Appraisal Technician

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking Appraisal Technicians to assist State Board of Equalization certified appraisers with tax assessment appraisals of real property (land and buildings) or business/personal property (business equipment and fixtures).

Duties include verifying and processing information submitted by property owners; measuring structures; making scale drawings; providing information on valuations; and gathering property value data.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications as listed: 15 college units in related fields; transcripts must be attached if no degree.
• One year of full-time clerical or technical experience in a County Assessor's Office.
• One year of full-time experience as bookkeeper, accountant, auditor, appraiser, building cost estimator, or CA real estate licensee.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified appraisers with tax assessment appraisals of real property, land and buildings, or business/personal property.
• Verify and process information submitted by property owners.
• Measure structures and make scale drawings.
• Provide information on valuations and gather property value data.

Skills

Math

Decision Making

Education

15 semester units in accounting/real estate/business

1 year clerical/technical experience in County Assessor's Office

1 year experience as bookkeeper/appraiser/CA real estate licensee

Job description

The Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk is recruiting forAppraisal Techniciansto assist State Board of Equalization certified appraisers with tax assessment appraisals of real property (land and buildings) or business/personal property (business equipment and fixtures). Duties include verifying and processing information submitted by property owners; measuring structures; making scale drawings; providing information on valuations; and gathering property value data.

Promotional opportunities:

Experience in this position may be qualifying for entry into the professional Appraiser series.

Current vacancies exist in the Business Property Division. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the County.

For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the Appraisal Technician job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Offices are located in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Joshua Tree, Big Bear, and Hesperia.

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

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION 1

Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting, business administration, statistics, real estate or other closely related field. Transcripts must be included with the application if you do not possess a completed degree.

OPTION 2

One (1) year of full-time equivalent clerical or technical experience in a County Assessor's Office performing duties involved in the production of the assessment roll or performing support functions.

OPTION 3

One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a bookkeeper, accountant, auditor, appraiser, building cost estimator, or a California real estate licensee engaged in buying, selling, or leasing real estate.

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.

OPTION 1 COURSEWORK

Transcripts MUST be attached to your application or email to [e-mail] Subject: Appraisal Technician. Failure to provide the requested documents by the deadline date/time may result in disqualification of the application.

EDUCATION

Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and computer skills, knowledge of property valuation, and experience working in a California County Assessor's Office.

Examination Procedure

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Math
• Decision Making

Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm your identities as the original test takers.

Application Procedure

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, November 06, 2026. 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.

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, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at [phone]. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference

Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the links below:

• Employment Hiring Process Information
• SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey
• Guide to Completing a County Job Application