Appraiser Trainee

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The Assessor-Recorder-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.

Offices are located in Big Bear, Hesperia, Joshua Tree, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino and Twin Peaks.

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

Note: Applications are also being accepted for

Appraiser I,Appraiser II TraineeandAppraiser II. Review announcement and requirements on ourwebsite.

A separate application is required for each level. Appraiser Trainee, Appraiser I, Appraiser II and Appraiser II Trainee may be filled at any level. In order to increase your opportunities, you are encouraged to apply for all levels in which you feel you meet the minimum qualifications.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS

Auto-promotion up to $95,846annually

Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14

3%Annual Across-the-Board Salary Increases in February 2025/2026

Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Promotion: Appraiser Trainees are eligible for promotion to Appraiser I ($59,820.80 - $82,180.80 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$95,846 annually) within 24 months or employment will be terminated. Regular status can only be achieved at the Appraiser II level.

Travel:Travel throughout the County is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation.

At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.Mileage reimbursement is available. Offices are located in Big Bear, Hesperia, Joshua Tree, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino and Twin Peaks.

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

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED:OPTION 1A completed/awarded bachelor's degree.

OPTION 2

Graduation from high school and a combination of higher education andrelevant 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 higherin a California Assessor's Office 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

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.)Clickherefor more information on evaluation services.

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.