Appraiser III

Alamedasheriff; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans

Dental – HMO & PPO Plans

Vision or Vision Reimbursement

Life Insurance (Basic)

Job summary

Alameda County Assessor’s Office seeks an Appraiser III to perform independent commercial and industrial property valuations for ad valorem tax purposes. The role includes field investigations, data analysis, and assisting in developing standards and training for staff.

The position works within the Office of the Assessor, reporting to crew leaders, and requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, meeting deadlines and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Two years of full‑time experience at the Appraiser II level or equivalent is required.
• Permanent appraiser’s certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization is required (active or inactive).
• A four‑year degree from an accredited college or university is required/acceptable with substitutions as described.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for appraisal of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
• Appraise and perform real property valuation analysis for commercial and industrial properties.
• Conduct field investigations and studies pertaining to commercial and industrial real property valuation.
• Assist as appraisal technical specialist in development of Assessor’s standards and staff training procedures.
• Work independently with minimal supervision in the Appraisal Division.

Skills

Appraisal knowledge

Data analysis

Field investigations

Independent work

Education

Two years of experience at Appraiser II level

Permanent appraiser’s certificate (State Board of Equalization)

Four-year degree (education)

Job description

DESCRIPTION

The primary mandated services of the Assessor's Office include:

• locate and identify the ownership of all taxable property in Alameda County;
• determine the taxability of all property;
• determine the re-appraisability of property changing ownership or having new construction added;
• annually assess all real estate in accordance with the provisions of Article XIIIA of the State Constitution (Proposition 13);
• annually assess all taxable personal property at its fair market value;
• determine and apply all legal exemptions against these assessments;
• and surrender an accurate assessment roll to the Auditor's Office prior to July 1st each year.

The Assessor’s Office mission is to provide timely and accurate appraisal services in a manner resulting in fair and equitable treatment for all Alameda County taxpayers.

With a proposed staffing level of 175.47 full‑time equivalent positions, this team of professionals provides mandated assessment services performed in accordance with the California Constitution, Revenue and Taxation Code, Government Code, and State Board of Equalization guidelines and directives.

THE POSITION

Under direction, to collect and analyze data for the appraisal of commercial and industrial real property, to appraise and perform real property valuation analysis of commercial and industrial properties for ad valorem tax purposes; to conduct field investigations and studies pertaining to commercial and industrial real property valuation; to assist as an appraisal technical specialist in the development of Assessor’s standards and staff training procedures; and to do related work as required.

This classification is found only in the Office of the Assessor.

Appraisers III are technical specialists in the Appraiser series. Appraisers III work independently in the field and in the office with minimal supervision, performing the full range of commercial and industrial property appraisal functions as to both land and improvements, or they assist in the development of procedures, forms or training methods. Incumbents are assigned to the Appraisal Division of the Office of the Assessor and report to Supervising Appraiser II crew leaders, or are assigned to a technical section such as the Assessor’s Standards and Training Section. Positions in this classification differ from those in the next lower class of Appraiser II in that positions in the latter class are responsible for appraisal of residential and rural, as opposed to commercial and industrial, property. Appraisers III differ from the next higher class of Supervising Appraiser II in that the latter class has full supervisory responsibility of appraisal units.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EITHER I
  • Experience: The equivalent of two (2) years of full‑time experience in the class of Appraiser II in the Alameda County Assessor’s Office,
  • Certification: Possession of a current, valid permanent appraiser’s certificate or an inactive/permanent appraiser’s certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.
• OR II
  • Experience: The equivalent of two (2) years of full‑time experience in the office of a California County Assessor or the office of the California State Board of Equalization at the level equivalent to Appraiser II in the Alameda County Assessor’s Office, which included the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes,
  • Certification: Possession of a current, valid permanent appraiser’s certificate or an inactive/permanent appraiser’s certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.
• OR III
  • Education: Possession of a four‑year degree from an accredited college or university. (Additional qualifying experience gained within the last ten years may be substituted for the required education on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of four years. Additional qualifying experience for this purpose includes real estate appraisal, mortgage lending, title work, real property management, building construction, structural cost estimating, right‑of‑way agent, and/or experience as a real estate licensee engaged in buying, selling, leasing or managing real estate.)
  • Experience: Three (3) years progressively responsible, full‑time work experience performing property appraisals for acquisition, loan, and/or tax purposes. Experience appraising income producing properties is desirable.
  • Certification: Be eligible to be issued a temporary appraiser’s certificate by the State Board of Equalization upon hire. In addition to qualifying for a temporary appraiser’s certificate at the time of appointment, appointees must pass the appraiser’s permanent certification examination administered by the California State Board of Equalization. Incumbents must obtain a permanent appraiser’s certificate within one year from the date of appointment. Failure to obtain the permanent certificate within one year will be cause for termination of employment.

License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Physical Requirements: Incumbents must be able to climb stairs and hills. Incumbents must be able to distinguish between the colors red, blue and green.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• The theory, methodology, practices and procedures involved in the appraisal of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes, and the principles underlying the appraisal process.
• Property values and the effect of economic trends on value and the cost of new construction.
• Techniques of estimating replacement or reproduction costs for residential, commercial, industrial and special purpose improvements.
• Provisions of real estate law, the California State Constitution, the California Revenue and Taxation Code, Administrative Rules, Property Tax Rules of the California State Board of Equalization, appraisal sections of the Assessor’s Handbook, California statutes, local rules and regulations pertaining to the appraisal of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Ability to:

• Appraise all types of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
• Estimate construction costs and depreciation for commercial and industrial real property.
• Assemble, analyze and draw logical conclusions from data of the sort used in valuation of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
• Analyze the factors influencing the value of commercial and industrial real property.
• Perform mathematical calculations, including arithmetic and plane geometry.
• Make and understand scale drawings, charts and diagrams reflecting the size, shape, dimensions and physical characteristics of commercial and industrial real property and improvements thereto.
• Read and interpret assessor’s maps and architectural plans.
• Keep accurate, detailed records.
• Prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
• Interview and elicit information from individuals by telephone and in person.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Work effectively with the public and co‑workers.
• Organize and plan time for workload.
• Work independently.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

1. A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those applicants who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
2. A review of candidates’ Supplemental Questionnaires to determine the best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.
3. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

• Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00PM, Monday, November 16, 2026
• Review of Minimum Qualifications: November 18, 2026
• Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: December 4 - December 11, 2026
• Civil Service Oral Examinations: Week of December 28, 2026
• Notification of Results: Week of January 4, 2027

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced recruitment and selection plan.

Reasonable Accommodation

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement no later than the recruitment filing deadline. If this is a continuous open recruitment without a filing deadline, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement within ten (10) business days of submitting your application. Unless your disability is readily apparent (for example, you use a wheelchair and need wheelchair-accessible spaces), Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, hrs.alamedacountyca.gov.

BENEFITS

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• United Credit Union

Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.