Appraiser Trainee/I/II at County of Riverside in Riverside, California

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder's Office seeks to fill multiple Appraiser Trainee/I/II positions throughout the County of Riverside. The immediate vacancies are located at the Riverside and Palm Desert offices.

APPRAISER TRAINEE: $52,341.54 - $70,507.22 Annually

Will work under close supervision to conduct routine, less complex appraisals of real and personal property. Incumbents are expected to promote to the next higher class of Appraiser I upon satisfactory job performance and meeting the minimum qualifications.

APPRAISER I: $65,847.60 - $86,707.50 Annually

Will conduct real and personal property appraisals of average difficulty. Incumbents are expected to promote to the next higher class of Appraiser II upon satisfactory job performance and meeting the minimum qualifications.

APPRAISER II: $73,014.03 - $100,913.90 Annually

Will conduct more complex real and personal property appraisals. Incumbents in this class are considered the fully qualified, journey level class in the Appraiser series.
The department seeks candidates that have department knowledge/experience, experience with Aumentum property tax system, Microsoft Excel experience and experience with real estate or construction planning appraisal.

Assessment Requirement:

Minimally qualified candidates will be required to pass a computerized assessment in order to be considered for this position.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.

The Appraiser Trainee is a natural progression underfill for the Appraiser I. Incumbents are eligible to promote to the Appraiser I within one year as an Appraiser Trainee after obtaining a satisfactory performance evaluation and meeting the educational requirements, including obtaining an Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization (BOE). Failure to achieve a satisfactory performance evaluation and meet the requirements to promote prior to the end of the probationary period will result in incumbents being returned to their former County classification or new hires being probationary released.

The Appraiser I is a natural progression underfill for the Appraiser II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to the Appraiser II within one year as an Appraiser I after obtaining a satisfactory performance evaluation and meeting the educational requirements including obtaining an Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization (BOE). Failure to achieve a satisfactory performance evaluation and meet the requirements to promote prior to the end of the probationary period will result in incumbents being returned to their former County classification or new hires being probationary released.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

APPRAISER TRAINEE :

• Inspect interiors and exteriors of buildings and classify structures and other appurtenances to the land; measure, photograph and diagram the improvements for the property appraisal record; make related calculations to determine cost and quality of construction.

• Diagram structural improvements and make related calculations.

• Use and understand laws, regulations and procedures, and explain these to property owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others regarding building cost and property characteristics.

• Interview owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others regarding building costs, income and expenses, and sales of properties.

• Learn to apply the principles of sales comparison approach and cost approach to estimate property value.

• Analyze sales data to derive residual land or building values; determine depreciated replacement costs.

• Perform itemized appraisals of store fixtures, machinery and equipment, tools, fixtures, farm equipment, and all types of personal property.

APPRAISER I:

• Inspect interiors and exteriors of buildings and classify structures and other appurtenances to the land; measure, photograph and diagram the improvements for the property record; make related calculations to determine cost and quality of construction.

• Use and understand laws, regulations and procedures, and explain these to property owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others regarding building cost and property characteristics.

• Interview owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others regarding building costs, income and expenses and sales of properties.

• Apply the principles of sales comparison approach and cost approach to estimate property value.

• Perform itemized appraisals of store fixtures, machinery and equipment, tools, fixtures, farm equipment, and all types of personal property.

• Determine replacement costs using assigned guidelines.

• Defend appraisals before Assessment Appeals Board and State Board of Equalization.

APPRAISER II:

• Investigate and analyze data in the appraisal of residential, commercial, industrial, rural, and personal properties; compute, develop and apply guidelines for equipment cost analysis; inspect interiors and exteriors of buildings and classify structures and other appurtenances to the land; measure, photograph and diagram improvements for the property record; make related calculations to determine cost and quality of construction.

• Use and understand laws, regulations and procedures, and explain these to property owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others regarding building costs, property characteristics and values.

• Evaluate and apply best method to determine value; analyze data to determine market value of real property upon change of ownership and new construction for property taxes.

• Derive unit values and residual land and building values from sales, income and depreciated replacement cost data; evaluate sales, leases, financing terms, and vacancy ratios to determine income flows and capitalized earning ability of properties.

• Interview owners, contractors, realtors and others regarding building costs and sales of properties; measure and plot size and location of structures.

• Conduct field inspects to determine construction progress and verify property characteristics.

• Audit the financial records of taxpayers engaged in a profession, trade or business having personal property with a value of less than the amount prescribed by law.

• Investigate taxpayers' complaints and explain assessment policies and procedures; defend appraisals before the Assessment Appeals Board and State Board of Equalization (BOE).

• Keep abreast of state and local regulations, codes, policies, and factors affecting property values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

APPRAISER TRAINEE :
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in business or public administration, economics, finance, accounting, auditing, records management, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Experience in compiling and maintaining records in support of the appraisal process or performing technical and public contact work in an Assessor's Office or the Property Taxes Department of the BOE may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

APPRAISER I:

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in business or public administration, economics, finance, accounting, auditing, records management, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Experience in compiling and maintaining records in support of the appraisal process or performing technical and public contact work in an Assessor's Office or the Property Taxes Department of the BOE may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: One year of conducting routine appraisals of real or personal property for property tax assessment purposes equivalent to an Appraiser Trainee with the County of Riverside.

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in business or public administration, economics, finance, accounting, auditing, records management, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Experience in compiling and maintaining records in support of the appraisal process or performing technical and public contact work in an Assessor's Office or the Property Taxes Department of the BOE may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: Two years of performing routine real estate and personal property appraisals, building contracting, building cost estimation, real estate brokerage, or building inspection.

APPRAISER II:

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in business or public administration, economics, finance, accounting, auditing, records management, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Experience in compiling and maintaining records in support of the appraisal process or performing technical and public contact work in an Assessor's Office or the Property Taxes Department of the BOE may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: One year of conducting real or personal property appraisals of average difficulty for property assessment purposes equivalent to an Appraiser I with the County of Riverside.

OPTION II

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in business or public administration, economics, finance, accounting, auditing, records management, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Experience in compiling and maintaining records in support of the appraisal process or performing technical and public contact work in an Assessor's Office or the Property Taxes Department of the BOE may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: Three years of performing routine real estate or personal property appraisals, building contracting, building cost estimation, real estate brokerage, or building inspection.

ALL OPTIONS

Knowledge of: Property assessment procedures and terminology; building cost estimating; construction costs of a wide variety of buildings; the factors involved in the valuation of productive and nonproductive land; the entire appraisal process as applied to the full range of appraisal problems; modern office procedures and standard office equipment.

Ability to: Study and learn property tax laws and appraisal principles and methods; collect and analyze data; prepare accurate records and submit clear, comprehensive technical reports on facts pertinent to the determination of real and personal property values; effectively respond to the general public regarding assessments and property evaluation procedures; measure and draw structures in the field and make related calculations; use electronic drawing programs to draw structure blueprints; read and interpret blueprints, sketches and legal property descriptions; summarize and evaluate factors relating to appraisals accurately and impartially; develop and maintain harmonious public relationships; assist in training lower level appraiser personnel.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

A valid Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization must be obtained within one year of employment.

Assessment

Minimally qualified candidates will be required to pass a computerized assessment in order to be considered for this position.

Veterans' Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here ( Download PDF reader ).

What's Next?

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the department.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .

Application Period

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the close date of the recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.

Proof of Education

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

For questions regarding this recruitment

Contact Danilo Lozano at DaLozano@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
  

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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