Senior Appraiser (#DA8 )

$42.13-$53.28 hourly / $7,302.39-$9,235.02 monthly / $87,630.40-$110,822.40 yearly

• Collects and analyzes data to determine market value of complex and difficult-to-appraise properties, including large industrial and commercial plants, complex agricultural properties, shopping centers, hotels, and office buildings;
• Reflects changes in real property values resulting from ownership changes, new construction, additions, alterations, removals, demolitions, damages, land use changes, calamities, or other influencing factors;
• Supervises, conducts field audits, and provides on-the-job training for subordinate Real Property Appraisal staff;
• Prepares assessment appeals cases and testifies before the Assessment Appeals Board;
• Reviews and monitors completed appraisals to ensure equity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws and codes;
• Measures and calculates areas; plots and describes land and improvements;
• Interviews property owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others regarding building costs and sales prices;
• Explains appraisal and assessment practices and policies to the public;
• May act as an internal consultant or subject matter expert in a specialized appraisal area;
• Conducts field inspections of properties and structures;
• Reads and interprets legal descriptions, blueprints, and topographical maps;
• Prepares training and procedure manuals; analyzes problem areas and may work on special projects;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Uses a computer terminal to input, access, and analyze data;
• Attends meetings and conferences.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Real property appraisal and assessment principles, practices and techniques;
• Principles of land economics and real property valuation.

Working knowledge of:

• California tax laws, rules and regulations;
• Building depreciation and other factors which change property values.

Some knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supervision and training;
• Application of Data Processing to appraisal operations.

Ability to:

• Supervise, train and evaluate the work of subordinate staff;
• Make accurate appraisals of complex properties;
• Read, interpret, explain and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures that relate to the Assessor's office;
• Walk rugged terrain and climb through partially built structures;
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others;
• Prepare accurate detailed records, reports, training materials and procedures manuals;
• Make complex mathematical computations;
• Analyze and solve complex technical appraisal problems;
• Prepare and present Assessment Appeals cases;
• Make effective oral presentations;
• Review and monitor appraisals prepared by others for equity, accuracy and conformance to laws and codes;
• Read and interpret maps, blue prints, sketches and legal property descriptions;
• Learn to input, access and analyze data using a computer;
• Lift and carry buckets of parcel folders weighing up to 25 pounds;
• Perform field inspections at the airport, harbor, building sites or campgrounds.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

One year of experience performing duties comparable to an Appraiser II in Santa Cruz County.

Special Requirements/Conditions:

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California class C driver license, or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority; Must qualify to obtain a temporary Appraiser’s Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization AND must obtain a valid Appraiser’s Certificate within the first twelve months of employment.

Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required.

EST: 11/81 REV: 11/02, 10/89, 11/87, 8/87, 12/85, 9/85 Analyst: LP