What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraisal Technician -Joshua Tree position at San Bernardino County?
The current vacancy exists in Joshua Tree, the resulting list will be used to fill vacancies in Joshua Tree only. Candidates who do not indicate a willingness to work in Joshua Tree will be disqualified.
The Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk is recruiting for Appraisal Technicians to assist State Board of Equalization certified appraisers with tax assessment appraisals of real property (land and buildings) or business/personal property (business equipment and fixtures). Duties include verifying and processing information submitted by property owners; measuring structures; making scale drawings; providing information on valuations; and gathering property value data.
Promotional opportunities: Experience in this position may be qualifying for entry into the professional Appraiser series.
For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the Appraisal Technician job description.
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 14
3% Annual Across-the-Board Salary Increases in February 2026**
HEALTH BENEFITS | PAID TIME OFF | RETIREMENT PERKS |
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DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement |
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
**Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Proposition 172 Sales Tax Collections performance.
| CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS: | |
| OPTION 1 | Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting, business administration, statistics, real estate or other closely related field. Transcripts must be included with the application if you do not possess a completed degree. |
| OPTION 2 | One (1) year of full-time equivalent clerical or technical experience in a County Assessor's Office performing duties involved in the production of the assessment roll or performing support functions. |
| OPTION 3 | One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a bookkeeper, accountant, auditor, appraiser, building cost estimator, or a California real estate licensee engaged in buying, selling, or leasing real estate. |
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| All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date. | |
| OPTION 1 COURSEWORK | Transcripts MUST be attached to your application or submitted via fax to (909) 387-5819 Attn: Appraisal Technician-Joshua Tree or email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: Appraisal Technician-Joshua Tree. Failure to provide the requested documents by the deadline date/time may result in disqualification of the application. |
| EDUCATION | Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) Click here for more information on evaluation services. |
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and computer skills, knowledge of property valuation, and experience working in a California County Assessor's Office.
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
Application Procedure:
Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application. If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
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