Appraiser III

Job Description:

Appraiser III

Description

The Job

The Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk is recruiting for Appraisers III who perform the most complex appraisals which require a high degree of technical expertise, independent judgment, thorough knowledge of policies, and the ability to use appropriate appraisal techniques. Appraisers III also serve in a lead capacity by providing assistance and guidance to staff regarding property appraisals and the Property Information Management System (PIMS), interpreting Revenue and Taxation Codes, Property Tax Rules and Letters to Assessor, and preparing and presenting appeals cases.

For more information, review the Appraiser III job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel throughout the County is required. Incumbents must make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced by the individual providing the transportation and maintained during the course of employment.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

CERTIFICATE
Possession of a Permanent or Advanced Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization .

EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience as a licensed Appraiser in an Assessor's office that includes one (1) year appraising commercial-industrial properties for tax assessment purposes.

--OR--

Five (5) years of journey-level appraisal experience as a licensed California Office of Real Estate Appraiser Residential, Certified Residential, or Certified General. Experience must include one (1) year appraising commercial-industrial properties for tax assessment purposes.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.

EXPERIENCE
Experience MUST have been obtained within the last ten (10) years.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Five (5) years of journey-level appraisal experience in a California County Assessor's office, that includes two years appraising commercial-industrial properties for tax assessment purposes.
• An Advanced Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.
• Experience with appeal hearings.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure :
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials .

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, January 10, 2025 .

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 1/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$76,814.40 - $105,768.00 Annually