SENIOR SPECIALIST PROPERTY APPRAISER (BOE)

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Board of Equalization is seeking a Senior Specialist Property Appraiser to independently lead complex appraisal reviews and survey assignments across California. The role requires certification maintenance and up to 50% travel to field sites for on-site inspections.

Partial telework may be available; standard state employment benefits apply. This position is hybrid with frequent travel to county assessors' offices and field sites.

Qualifications

• Senior Specialist Property Appraiser (BOE) role with lead responsibilities in complex appraisal reviews.
• Maintain BOE appraiser certification and continuing education.
• Travel for field investigations and on-site property inspections up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and/or lead complex appraisal reviews and survey assignments.
• Travel to field sites and conduct on-site property inspections.
• Work under general direction in California with potential telework.

Skills

Property appraisal

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting:Senior Specialist Property Appraiser

Board of Equalization

JC-533593 -

$7,641.00 - $9,561.00 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: 10/22/2026

Under general direction of a Supervising Property Appraiser, the Senior Specialist Property Appraiser in the Assessment Practices Survey Division independently performs and/or leads others in complex appraisal review and assessment practices survey assignments throughout California.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for full or part-time telework for eligible candidates residing in California.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all Board of Equalization salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

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

Working Conditions

• Partial telework may be available.
• Standard office environment.
• 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.
• Must be able to move/transport records and business equipment weighing up to fortypounds (40 lbs.), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work at various County Assessors’ offices located throughout the State of California.
• Field work to appraise properties will require on-site visits of properties located on various terrain.
• Appraisal work may require traveling to field sites and inspection of the interior/exterior of properties.

Minimum Requirements

• SENIOR SPECIALIST PROPERTY APPRAISER (BOE)

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Want to make a difference? The talented people at BOE reflect the rich diversity inherent within the State of California. We celebrate the contributions of each individual and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming. By joining the BOE, you will contribute to our critical role in property tax administration which protects the tax dollars that schools, local communities, and the State of California depend on every day.

The BOE is one of California’s ten constitutional offices. It is the only elected tax board in the country and is comprised of Four Equalization District Members and the State Controller. Since 1879, the BOE’s constitutional and statutory duties include the oversight of the 58 County Assessors to ensure assessment practices are uniform and consistent statewide. In addition, the BOE directly assesses the property of regulated railroads and certain public utilities, collects the private railroad car tax, and is responsible for the Alcoholic Beverage Tax and Tax on Insurers.

The BOE strives to create a work environment that supports the growth and development of its employees and recognizes the contribution of each individual. We offer all the benefits of state employment, opportunity for career advancement, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals. The BOE’s headquarters in Natomas offers free parking, nearby shopping and eateries, and is conveniently located near I-5 and I-80.

• 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

Travel required fiftypercent (50%) of the time.

Position requires employee to have and maintain a valid: California Driver’s License.

Maintain a Board of Equalization (BOE) appraiser certification including continuing education.

Proficient with Microsoft Office or equivalent programs.

Ability to learn and apply property tax laws and rules.

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development.

In addition, our location offers:

• Free parking.
• Major freeway access from I-5 and I-80.
• Located near eateries and shopping.

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: https://www.boe.ca.gov

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:
EEO Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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.