Appraiser IThe County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. The Assessor's Office has the responsibility to locate all taxable property in the County and to identify ownership, establish value, and apply all legal exemptions to the property. We are committed to establishing fair and accurate assessed property values and to providing excellent customer service to property owners and the public at large. Appraisers typically have a territory and are able to work independently, both in the office setting and in the field. The Appraiser series is found only in the Assessor's Office and is responsible for real property appraisals for tax assessment purposes. Appraiser I is the entry‑level classification in the series, performing the more routine duties involved in the appraisal and assessment of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Employees in this class receive substantial training initially, and perform routine field work. As knowledge and skills are gained they advance to more independent and responsible valuation of property for assessment purposes. Typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and is located in Monterey County. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.We are looking for someone who:Pays attention to details.Works well in a team environment.Asks questions to seek understanding.Is a self‑starter.Is flexible.Is honest and ethical.A few reasons you might love this job:You will work in a dynamic environment with others who have strong values and integrity.You will have lots of interaction with your peers and the public.You will be challenged to read and understand the various methods real property can be valued for tax purposes.You will receive extensive training to understand and apply the various methods real property can be valued for tax purposes.You will provide a vital service that supports the mission of the County.A few challenges you might face with this job:You may experience difficulty understanding and applying the various methods real property can be valued for tax purposes.You will need to work with some taxpayers who are difficult and/or dissatisfied.Examples of Duties:Performs the more routine duties involved with appraisals and assessments of real property.Assists in making economic and cost studies of real property; makes and verifies computations involved in cost estimating and appraising.Studies, measures, plots and describes construction characteristics of residential, commercial, and farm buildings; classifies them as to use, character of construction, and quality of construction.Answers taxpayers' questions about specific appraisals and the appraisal/assessment process.Prepares reports and forms on information acquired in the field to make determinations of tax assessments and to update assessment records and charts.Assembles and analyzes sales and income data relating to real property; estimates construction costs and depreciation.Interviews owners, real estate agents, independent appraisers and others to obtain information, such as terms and conditions of sales, and other related data to determine values of real property and develop comparable sales information.The successful candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including but not limited to, excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of integrity and professionalism. Working knowledge of:Basic mathematical conceptsSkill and ability to:Keep accurate and detailed records.Prepare clear and concise recommendations and reports.Operate a variety of office equipment, such as a calculator and personal computer.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public; and attend and perform duties on a regular, reliable and consistent basis.Any combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides for the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:Minimum qualifications to qualify for a Temporary Appraiser's Certificate are as follows:EITHER OPTION I Graduation from an accredited four‑year institution of higher education.OR OPTION II Graduation from high school (or equivalent) and four years of relevant experience within the last ten years in any of the following occupations:An accountant, auditor, real property appraiser, building cost estimator, engineer, real estate loan agent, real estate loan underwriter, right‑of‑way agent, licensed building contractor, orA real estate licensee, licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing or managing real estate, orAn appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in an assessor's office or in the property taxes department of the Board, orAn employee other than an appraiser, appraiser aide, or appraiser trainee, of an assessor's office or of the property taxes department of the Board, except that such employment time shall be limited to qualifying for only 2/3 of the four‑year experience requirement. The remaining 1/3 of time shall be accumulated by other relevant experience as described above or by education in an accredited institution of higher education.OR OPTION III Four years of relevant experience or any combination of relevant experience and education in an accredited institution of higher education totaling four years can be substituted for the educational requirement in Option I above.As a condition of employment, the following requirements apply:A Temporary Appraiser's Certificate will be issued only upon meeting the minimum qualifications listed under Option I, II or III as detailed above.A Permanent Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Equalization is to be obtained within one year of appointment. Failure to obtain a Permanent California Appraiser's Certificate within one year of appointment will be cause for termination of employment.Completion of at least 24 hours of training conducted or approved by the California State Board of Equalization is required each year.Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.Prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.Benefits: The County of Monterey offers an excellent package. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding prevail over this summary.Notes:Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.#J-18808-Ljbffr