Supervising Appraiser II (Promotional)

Assessor•Dublin, CA

About The Position

Under direction, the Supervising Appraiser II plans, supervises, and reviews the work of staff appraising residential, rural, commercial, and industrial properties, and completes appraisals of the most complex properties. The position has overall responsibility for residential and commercial appraisal units. It supervises Appraiser I, II, and III staff, may supervise clerical staff, and may oversee Supervising Appraiser I staff. The role differs from Principal Appraiser, which is responsible for the entire real property appraisal section rather than an individual unit or team. The Assessor’s Office identifies taxable-property ownership, determines property taxability and re-appraisability, assesses real and personal property, applies legal exemptions, and provides an accurate assessment roll to the Auditor’s Office. Its mission is to provide timely and accurate appraisal services and fair, equitable treatment for Alameda County taxpayers. Services are performed under applicable state constitutional and statutory requirements and State Board of Equalization guidelines. Applicants must be current Alameda County employees who meet the stated service and qualification requirements. The selection process includes a review of minimum qualifications and an oral examination, which may include situational exercises and is weighted as 100% of the final examination score. Employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be required to report to work during an emergency.

Requirements

Must be a current Alameda County employee and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service by the filing deadline; provisional, TAP, and STEP-UP appointments do not qualify.
Meet one of the following experience pathways: two years of full-time equivalent experience as an Appraiser III in Alameda County classified service; or one year as a Supervising Appraiser I or equivalent/higher Alameda County classified-service classification; or a bachelor’s degree plus three years of increasingly responsible paid real-property appraisal experience, including two years appraising commercial and industrial properties and at least one year supervising personnel engaged in real-property appraisal for ad valorem tax assessment.
Under the education-and-experience pathway, meet eligibility requirements for a temporary appraiser’s certificate from the State Board of Equalization upon hire and obtain a permanent certificate within one year of appointment. Failure to obtain it may result in termination.
After receiving the permanent certificate, complete 24 hours of Board-approved training annually to retain it.
Possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Knowledge of appraisal principles, methods, procedures, and terminology; replacement or reproduction cost estimation; relevant real-estate law, constitutional and statutory provisions, administrative rules, and Assessor’s Handbooks; property values and economic trends; basic computer use; personnel supervision and training; and the income, market-sales, and cost approaches to value.
Ability to analyze appraisal data and economic factors; apply and explain tax laws and assessment procedures; communicate clearly with a diverse community; prepare accurate reports and documents; manage subordinate workloads; train, coach, and evaluate staff; maintain effective working relationships; use computers to research and process information; and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, and review the work of staff appraising residential, rural, commercial, and industrial property.
Complete appraisals of the most complex properties.
Oversee residential and commercial appraisal units and Appraiser I, II, and III staff; supervision may also include clerical staff and oversight of Supervising Appraiser I staff.
Research, assemble, and analyze appraisal data and economic factors affecting real property value.
Apply and enforce tax laws, statutes, assessment methods, and procedures; interpret assessment legislation and explain its implications to staff and the public.
Prepare accurate reports, records, correspondence, and other documents related to real-property tax assessment.
Prioritize, plan, coordinate, and monitor subordinate workloads and assignments to meet deadlines.
Train, coach, and evaluate staff, and take corrective action when performance needs improvement.
Establish effective working relationships with staff, managers, and representatives of agencies and organizations.
Use computers to research and process information, enter appraisal data, and prepare correspondence and reports.
Perform other related duties as required.
Report to work as ordered during an emergency as a designated Disaster Service Worker.

Benefits

Medical HMO and PPO plans
Dental HMO and PPO plans
Vision coverage or vision reimbursement
Basic and supplemental life insurance, including optional dependent coverage for eligible employees
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and adoption assistance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary accident, critical illness, long-term care, hospital indemnity, and legal-services benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Defined-benefit retirement plan
Deferred compensation plan (457 or Roth)
12 paid holidays and floating holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management paid leave for eligible management-designated classifications
Catastrophic sick leave
Pet insurance
Commuter benefits and Guaranteed Ride Home program
Employee wellness programs, fitness offerings, and gym membership discounts
Employee discount program
Child care resources
Credit union access