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City of Thomaston · 2 weeks ago

Appraiser I/II/III

Bridgeport, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

The City of Thomaston is seeking an Appraiser I/II/III to join their team. The role involves conducting investigations and appraisals of various property types for tax assessment purposes, as well as explaining appraisal methods and laws to the public. The position requires both independent work and collaboration with other staff, ensuring accurate and equitable appraisals.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Conducts investigations and analyzes data in determining the value of residential, commercial, small commercial, and homogeneous farm properties for tax assessment purposes; inspects building improvements and changes to determine the effect on property value; inspects exterior and interior of buildings to determine classifications according to standards and examples set forth in appraisal manuals; examines, analyzes, and determines the quality of materials, fixtures, equipment, and general construction in buildings and improvements; measures buildings and computes both total area and improved areas as required; estimates replacement costs, construction costs, resale value, and other pertinent factors affecting property values; obtains information in interviews with owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others when necessary; combines the variety of elements affecting property value and exercises judgment in arriving at consistent equitable appraisals for tax assessment purposes; records factual data and comments on appraisal forms; performs roll corrections on properties incorrectly assessed; reviews properties for special exemptions and insures proper valuation of claims; prepares scale drawings of the location of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines; sketches maps to assist with field locations; explains assessment procedures, value determinations, methods and laws to the public; prepares analysis and defends challenged assessments before the Board of Equalization, when necessary; prepares reports

Conducts investigations and analyzes data in determining the value of vacant land, possessory interest, residential, small commercial, and homogeneous farm properties for tax assessment purposes; inspects building improvements and changes to determine the effect on property value; learn to conduct appraisals on more complex properties; inspects exterior and interior of buildings to determine classifications according to standards and examples set forth in appraisal manuals; examines, analyzes, and determines the quality of materials, fixtures, equipment, and general construction in buildings and improvements; measures buildings and computes both total area and improved areas as required; estimates replacement costs, construction costs, resale value, and other pertinent factors affecting property values; obtains information in interviews with owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others when necessary; combines the variety of elements affecting property value and exercises judgment in arriving at consistent, equitable appraisals for tax assessment purposes; records factual data and comments on appraisal forms; performs roll corrections on properties incorrectly assessed; performs field inspections for a variety of purposes; prepares scale drawings of the location of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines; ability to read a variety of maps; explains assessment procedures, value determinations, methods, and laws to the public; prepares analysis and defends challenged assessments before the Assessment Appeals Board, when necessary; prepares reports; may assist with familiarizing other staff with office functions; maintains confidentiality

May assist in designing, implementing, and helping maintain department appraisal procedures, methods, and standards; develops and updates sales ratio data; may assist with the design and implementation of data processing methods; conducts studies of appraisal systems and analyzes current practices; performs the full range of real property appraisal work; performs the more difficult, complex, and unusual appraisal assignments; monitors property sales and changes of ownership to evaluate transaction types and appropriateness of reappraisals; designs samples sample selection procedures and systems for evaluating infrequently sold properties, makes field investigations and conducts a variety of interviews to gather data for the evaluation of property; combines the variety of elements affecting property value and exercises considerable judgment in arriving at consistent, equitable appraisals for tax assessment purposes; records factual information and comments on appraisal forms; performs roll corrections on properties incorrectly assessed; performs field investigations for a variety of purposes; reads a variety of maps; explains assessment procedures, value determinations, methods, and laws to the public; prepares analysis and defends challenged assessments before the Assessment Appeals Board, when necessary; prepares reports; may provide work direction and training for less experienced staff; maintain confidentiality

Qualification

Real property appraisalData analysisAppraisal methodsLawsRegulationsStatistical analysisMathematical calculationsMap readingReport preparationCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Completion of formal advanced educational training in accounting, auditing, business administration or a related field; OR Completion of some responsible work experience in accounting, appraising, engineering assistance, building cost estimating, construction material buying, or managing or selling real estate

One (1) year of experience in performing property appraisals and value determinations comparable to that of an Appraiser I with the Mono County Assessor's Office OR Six (6) years of experience in property tax-related duties in the Auditor/Controller's office, Treasurer/Tax Collector's office, or the Assessor's Office. OR Four (4) years of experience in property tax-related duties in the Auditor/Controller's office, Treasurer/Tax Collector's office, or the Assessor's Office. And: AND At least two (2) years college education. OR: Bachelor's Degree

Two (2) years of experience in performing property appraisals and value determinations comparable to that of an Appraiser II with the Mono County Assessor's Office. OR Six (6) years of experience in property tax-related duties in the Auditor/Controller's office, Treasurer/Tax Collector's office, or the Assessor's Office. OR Four (4) years of experience in property tax-related duties in the Auditor/Controller's office, Treasurer/Tax Collector's office, or the Assessor's Office. And: At least two (2) years college education. OR: Bachelor's Degree

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license

Continuation of employment in this class series is dependent obtaining valid Appraiser's Certification issued by the State Board of Equalization and advancement to the Appraiser II level

Typically, incumbents have one year from the date of appointment to this class to obtain a valid appraiser's certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization

Possession of a valid appraiser's certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization