Associate Real Property Appraiser

Sacramento County (CA)•Sacramento, CA

49d

About The Position

Associate Real Property Appraisers perform a wide variety of responsible and complicated assessment and appraisal duties to determine the fair value of, and assess taxes on, improved and unimproved properties. Real properties include, but are not limited to agricultural, marine, residential, commercial, industrial, multi-use, unique and specialized properties and open space lands.Knowledge of Department's purpose, products and services Current and automated methods, principles, terminology and techniques used to appraise residential, commercial, special purpose, multi-use and transitional properties Building construction including different varieties, materials, quality, quantity and costs Laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting tax appraisals and assessments State of California property tax laws and related local ordinances and regulations Factors involved in the valuation of productive and nonproductive land Effects of economic trends on market prices, construction and replacement costs and values

Requirements

Review, interpret, apply and explain complex rules, regulations, codes, laws and ordinances related to property valuation appraisal and tax assessment techniques
Locate, research, interpret, and apply a variety of source records and information related to property valuation appraisal and tax assessment purposes
Understand and use property maps, title documents, property descriptions and related documents, floor plans from blueprints, metes-and-boundaries from legal descriptions, mapping symbols and plotting lines
Apply the principles and techniques of physical inspection and appraisals for real and personal property
Collect, evaluate and summarize factors relating to appraisals, business property acquisitions, exemptions and appeals
Read English at a level necessary to examine, interpret, and apply legal, technical, and complex guidelines, documents, records and reports
Speak English at a level necessary to communicate clearly and effectively
Write English at a level necessary to produce concise, accurate and impartial reports, narratives, summaries and recommendations
Understand expectations, needs and wants of internal/external customers
Meet the needs of customers within the scope of the class or provide referrals to other available resources that will meet needs
Perform and interpret complex arithmetic calculations, compute ratios and percentages, calculate square footage of property and land improvements
Work cooperatively with others and build and maintain constructive relationships with those encountered during course of work including responding effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion or concerns expressed by others
Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
Organize, process and evaluate data and ideas to make effective decisions and develop appropriate solutions
Use sound judgement and personal initiative to accomplish assignments
Contribute to the group with ideas, suggestions and efforts
One year of experience performing the full scope of the duties of a Real Property Appraiser (Level II) within Sacramento County service.
Graduation from a recognized accredited four-year college or university.
Two years of experience, within the last ten years, performing comprehensive property appraisal responsibilities for acquisition, loan, or tax purposes.
Appraiser Certification: Incumbents must acquire permanent certification as an appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization within one year from the date of appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate valid certification constitutes cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination from the class in accordance with the County's Civil Service Rules, Section 11.4 (q).
Driver's License: Incumbents must possess a valid California Driver's License - Class C or higher before the date of appointment. Failure to maintain a valid California Driver's License constitutes cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination from the class in accordance with the County's Civil Service Rules, Section 11.4 (q). Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Physical Ability: Incumbents may be required to stoop, kneel, and inspect buildings and other structures; climb fences, stairs, and ladders; walk in rough terrain and muddy fields; distinguish measurements as small as 1/20th of an inch.