ASSOCIATE FOREST PROPERTY APPRAISER (BOARD OF EQUAL) 4/21/92

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Travel opportunities up to 65%

Job summary

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) invites applications for an Associate Forest Property Appraiser to safeguard the timber yield tax program and support counties statewide. Under the Senior Forest Property Appraiser, you will evaluate harvest operations and prepare valuation data.

This is a hands-on, field-forward role with potential field work up to 65% and hybrid telework. A valid CA Driver's License and BOF RPF license are required; travel may be up to 65%.

Qualifications

• Appraisal experience is a benefit, but will train.
• Travel may be required up to sixty-five percent (65%) of the time.

Responsibilities

• As an Associate Forest Property Appraiser (AFPA), you will play a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of California’s timber yield tax program while working directly in the state’s diverse and dynamic timberlands.
• Under the guidance of the Senior Forest Property Appraiser, you’ll immerse yourself in the forest products market—tracking trends, evaluating harvest operations, and preparing key valuation data that supports counties statewide.
• This is a hands on, field forward position where your expertise helps ensure fair taxation, accurate reporting, and consistent statewide administration.

Job description

Job Posting: Forest Property Appraiser

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration

JC-532252 - Forest Property Appraiser

ASSOCIATE FOREST PROPERTY APPRAISER (BOARD OF EQUAL) 4/21/92

$6,330.00 - $7,929.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video.

As an Associate Forest Property Appraiser (AFPA), you will play a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of California’s timber yield tax program while working directly in the state’s diverse and dynamic timberlands. Under the guidance of the Senior Forest Property Appraiser, you’ll immerse yourself in the forest products market—tracking trends, evaluating harvest operations, and preparing key valuation data that supports counties statewide.

This is a hands on, field forward position where your expertise helps ensure fair taxation, accurate reporting, and consistent statewide administration. You’ll collaborate with professional foresters, timber owners, licensed timber operators and various other stakeholders; conduct on site reviews of harvest activities and timber cruises; and analyze market information to produce the preliminary harvest values that drive revenue distribution to timber producing counties.

If you enjoy blending analytical work with meaningful field assignments, navigating rugged outdoor environments, and contributing to essential statewide programs, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a measurable impact. Field work is a core component of the position—up to sixty five percent (65%)—giving you the chance to experience California’s forest regions firsthand while advancing your professional forestry and appraisal skills.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

This is a re-advertisement of JC-501075. If you previously applied under JC-501075 you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-532252 in order to be considered.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Conducts field work in forest mountain environments.
• Telework is partially available.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE FOREST PROPERTY APPRAISER (BOARD OF EQUAL) 4/21/92

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532252

Position #(s): 291-515-5017-001

Working Title: Forest Property Appraiser

Classification: ASSOCIATE FOREST PROPERTY APPRAISER (BOARD OF EQUAL) 4/21/92

Salary Range: $6,330.00 - $7,929.00 per Month

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Shasta County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.

To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a7w_igqDU

Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify.
• Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
• Travel may be required up to sixty-five (65%) of the time.
• Position requires employee to have and maintain a valid CA Drivers License & CA RPF license issued by the BOF.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Appraisal experience a benefit, but will train.

Benefits

CDTFA appreciates and proudly celebrates diversity with an emphasis of an inclusive atmosphere in all levels of the organization. CDTFA is a participant in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort to advance racial equality and advance opportunities for all in California. Employees of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, gender orientations and personal experiences are welcomed to contribute to the success of CDTFA.

CDTFA was presented with the Large State Employer of the Year Award for 2018 from The Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED); showcasing CDTFA’s support of employment, promotion, and fair treatment of persons with disabilities.

CDTFA values its staff and is dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State Employees https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Mark Collins

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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.