Appraiser Trainee - Joshua Tree*

San Bernardino County Fire Department; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

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Modified Benefits Option (MBO)

Job summary

Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARC) in Joshua Tree seeks Appraiser Trainee to learn appraisal principles and arrive at valuations for single residential and moderate sized multifamily properties for tax assessment purposes. You will gather market data, conduct field inspections, interview owners and professionals, and assist in preparing appeals.

The position includes training leading to Appraiser I/II promotions, opportunities for advancement, and eligibility for benefits and a Modified

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• High school plus 4 years relevant experience with specified roles.
• Degrees/education must be from accredited college or university; if outside the U.S., an evaluation of equivalency is required.
• Proof of degree conferred must be provided at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Gather market and cost data for valuations.
• Review financial documents and conduct field inspections of real property and fixtures.
• Interview business and property owners, contractors, and realtors to explain assessment policies.
• Prepare appeals and represent the County before the Assessment Appeals Board and in court hearings.
• Participate in training and review of Revenue and Taxation codes.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Other college coursework or 4 years related experience

Job description

The Job

The current vacancy exists in Joshua Tree, the resulting list will be used to fill vacancies in Joshua Tree only. Candidates who do not indicate a willingness to work in Joshua Tree will be disqualified.

REMOTE ASSIGNMENT BONUS

Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($500 upon hire, $500 upon completing 2,080 service hours, and $1,000 upon completing an additional 2,080 service hours).

(*$1000 upon promotion to the journey-level classification and $1000 upon successful completion of 2080 service hours in the journey-level classification. Refer to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for more information.)

The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARC) is recruiting for Appraiser Trainees who work in a training capacity while learning to apply appraisal principles and arrive at valuations for single residential and moderate sized multiple-unit residential properties for tax assessment purposes. Incumbents are responsible for gathering market and cost data; reviewing financial documents; performing field inspections of real property (land and buildings) and personal property (business equipment, fixtures, etc.); interviewing business and property owners, contractors, and realtors; explaining assessment laws, policies and procedures to the public; preparing appeals; representing the County before the Assessment Appeals Board and court hearings; and participating in training and review of Revenue and Taxation codes. All duties are performed in accordance with property tax laws.

The resulting eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies within the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARC) office in Joshua Tree only.

Official Title: Appraiser Trainee

For a more detailed description of job duties, refer to the Appraiser Trainee job description.

Minimum Requirements

CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:

OPTION 1 A completed/awarded bachelor’s degree.**

OPTION 2 Graduation from high school and a combination of higher education and relevant experience totaling four (4) years (experience must have been obtained within the last ten years) as one of the following:

• A licensed real property appraiser (BREA Residential or higher), building cost estimator, accountant, or engineer.
• A California real estate licensee engaged in buying, selling, or leasing real estate.
• An Appraiser Aide/Technician or higher in a county or state office performing valuations for assessment purposes or the California State Board of Equalization.
• An employee of an Assessor's office (other than Appraiser Aide/Technician or higher) or property tax department of the California State Board of Equalization except that such employment time shall be limited to qualifying for only 32 months of the four-year experience requirement. The remaining amount of time shall be accumulated by other relevant experience described above or by education in an accredited institution of higher education in the academic fields listed above.

IMPORTANT NOTES: All work experience 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.

EDUCATION 1 (Option 1) **Applications will also be accepted from candidates currently enrolled in or having completed the last semester/quarter prior to graduating with a Bachelor's degree. A letter from the school indicating graduation date MUST be submitted with the application. Proof of degree conferred must be provided at time of hire.**

EDUCATION 2 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 with 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.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and computer skills, have the ability to manage large appraisal workloads with a high degree of independence, and be willing to travel to district offices as needed.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, 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.

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 Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

Benefits

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

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

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

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Conditions of Employment

Promotion: Appraiser Trainees are eligible for promotion to Appraiser I ($64,750.40 - $91,166.40 annually) upon meeting the minimum requirements for that class including obtaining, within one (1) year of employment, a valid permanent Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must promote within eighteen (18) months or be terminated.

Likewise, Appraiser I are eligible for promotion to Appraiser II (Up to $106,308.80 annually) within 24 months or employment will be terminated. Regular status can only be achieved at the Appraiser II level.

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.

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