What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraisal Technician position at Humboldt County, CA?
Salary : $39,540.80 - $50,731.20 Annually
Location : Eureka, CA
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 24-00256
Department : Assessor
Division : 113 - Assessor
Opening Date : 11 / 08 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
DEFINITION
Appraisal Technician
The mission of the Humboldt County Assessor's Office is to create equitable, timely, and accurate property tax assessments to fund public services in accordance with the California Constitution and the laws and regulations of the State of California and the State Board of Equalization. We are committed to integrity, mutual respect, and teamwork within our office, in conjunction with other County departments, and in our services to the public.
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
Under general supervision, provides specialized field and office support related to the approval of real property and business property valuation for tax purposes; performs related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a specialist level in the Assessor's Office support series, with responsibilities for performing complex support work for professional appraisal and audit or appraisal staff. This class is distinguished from the professional Appraiser and Auditor / Appraiser classes in that these professional classes involve work of a more complex nature requiring a background of theoretical knowledge in addition to practical experience. It is further distinguished from the Assessment Technician classes in that the latter provide office support related to property ownership and transfer and related functions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :
Skill in :
Other Requirements :
Must possess a valid California driver's license.
Desirable Education and Experience :
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is :
Three years of office support work experience which has provided a knowledge of appraisal and assessment techniques, processes, and terminology.
WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMPLOYEE PERKS
For more information about County benefits, visit our benefits webpage :
For more details about employee perks, see our Employee Perks flyer :
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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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 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.
If this is your first job with a CalPERS employer, you'd be in Tier III.
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.
Please Note : Extra Help positions are non-benefitted but may be eligible to purchase health insurance upon meeting the hours worked requirement under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
RETIREMENT
The County of Humboldt participates in the CalPERS retirement system, with both the County and the employee making contributions toward the employee's retirement.
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.
If this is your first job with a CalPERS employer, you would be in Tier III.
COMPREHESIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE
Our generous benefits package includes :
Medical : Multiple plan options available through CalPERS
Dental : Full premium coverage for employees and all dependents
Life Insurance
Optional Benefits
Employees may elect to purchase additional coverage including :
VACATION
1 - 3 completed years of service = 12 days (192-hour cap)
4 - 10 completed years of service = 15 days (240-hour cap)
11 - 15 completed years of service = 20 days (320-hour cap)
16 - 20 completed years of service = 25 days (400-hour cap)
21 completed years of service = 30 days (480-hour cap)
HOLIDAYS
Employees earn 15 paid holidays per year (specific dates as defined in their specific Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)), including 2 personal holidays.
SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 sick days per year with an unlimited cap on sick day accumulation.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
The County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
INCENTIVE PAY
County employees may be eligible for additional incentive pay, such as on-call pay, shift differential pay, locked facility pay, or annual uniform allowance, as defined in their specific MOU.
Please indicate your highest level of education completed :
Please select the response that most accurately describes your office support work experience.
Please describe how you obtained your knowledge of assessment and appraisal techniques, processes, and terminology for real, personal and business property.
Any other coursework, training or experience you would like to add that directly relates to this position.
Required Question
Salary : $39,541 - $50,731
