Senior Appraiser

Salary: $88,566.40 - $107,660.80 Annually

Location : Woodland, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-00153

Department: Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections

Division: Assessor

Opening Date: 06/10/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Are you a skilled professional seeking a rewarding career opportunity in the field of property assessment and valuation?


Look no further!
The County of Yolo Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections Department is recruiting to fill two (2) regular, full-time positions in the class of Senior Appraiser.
The selected candidates will be assigned to the Assessor Branch.


The Positions
The Senior Appraisers conduct complex real property assessments; audit real property financial records; develop building cost trends and factors; and train, lead, and review the work of professional and non-professional staff.
The incumbents also prepare appeal reports and deliver oral presentations before the local Appeals Board.


The ideal candidates are dynamic communicators and collaborators who can prepare and present comprehensive reports as well as recommend sound solutions, especially when applying real and business property laws, regulations and policies.

have leadership, team dynamics, coordination, and team building skills to lead others while accurately and timely complete projects.

possess solid software knowledge including word processing, spreadsheets and database programs.
How To Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, resume, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions at the time of filing.
For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.


Essential Functions

To view the full Senior Appraiser class/job description, please click here Employment Standards Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or a closely related field; AND Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing property appraisal duties comparable to those of Appraiser III of which two years must have been in an Assessor's Office; AND Appraiser's Certificate: Possession of a valid Advanced Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.

Substitution: Experience in an Assessor's Office performing responsible duties in preparation of the assessment roll, real property appraisal, mortgage lending title work, and/or structural cost estimating may be substituted for two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience in real estate sales or transfers will not be considered equivalent to the appraisal and valuation work referred to in this requirement.


License
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties.
Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

To view the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for Senior Appraiser, please click here.
Application & Selection Process Application Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement.
A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
Verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways: As an attachment to the online application By e-mail to ****** By fax to (530) 666-8049 By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

Selection Procedure
The selection process steps may change with or without notice.
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process.
Screen for Minimum Qualifications Screening for Best Qualified Department Selection Interviews Reference Checks Conditional Job Offer, pending: Pre-Employment Exams Drug & Alcohol Screening Department of Justice LiveScan Confirmed Job Offer Estimated Start Date Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.
For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.


Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable.
Any submitted documents will not be returned.


All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English.
If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency.
The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities.
You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site ().


Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following: A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services.
The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination.
The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services.
Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days.
For further information, please contact the organization(s).
The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.


EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE

601 University Ave., Suite 127

Sacramento, CA 95825

(916) 921-0790

FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE

P.O.
Box 151739

San Diego, CA 92175

(619) 265-5810

CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.

P.O.
Box 18358

Anaheim, CA 92817

(714) 237-9272

GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.

409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

(310) 828-5709

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS

EVALUATION SERVICE

P.O.
Box 3665

Culver City, CA 90231-3665

(310) 258-9451

Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training.
Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.


Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance.
The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation.
Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.


Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!

The average person spends one third of their life at work.
Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce?


Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community. Come join us!
This is where YOU belong.

RETIREMENT

Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013?
If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members!


"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:

Misc: 2.5% at 55
Safety: 3.0% at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50

"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:

Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: 2.7% @ 57

BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave
- Holidays & Floating Holidays
- Disability Plans
- Social Security & Medicare

Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position.
The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.


Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking

01

The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet.
Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date.
Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information.
I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position.
I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.
Yes No

02

I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job.
I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.
Yes No

03

Please indicate your highest level of education.
Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Masters Degree and higher None of the above

04

If you indicated that you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in question above please list the course of study for which this degree was awarded.
If you do not possess a degree, please indicate N/A for your response.


05

The minimum experience requirement of the Senior Appraiser position is three (3) years of experience performing property appraisal duties comparable to those of Appraiser III of which two (2) years must have been in an Assessor's Office.Please briefly elaborate how you meet or exceed the above requirement.


06

Do you currently possess a valid Advanced Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization?
Yes No

07

If you answered "Yes" to question #6, please list your certification number and confirm if your State Board of Equalization certification include the Auditor-Appraiser designation.


08

Official or unofficial transcripts/diplomas and Certification are acceptable.
To affirm that I have completed the noted education and certification, I have attached a copy of my diploma/transcript and certification to this application.
Yes No Not applicable

09

Describe your previous work experience planning, coordinating, directing, and leading or supervising the activities of subordinate staff or projects.
Include the positions/classifications held, the number/size of the teams, duration, where you acquire the experience, and any notable achievements or challenges you have encountered.


10

Describe your experience preparing, managing, and presenting appeals before an Assessment Appeals Board and the outcome.
In your response, please include the name(s) of your employer(s) where this experience was gained and the dates of employment.
If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.


11

Describe your experience reviewing financial records including how you have applied the California Revenue and Taxation Code in your previous work experience involving commercial, industrial, residential, agricultural, special purpose properties, and personal property appraisal.
In your response, include the name(s) of your employer(s) where this experience was gained and the dates of employment.
If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.


Required Question