Property Appraiser I/II - Public Service

County of San Mateo

California

On-site

USD 95,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

County of San Mateo seeks qualified candidates for Appraiser I/II to value real estate and personal property for tax assessments. The role involves site visits, data analysis, and preparing appraisal cases for appeals, with opportunities for growth through a defined career ladder.

The department emphasizes public service and accuracy in valuation across a large county portfolio. Appraisers may attend hearings and testify as expert witnesses, and the office promotes ongoing training and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or four years of relevant experience
Temporary BOE certification and eventual permanent certification requirements
Willingness to travel to various geographic locations within the County
Knowledge of California Property Tax laws and BOE guidelines
Ability to prepare appraisal reports and testify as expert witness

Responsibilities

Obtain, process, and analyze data for timely completion of valuations.
Perform appraisals of residential, commercial, industrial, and personal property.
Process Change in Ownership, new construction actions, and determine accessibility.
Prepare appraisal reports and present cases at appeals hearings when needed.
Use market, cost, and income approaches to determine property value.
Make site visits and review records to verify data affecting valuations.