Appraiser Trainee/I/II

Ventura County•Ventura, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision (the Appraiser Trainee) or general supervision (the Appraiser I and II), the incumbent performs progressively complex assignments in the appraisal of real property for ad valorem taxes; and performs related duties as required. At each successive level, incumbents are expected to demonstrate greater initiative, self-direction, independent judgment and conflict resolution with less supervision than preceding levels. Appraiser Trainee: $30.30 - $40.96 per hour, is the entry-level class. Incumbents receive training and assist higher-level appraisers in performing routine field and office duties involved in the appraisal of real property. This is a trainee/entry level classification, and Veterans’ Points may apply to eligible applicants. Presentation of discharge papers or a certified copy thereof for inspection by the Director-Human Resources prior to the final filing date of the announcement shall be required of all applicants seeking Veterans’ preference credit. Appraiser I: $31.65 - $44.26 per hour, is the intermediate level class. Incumbents appraise residential subdivisions, tracts and areas with an active market and a fair degree of comparability among properties. Appraiser II: $36.49 - $51.16 per hour, is the journey-level class. Incumbents independently perform appraisal work on a wide range of residential as well as non-residential real properties (i.e., commercial, industrial and rural) applying all three (3) approaches to valuation (cost, comparative sales and income). The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed Term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies. There are currently two (2) Regular Full Time vacancies within the Assessor's Office. NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level(s) without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department. Promotion to the Appraiser I and II levels will be non-competitive subject to successful completion of the requirements specified in the Ventura County Assessor's Office "Career Ladder" Program. Appraiser Trainee/I/II is represented by the Ventura Employees Association (VEA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Requirements

Progressively responsible experience in real property appraisal which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities.
Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Appraiser Trainee: No experience required.
Appraiser I: One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to that of an Appraiser Trainee.
Appraiser II: Three (3) years of experience as a real property appraiser. Two (2) years of which must be at a level comparable to that of an Appraiser I.
Substitution: Professional experience within the last ten (10) years that demonstrates application of analytical methodologies or statistical techniques to real property appraisals may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Experience as an Assessor's Technician or equivalent class in Ventura County Assessor's Office may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.
Appraisers are required to conduct field appraisal work and may be exposed to hazardous conditions, inclement weather and uncooperative and/or hostile property owners.
Incumbents are required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach and occasionally work on irregular surfaces.
A valid California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Appointees must attain State certification as an Appraiser for property tax purposes within one (1) year of appointment.
In accordance with the Political Reform Act of 1974, incumbents at all levels will be required to file an annual Conflict of Interest Statement.
Verification of completion of college coursework and/or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required.
Knowledge of state and local laws relating to property valuations.
Knowledge of appraisal methods and techniques.
Knowledge of the effect of economic trends on building construction, practices, materials and the other factors involved in the valuation of land.
Knowledge of financial records and accounting practices relating to depreciation and income capitalization.
Knowledge of current social, political, economic, and scientific developments and trends.
Knowledge of policies and procedures of the Assessor's Office.
Ability to make appraisals.
Ability to assemble and analyze appraisal data.
Ability to analyze factors influencing the changing valuation of real property.
Ability to make arithmetical calculations, charts, and sketches in connection with appraisal work.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to prepare written correspondence and reports.
Ability to print and write legibly and communicate effectively.
Ability to read maps and make aerial map analyses.
Ability to work independently or with minimum supervision.
Operate a personal computer in an online processing environment.
Utilize Microsoft Office software application programs.

Nice To Haves

Veterans’ Points may apply to eligible applicants.
If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level(s) without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
Promotion to the Appraiser I and II levels will be non-competitive subject to successful completion of the requirements specified in the Ventura County Assessor's Office "Career Ladder" Program.

Responsibilities

Performs progressively complex assignments in the appraisal of real property for ad valorem taxes.
Receives training and assists higher-level appraisers in performing routine field and office duties (Appraiser Trainee).
Appraises residential subdivisions, tracts and areas with an active market and a fair degree of comparability among properties (Appraiser I).
Independently performs appraisal work on a wide range of residential as well as non-residential real properties (i.e., commercial, industrial and rural) applying all three (3) approaches to valuation (cost, comparative sales and income) (Appraiser II).
Examines new and existing single-family homes, new residential tracts for types and quality of construction.
Classifies structures according to shape, size, types of construction and estimated costs, reads and interprets blueprints.
Obtains, verifies, and analyzes pertinent sales information, income and cost data to arrive at value conclusions.
Contacts realtors, builders, lending agencies, city planning offices and property owners to gather information pertaining to factors which affect market values.
Identifies and recognizes view factors and negative influences such as railroads, freeways, drainage channels, or adjacent commercial uses.
Determines depreciation factors and their effects on market value.
Examines multi-family residential, commercial, industrial and rural properties for types of quality of construction (Level II).
Performs cost, market and income appraisals (Level II).
Determines cost trends, unit cost and market factors utilizing information on construction costs, sales, rents, leases, business income and expenses (Level II).
Completes appraisals on structures affected by calamities such as fires, floods, landslides, and earthquakes (Level II).
Explains assessments to taxpayers; if necessary, appears before the Assessment Appeals Board to defend assessments (Level II).
Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

Merit Increases
Educational Incentive
Bilingual Incentive
Vacation Accrual
Annual Leave Redemption
Sick Leave
Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan.
401(k) contributions match up to 3.00%
Health Plans – Full time employees are given a flexible credit allowance to offset the purchase of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance for you and your dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
Holidays - 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Wellness Program