Appraiser Trainee-26551006

Appraiser Trainee-26551006

Salary

$62,400.00 - $76,648.00 Annually

Location

County of San Diego, CA

Job Type

Regular - Full time

Job Number

26551006

Department

Assessor/Recorder/Cty Clk

Division

Property Valuation & Id

Opening Date

08/03/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

The County of San Diegos Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk has current openings for APPRAISER TRAINEE

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

June 2027 - 5.33% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 2.33% Market Adjustment)

The Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in becoming an Appraiser Trainee. Appraiser Trainees assist higher-level appraisers, receive technical assistance, and learn to perform progressively more difficult property appraisals. Appraiser Trainees interview property owners, business managers and realtors regarding building costs and resale value; appraise land and structural improvements; prepare reports and correspondence; compute values according to standardized methods; make sketches of improvements located on parcels; make itemized appraisals of livestock, store fixtures, heavy equipment, tools and all types of personal property.

Please click HERE for a complete job description for this position.

Hiring Process and Timeline

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A bachelors degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency OR any combination of "a" AND/OR "b" below totaling four (4) years or forty-eight (48) months:

a. Education in a recognized accredited U.S. institution of higher education, or a certified foreign studies equivalency.

b. A high school diploma or GED AND relevant experience within the last ten years in any of the following occupations:

i. 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, OR

ii. a real estate licensee, licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing, or managing real estate, OR

iii. an appraiser, appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in an assessors office or in the property taxes department of the Board of Equalization (BOE), OR

iv. at least 32 months of experience as an employee of an assessors office or of the property taxes department of the BOE AND at least 16 months of education or relevant experience as described in subparagraphs (i), (ii), and (iii) above.

Notes:

One year of education shall consist of either thirty (30) passing semester units or forty-five (45) passing quarter units from a recognized accredited four-year college or university.

The education and/or experience requirements are established by the California State Board of Equalization (BOE). These requirements may be subject to change according to CA State Law or BOE guidance.

Attachments

For your education and/or certifications to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, diploma, unalterable transcripts, foreign degree equivalency report and/or certifications to your application. Required attachments submitted previously do not need to be resubmitted. Please submit only the documents required.

Required Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

Required licenses, certifications and registrations must be maintained throughout employment in this class.

Positions may involve necessary and timely transportation for field travel, requiring the ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work.

Must be eligible for certification from the California State Board of Equalization as an appraiser for property tax purposes at time of appointment. In accordance with the California State Board of Equalization, appointees to this class must possess or obtain permanent certification as an appraiser for property tax purposes within one (1) year of appointment and must maintain certification as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Travels extensively throughout the County of San Diego. May be assigned to any work location in the County of San Diego.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran's Preference Policy

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veterans Preference Policy for additional information.

Military Skills Translator

Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.

Strategic Plan

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov).

Disaster Service Worker

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

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01

Please read the following instructions carefully:

• Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score.
• Please DO NOT indicate "See Resume" or "See Application" as these are not acceptable answers.
• Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
• Please review the minimum qualifications for this position before completing your application. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications, do not apply, as your application will be rejected.
• Do you understand this information?
• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for this recruitment:

In order for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree, unalterable transcripts, or foreign studies equivalency report to your application. One year of education requirement shall consist of either 30 semester units or 45 quarter units. 16 months of education requirement consists of either 40 semester units or 60 quarter units.

• OPTION #1-I possess a Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency
• OPTION #2-I possess a combination of "a" AND/OR "b" below totaling four (4) years or forty-eight (48) months: a. Education in a recognized accredited U.S. institution of higher education, or a certified foreign studies equivalency. b. A high school diploma or GED AND relevant experience within the last ten years in any of the following occupations: i. 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, OR ii. a real estate licensee, licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing, or managing real estate, OR iii. an appraiser, appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in an assessors office or in the property taxes department of the Board of Equalization (BOE), OR iv. at least 32 months of experience as an employee of an assessors office or of the property taxes department of the BOE AND at least 16 months of education or relevant experience as described in subparagraphs (i), (ii), and (iii) above.
• I do not possess any of the above

03

If you indicated meeting any of the Minimum qualification options in the question above, you must provide detailed information regarding your qualifying education in the "Education" section and qualifying experience in the "Work Experience" section of this application. IMPORTANT: Failure to provide the necessary detailed information may result in the rejection of your application and the delay to be considered a qualified applicant for this recruitment. Did you provide the necessary detailed information mentioned above in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of this application and did you attach all qualifying educational documents to this application?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are qualifying with OPTION #2 of the minimum requirements listed in question #2 above, please select from the following choices (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) below, the choice you are using to qualify. NOTE: Your work experience MUST be listed in the "Work Experience" section of this application in order to justify your experience. If you do not have any experience, please indicate "N/A."

• (i) Experience as 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,
• (ii) Experience as a real estate licensee, licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing, or managing real estate,
• (iii) Experience as an appraiser, appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in an assessors office or in the property taxes department of the Board of Equalization (BOE),
• (iv)At least 32 months of experience as an employee of an assessors office or of the property taxes department of the BOE AND at least 16 months of education or relevant experience as described in subparagraphs (i), (ii), and (iii) above.
• N/A-I am qualifying with a bachelors degree

05

Have you completed at least 30 semester units or 45 quarter units of college courses in an accredited institution? If so, please attach your college transcripts to this application.

• Yes
• No
• N/A - I have a bachelors degree or higher and have attached my diploma to this application.

06

Do you possess a bachelors degree or higher in any of the following majors? Please select the one applicable. In order to receive credit for your degree, you must attach a copy of the degree/unofficial transcripts or foreign equivalency certification to your application.

• Accounting/Finance
• Business Administration/Management
• Economics
• Engineering
• Mathematics
• Real Estate
• Not applicable

07

Do you have at least one (1) year of work experience within the last ten (10) years assigned to any of the County of San Diego, Assessor divisions below? Select all that apply. NOTE: Your work experience MUST be listed in the "Work Experience" section of this application.

• Assessment Services
• Assessor Administration
• Audits
• Business
• Commercial
• FAIR
• Mapping
• Realty
• Residential
• I do not have experience in any of the Assessor divisions above

08

Please indicate if you have any of the following Professional Certifications: check all that apply

In order to receive credit for your certification(s), you must attach a copy of the certificate to your application or provide the certification information under the certification tab of the application.

• Appraisers Certification issued by the California Bureau/Office of Real Estate Appraisers
• Appraisers Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization
• None of the above

09

How many years of recent professional full-time work experience do you have appraising real or personal property?

Note: Recent work experience is defined as work experience within the last ten (10) years.

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years, but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years of experience or more
• No experience

10

Briefly describe your recent professional full-time work experience appraising real or personal property. Include a) Dates of employment, b) Name of employer, c) Your job title, and d) brief description of duties. NOTE: Your work experience MUST be listed in the "Work Experience" section of this application. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "n/a".

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Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• County of San Diego website
• County of San Diego Employee Resources Groups-ERGs
• LinkedIn
• Voice and Viewpoint
• California Assessors Association (CAA)
• County social media-Twitter/Facebook
• Local universities/colleges

Required Question

Employer County of San Diego

Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370

San Diego, California, 92123

Phone (619) 236-2191

(866) 880-9374

Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov