APPRAISER I

Final Filing Deadline: Friday, May 16, 2025

Exam #: 25/28A02/04JJ

 

The Assessor's Office has the responsibility to locate all taxable property in the County and to identify ownership. This office establishes value for all taxable property and applies all legal exemptions to the property.  

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. 

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.

This position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and is located in Monterey County.

 

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

 

Flexible staffing  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.

1. Performs the more routine duties involved with appraisals and assessments of real property.
2. Assists in making economic and cost studies of real property; makes and verifies computations involved in cost estimating and appraising.
3. 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.
4. Answers taxpayers' questions about specific appraisals and the appraisal/assessment process.
5. Prepares reports and forms on information acquired in the field to make determinations of tax assessments and to update assessment records and chart.
6. Assembles and analyzes sales and income data relating to real property; estimates construction costs and depreciation.
7. 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.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Appraiser I.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Working knowledge of:

• Basic mathematical concepts.

Skill 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.

.Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required
conditions of employment is qualifying.  An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Minimum qualifications that must be met in order to qualify for a Temporary Appraiser’s Certificate are listed below.

EITHER OPTION I
Education: 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:

1. 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
2. A real estate licensee, licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing or managing real estate, or
3. An appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in an assessor’s office or in the property taxes department of the Board, or
4. An 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.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
2. Prospective employees for the Assessor-County Clerk/Recorder will 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 criminal conviction.
3. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
4. Pursuant to Rules 282 and 283 of the State of California Board of Equalization Property Tax Rules, a Temporary Appraiser's Certificate will be issued only upon meeting the minimum qualifications listed under Option I, II or III as detailed in EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION/ TRAINING above; and 
5. Pursuant to Article 8, Section 670 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California, 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; and
6. Pursuant to Article 8, Section 671 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California, completion of at least 24 hours of training conducted or approved by the California State Board of Equalization is required in each one-year period.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary
Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County
Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, 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.
• 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.
• Veterans and their widows/ers who within the past five years have served on active duty for 30 or more days in a 1) national or State military emergency or 2) military expedition for which a medal was authorized, may be eligible for Veterans' Preference Points. To apply, veterans must submit an "Application for Veterans' Preference" with their application materials by the final filing date.

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of
required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance
examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application
materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover
letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials.
All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most
appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie James, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6602, or
ARCTTCHR@co.monterey.ca.us.

Salary : $4,704 - $6,425