Appraiser Trainee

About the Position

Join our dynamic team as we seek a passionate individual eager to embark on a journey of professional growth in the realm of property valuation. We're on the lookout for an Appraiser Trainee, someone with a keen eye for detail. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn from seasoned experts and to hone your appraisal skills. If you're ready to dive into a career that blends art and science, where every property tells a story waiting to be uncovered, then we want to hear from you!

Appraiser Trainee is part of a career series for Appraiser Trainee, I, II and III. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs a variety of duties in appraising real and personal property for tax assessment purposes; and other related duties as required.

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties

(Not in order of importance)

• Collects and analyzes data to determine market value of properties as a result of changes in ownership, new construction, improvements, alterations, additions, removals, damages or changes in land-use, zoning or other factors affecting property value.

• Utilizes information on construction costs, sales, rents, leases, business income and expenses in determining costtrends and unit cost factors; determines depreciation factors and their effects on market value.

• Performs onsite inspection of properties to measure, plot and describe land and improvements; identifiessignificant characteristics including quality and use.

• Gathers and assembles information to be used in setting assessment standards and values.

• Reads and interprets legal descriptions, blueprints and assessor maps.

• Answers taxpayer inquiries concerning assessment laws, values, appraisal methods, billing and assessment issues.

• Investigates complaints and takes appropriate action as directed.

• May assist or lead in the development of new systems, workflow, procedures or policies to be used in the Assessor'sOffice.

• May be called upon to assist, coordinate or serve on special projects and/or teams.

• Presents cases and appears as a witness in equalization hearings before the Assessment Appeals Board.

• May train and mentor subordinate appraisal staff.

• Prepares a variety ofreports and correspondence.

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Effective July 1, 2024, the compensation for this position will increase by 2.50%. This is a bargained across the board increase for this job classification.

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

The Ideal Candidate

Education and Experience

Either A: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree; OR B: Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. certificate and four years of job related, relevant experience as defined by the State of California State Board of Equalization Property Tax Rules, Chapter 1, Subchapter 2, Article 7, Rule 283 which includes Accountant, Auditor, Real Property Appraiser, Building Cost Estimator, Engineer, Real Estate Loan Agent or Underwriter, Right-of-Way Agent, Licensed Building Contractor, Real Estate Licensee Licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, or any other experience approved in Rule 283.

In addition to the above:

Appraiser Trainee:No additional experience necessary.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources athr@co.slo.ca.us.Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website atwww.slocounty.ca.gov.