Chief Appraiser (County Promotional)

San Bernardino County • San Bernardino, CA

12h

About The Position

The Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk is seeking a Chief Appraiser to provide leadership and oversight within one or more divisions, which may include Valuations, Assessment Services, Appeals, or Business Personal Property. The role manages a large team engaged in appraising real and personal property for tax assessment purposes and may include responsibility for specialized areas. The Chief Appraiser directs appraisal staff, analyzes and implements new legislation, and may represent the Assessor and testify as an expert witness in appraisal and assessment matters.

This recruitment is open only to current San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, or Special Districts employees holding a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program, or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns may apply within six months of the end of their assignment. County employment must be listed in the work history.

A valid California Class C Driver License is required. Employees may be required to use personal vehicles and provide proof of automobile liability insurance. Incumbents must pass a background investigation, including physical and drug screening, and employment-history verification. The County cannot consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Requirements

• Possess an Advanced Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California Board of Equalization.
• Have five years of full-time appraisal experience for assessment purposes in a California County Assessor's Office, including two years of full-scope supervisory experience.
• Appraisal experience must include three years performing either commercial/industrial appraisals or personal property appraisals and auditing.
• Hold a valid California Class C Driver License to perform essential job-related functions.
• Meet the recruitment eligibility requirement: current employment with San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, or Special Districts in an eligible position; former PSE, WEX, or interns may apply up to six months after assignment ends.

Nice To Haves

• Ten years of progressively responsible appraisal experience in a California County Assessor's Office, including five years of commercial/industrial appraisal experience and two years of management experience equivalent to a Principal Appraiser with San Bernardino County.
• Experience representing the Assessor at Assessment Appeal Board hearings.
• Successful completion of the San Bernardino County Management & Leadership Academy (MLA).
• Experience developing and presenting training materials.
• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, accounting, real estate, or a comparable field.
• Advanced Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight within one or more divisions of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s Office, potentially including Valuations, Assessment Services, Appeals, or Business Personal Property.
• Manage and direct a large staff engaged in appraising real and personal property for tax assessment purposes.
• Oversee one or more specialized appraisal areas as assigned.
• Analyze and implement new legislation.
• Represent the Assessor and testify as an expert witness in appraisal and assessment matters.

Benefits

• The County offers job-specific benefits described in its Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
• An alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) is available and provides a wage differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed