Property Appraiser II

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur.

Performs difficult technical functions related to commercial and residential property appraisal, including: appraising property upon change in ownership, new construction or splitting or combining property; conducting field inspections; drawing diagrams of property and buildings; collecting and verifying data; interviewing property owners; and preparing data for hearings.

All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.

• Performs difficult technical work associated with property appraisal functions, including: calculating costs for new construction using a variety of resources; visiting property and noting significant features; interviewing property owners; collecting and verifying data; measuring and diagramming buildings or property and verifying parcel and structure data; analyzing and interpreting comparable sales and keeping records of same; reviewing records, maps, handbooks, etc.; drawing plot plans;
  
  allocating values when properties are split, combined or damaged; performing other related calculations; and classifying and appraising property.
• Formats, types letters, memos, requests, notices, deeds, reports, or other correspondence on a word processor or typewriter.
• Composes correspondence in accordance with standard policies; answers various inquiries; explains policies and procedures and arranges appointments; and processes routine and non-routine matters independently.
• Assists the public by answering questions related to job functions.
• Attends meetings and training applicable to the work.
• Advises and confers with representatives of other departments concerning procedures and policies.
• Prepares information for presentation at Board of Equalization hearings.
• Reports administrative and/or operational problems to supervisor.
• Enters and retrieves a variety of complex information using a computer.
• Disseminates a variety of information and/or reports to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, mail, email or fax.
• May serve as backup for other positions within the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or high school graduation plus four years of progressively responsible, related experience pursuant to Section 283(d), Title 18 of the California Administration Code, which includes the following occupations: accountant, auditor, real estate loan underwriter, right-of-way agent, licensed building contractor; or a real estate licensee, licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing, or managing real estate;

or an appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in an assessor's office or in the property taxes department. When fewer than four years of education in an accredited institution of higher education are used to meet the minimal qualification, the number of qualifying years shall be determined by the number of units in which passing grades where received. One year of education requirement shall consist of either 30 semester units or 45 quarter units;

and,

One year of experience in the position of Real Property Appraiser I; or,

Any combination of education, training and experience, within the prescribed guidelines of Section 283(d), Title 18 of the California Administration Code, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

State Board of Equalization Appraisers Certificate or must obtain within one year of employment.
Valid California Driver's License

Knowledge of:

• Applicable codes, laws, ordinances, regulations and legal forms and procedures.
• Methods, practices and procedures used in residential and commercial property appraisal.
• Geometry, and standard business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.
• Basic accounting, record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Methods and techniques used in searching for and compiling information using a variety of sources.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Internal departmental policies and procedures.
• External governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment.
• All computer applications, and hardware as well as other general office equipment related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• General office procedures, policies and practices.

• Organizing work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Typing from rough draft or printed text using a word processor or typewriter.
• Analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems.
• Making mathematical/geometrical calculations and computations.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Using a computer to…