ questions about specific appraisals and the appraisal/assessment process.
Prepares reports and forms on information acquired in the field to make determinations of tax assessments and to update assessment records and charts.
Assembles and analyzes sales and income data relating to real property; estimates construction costs and depreciation.
Interviews owners, real estate agents, independent appraisers and others to obtain information, such as terms and conditions of sales, and other related data to determine values of real property and develop comparable sales information.