Under general supervision, performs office and field work to obtain and analyze data for appraisal of agricultural, commercial, and residential property for tax assessment purposes; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the journey level class in the Appraiser series. An employee in this class performs professional field and office duties while responsible for appraising single and multiple family dwellings, the smaller commercial properties, and agricultural land and buildings.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Independently appraises residential, routine commercial, agricultural
or special purpose properties; measures, plots, and describes construction
characteristics of residential buildings; classifies structures according to
quality of construction, shape, and use; estimates construction costs and
depreciation according to published cost criteria; assembles and analyzes
sales, neighborhood and economic data relating to the area in which work is
being performed, and incorporates this analysis into the appraisal; correlates
the indicators of value obtained to determine market value of real properties
being appraised.
Analyzes data and establishes values for productive or non-productive
land; determines best possible use for land and determines whether or not this
is relevant to appraisal.
Confers with property owners, contractors, real estate agents, bankers,
and others regarding building and land costs, sale and resale values.
Investigates complaints; reports and makes recommendations on the basis
of findings.
Assists in the training of Appraiser I's in the field and office
procedures.
Attends training classes and seminars designed to meet California State Board of Equalization requirements for maintenance of a valid Appraiser's Certificate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following qualifications are required subject to compliance with Revenue and Taxation Code 670-673 and as listed in California State Board of Equalization’s Guidelines for Appraiser and Assessment Analyst Certification and Training.
EITHER PATTERN I
Experience: One year as an Appraiser I or Auditor-Appraiser I in San Joaquin County.
OR PATTERN II
Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher learning.
Experience: Two years of Relevant Experience, one year of which must have been equivalent to an Appraiser I or Auditor-Appraiser I in San Joaquin County Service or an equivalent class in a California county assessor’s office.
Substitution: Additional Relevant Experience may be substituted for the above-required education on a year-for-year basis where one year equals 30 semester/45 quarter credit units.
Relevant Experience is distinguished and maintained in the California State Board of Equalization’s Guidelines for Appraiser and Assessment Analyst Certification and Training.
AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS
License: Prior to appointment, must possession of and maintain a California driver’s license.
Certificates: A permanent Appraiser’s Certificate issued by the CaliforniaState Board of Equalization must be obtained by an employee in this class within the first year of employment.
KNOWLEDGE
Appraisal methods, materials, and tools; pertinent resource materials; social, ethnic and economic factors which affect property values; tax laws pertaining to assessment; basic principles of clear writing; mathematics, including percentages and ratios, fractions, and formulas for determining areas and volumes, basic geometry; fundamentals of data organization; how to drive safely.
ABILITY
Work accurately; think systematically and apply good judgment; utilize departmental procedures, manuals, maps, parcel system, and tables; maintain tactful, courteous, and friendly relations with the public; understand the viewpoints of others; make oneself understood verbally; read and understand job-related material; write and print legibly; effectively utilize supervision and training; work conscientiously with minimum supervision; train less experienced employees in appraisal techniques; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility – Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for extended periods, standing for long periods, walking; occasional pushing/pulling; occasional bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, including on uneven/unstable surfaces; Lifting –Frequently lift/carry 20 pounds or less; Vision – Good vision; frequent reading and close-up work; normal hand and eye coordination; Dexterity – Normal dexterity with frequent grasping, repetitive motion; occasional reaching, writing; Hearing/Talking – Frequent hearing and talking on the telephone and in person; Emotional/psychological – Frequent public contact and decision making; frequent concentration required; Special Conditions – May require occasional overtime, weekend or evening work.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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