Appraisal Technician

What You'll Do:

• Appraisal support
• Property site visits
• Data entry
• Report writing 

Where You'll Do It:
Humboldt County Assessor's Office
825 5th Street, Room 300
Eureka, CA 95501

• Assembles and prepares appraisal records, maps, forms and support data for review by professional staff.
• Conducts field inspections of business property, fixtures, machinery and equipment; measures property, structures and improvements.
• Calculates and verifies changes to business property tax assessment records, following established procedures.
• Interviews property owners and other interested parties to obtain and verify cost information and other data.
• Computes depreciation on business property statements using depreciation tables. ? Reviews business property statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Researches personal, business and real property values and information form a variety of sources within the office.
• Prepares, processes and updates a variety of forms such as appraisal records, for ownership changes, splits, and consolidations, boat and aircraft declarations, and building permits.
• Draws plot plans and diagrams of property; posts information to existing plans and diagrams.
• Corrects and updates map books and other documents and records.
• Performs various support projects for appraisal staff as assigned.
• Provides factual information to the public and property owners in person and on the telephone regarding assessment and appraisal practices, revenue and taxation code provisions, and property descriptions.
• Reviews appraisal documents for completeness, correct codes and to verify the accuracy of mathematical calculations.
• Calculates homeowner exemption qualifications and prepares change orders.
• May develop and maintain simple data base systems; develops computer generated reports and checks edit reports for accuracy.

• Basic practices and terminology related to real property appraisal.
• Basic federal, state and local laws and ordinances governing property appraisal.
• Basic drafting tools and techniques.
• Business arithmetic, including percentages.
• Office practices and procedures, including filing and the use of standard office equipment.
• Business data processing principles and the use of personal or on-line computers.

• Collecting, processing and recording data related to property values.
• Interpreting, explaining and applying pertinent laws and rules in the assessment of property.
• Reading and interpreting maps and property descriptions.
• Exercising initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Drawing and modifying accurate plot plans and diagrams.
• Researching and compiling information from a variety of office sources.
• Making accurate arithmetic computations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

EMPLOYEE PERKS
For more information about County benefits, visit our benefits webpage: https://humboldtgov.org/2492/Employee-Benefits.
For more details about employee perks, see our Employee Perks flyer: https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/115226/Employee-Perks-Flyer-.

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it take to fill out the application?

• You should allow 30 – 45 minutes to fill out your application.

 
Can I change my application after submitting it?

• You may only submit one application per day. 
• You may submit an edited application after waiting at least one day from your initial submission.
• Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. All other applications will be archived.

 
How long until I hear back from you?

• You can expect to hear back from Human Resources about 3 – 4 weeks after the closing date listed on the job posting.

 
How can I check for updates on my application?

• You can log into your Government Jobs account and review current information regarding any application you have submitted.

 
Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview?

• Yes, you will be informed if you are not selected for an interview.

 
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, LGBTQIA community members, etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways – oftentimes, outside of formal institutions – and strives to take a holistic approach to in assessing an applicant’s qualifications for a position.
If you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.
 
HOW TO APPLY
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications must be submitted online through the County’s automated application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/humboldtcountyca no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by both Human Resources staff and may be screened by additional subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing.  
It is important that your application shows all the relevant experience and education you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments.
Please read the job requirements section of the announcement.  Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process.  Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.  The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.
 
CalPERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM
Employees fall into one of the following tiers based on the date you first start working for the County or any other employer that uses CalPERS for retirement.

• Tier I - Prior to 7/5/2012: 2.7% @ 55
• Tier II - Post 7/6/2012: 2% @ 55
• Tier III - Post 1/1/2013: 2% @ 62

 
If this is your first job with a CalPERS employer, you’d be in Tier III.

• 2% means that for every year you work for the County, you will receive 2% of your maximum annual pay rate for every year that you work for us (or other CalPERS employers) if you work the required minimum number of years (that’s called vesting) and retire after the age following the @.
• If you work 20 years and retire at 62 years of age, you will receive 20 x 2% or 40% of your maximum annual pay rate every year in retirement payments.

 
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The County runs its hiring on a set of rules to ensure that it is fair.  Hiring and promotion are based on performance and having the best qualifications for the job. “Examination” doesn’t always mean taking a test, sometimes it just means how we compare your application to others who have applied, and an “oral examination” means a scored and structured interview.
 
POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The County of Humboldt does not discriminate based on mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination to request an accommodation.
The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.
 
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.
 
OTHER EXAMINATIONS
Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.
 
LICENSES
Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver’s license.
 
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.
 
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
It is the County’s intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment, you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States.  For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.
 
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
 
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.  THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.

Salary : $39,541 - $50,731