Appraiser I/II

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Assessor’s Office.
The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.
If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancies are with the Assessor’s office located in Visalia.
SALARY RANGE: Level I: $5,178 -$6,311 Monthly Level II: $5,833 - $7,109 Monthly Typical Duties Collects and reviews sales information for similar properties and determines market values; Determines proper allocation of values to land and improvements as well as land residual values for equity among contiguous parcels; Examines new and existing single-family homes, multi-family residential, new residential tracts, and mobile homes for types and quality of construction; classifies structures according to shape, size, types of construction and estimated costs; Reads and interprets blueprints, measures improvements and makes scale drawings; Creates appraisal records with a complete description of improvements and new land records when there are changes due to lot splits or combinations; Contacts property owners, realtors, builders, and municipal planning offices to gather information pertaining to factors which affect market values; Inspects structures that have been affected by additions and major/minor remodeling improvements; Inspects and draws value conclusions and complete appraisals on structures affected by calamities such as fires, floods, landslides, and earthquakes; Provides information to taxpayers or their agents regarding assessments and the appraisal/assessment process that includes the informal review process and the formal appeals procedures; and investigates taxpayer complaints in the office or on-site visits to provide resolutions; May appear before the Assessment Appeals Board as an expert witness; May assist with planning, assigning and overseeing the work of other employees; May assist with training and providing technical advice to other employees; May be required to assist in any office and departmental needs or requirements; Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.
(Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
) Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the accredited college or university system preferably with major course work in Business, Economics, Real Estate or related fields (Transcript/Diploma submission may be required by the State Board of Equalization).
Special Requirement: If submitting transcripts from an unaccredited institution, the State Board of Equalization requires that they be certified for equivalency prior to issuance of a temporary appraisal certificate.
For more information: https://www.
naces.
org/ Equivalencies: A combination of education and relevant experience in accordance with Property Tax Rule 283 may be qualifying.
Experience: In addition to the education requirement, Level II requires, one (1) year of experience in property appraisal for tax or assessment purposes equivalent to an Appraiser I in Tulare County.
Knowledge of: Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and basic arithmetic; Basic statistical concepts and terminology; Basic principles of economics; Computer usage and applications; Level II: Methods, practices, and procedures of real property appraisals; Pertinent structural, economic and environmental factors affecting property values; Building materials, equipment, fixtures, workmanship, and general construction quality and quantity as it applies to all classes of buildings; Factors affecting depreciation and obsolescence of all types of property appraisals; Laws, rules, regulations, State Board of Equalization guidelines, and court decisions affecting the appraisal of all types of property; Computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; Learn to interpret data and apply statistical techniques to all types of property appraisals; Draw sketches of improvements to scale; Keep accurate and detailed records; Gather, evaluate and transmit information; prepare and present oral and/or written reports; Understand the laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions affecting the appraisal of all types of property; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Represent department with professionalism and confidence; Relate to the public with patience, courtesy and fairness; Increase knowledge and learn new skills to enhance job performance and abilities; Level II: Apply appraisal principles and techniques in the appraisal of varied types of real property including but not limited to multi-family, agricultural, commercial, and industrial; Read and interpret complex or detailed data, policies or legal descriptions, blueprints, maps, instruments of conveyance related to properties; Explain Revenue and Taxation Code sections and Assessor’s policies to the general public; Effectively transition between fieldwork and office work; Communicate professionally in confrontational situations; Compose technical reports and correspondence; Analyze technical problems and prepare comprehensive, clear and concise reports and recommendations.
License or Certificate: Ability to obtain a temporary Appraiser Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
Additional Information Conditions of Employment Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).
Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.
For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.
ed.
gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bargaining Unit 3The information listed is a general summary of benefits.
These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life).
This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage.
Dependent coverage is available.
Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security.
In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits.
Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee.
The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance.
The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.
ca.
gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.