Job Description
Salary : $81,724.32 - $99,347.04 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 28339-D
Department: Assessor
Opening Date: 08/26/2024
Closing Date: 10/15/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 9/9/2024, 9/23/2024, 10/15/2024 (final) Associate Real Property Appraisers perform a wide variety of responsible and complicated assessment and appraisal duties to determine the fair value of, and assess taxes on, improved and unimproved properties. Real properties include, but are not limited to agricultural, marine, residential, commercial, industrial, multi-use, unique and specialized properties and open space lands.
Come visit us at the Sacramento County Career Fair on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Click to find out more! Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of - Department's purpose, products and services
- Current and automated methods, principles, terminology and techniques used to appraise residential, commercial, special purpose, multi-use and transitional properties
- Building construction including different varieties, materials, quality, quantity and costs
- Laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting tax appraisals and assessments
- State of California property tax laws and related local ordinances and regulations
- Factors involved in the valuation of productive and nonproductive land
- Effects of economic trends on market prices, construction and replacement costs and values
Ability to - Review, interpret, apply and explain complex rules, regulations, codes, laws and ordinances related to property valuation appraisal and tax assessment techniques
- Locate, research, interpret, and apply a variety of source records and information related to property valuation appraisal and tax assessment purposes
- Understand and use property maps, title documents, property descriptions and related documents, floor plans from blueprints, metes-and-boundaries from legal descriptions, mapping symbols and plotting lines
- Apply the principles and techniques of physical inspection and appraisals for real and personal property
- Collect, evaluate and summarize factors relating to appraisals, business property acquisitions, exemptions and appeals
- Read English at a level necessary to examine, interpret, and apply legal, technical, and complex guidelines, documents, records and reports
- Speak English at a level necessary to communicate clearly and effectively
- Write English at a level necessary to produce concise, accurate and impartial reports, narratives, summaries and recommendations
- Understand expectations, needs and wants of internal/external customers
- Meet the needs of customers within the scope of the class or provide referrals to other available resources that will meet needs
- Perform and interpret complex arithmetic calculations, compute ratios and percentages, calculate square footage of property and land improvements
- Work cooperatively with others and build and maintain constructive relationships with those encountered during course of work including responding effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion or concerns expressed by others
- Work independently, prioritize work, coordinate activities and meet critical deadlines
- Organize, process and evaluate data and ideas to make effective decisions and develop appropriate solutions
- Use sound judgement and personal initiative to accomplish assignments
- Contribute to the group with ideas, suggestions and efforts
Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Either: 1. One year of experience performing the full scope of the duties of a Real Property Appraiser (Level II) within Sacramento County service.
Or: 2. Graduation from a recognized accredited four-year college or university.
And Two years of experience, within the last ten years, performing comprehensive property appraisal responsibilities for acquisition, loan, or tax purposes.
Additional qualifying experience (as described above) gained within the last ten years may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.
Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
Special Requirements Appraiser Certification: Incumbents must acquire permanent certification as an appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization
within one year from the date of appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate valid certification constitutes cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination from the class in accordance with the County's Civil Service Rules, Section 11.4 (q).
Driver's License: Incumbents must possess a valid California Driver's License - Class C or higher before the date of appointment. Failure to maintain a valid California Driver's License constitutes cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination from the class in accordance with the County's Civil Service Rules, Section 11.4 (q). Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Physical Ability: Incumbents may be required to stoop, kneel, and inspect buildings and other structures; climb fences, stairs, and ladders; walk in rough terrain and muddy fields; distinguish measurements as small as 1/20th of an inch.
Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is
twelve (12) months.
Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by
5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click to apply.
County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667- Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
- Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
- Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
- 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.
- Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
- 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.
- For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.
FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.
This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.
All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).
GENERAL BENEFITS: Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting
TEMPORARY POSITIONS: Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.
SALARY STEP INCREASES: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.
PAY: All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.
VACATION: Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
HOLIDAYS: 14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
SICK LEAVE: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
PARENTAL LEAVE: Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
RETIREMENT: Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
HEALTH INSURANCE: The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
DENTAL INSURANCE: The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.
LIFE INSURANCE: The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
- Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
- Marriage or Family Relationships
- Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM: The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
- DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
- MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION: In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION: The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.
SELECTION AND PLACEMENT Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.
Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.
"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS: If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.
OPEN EXAMINATIONS: Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.
CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS: Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.
ELIGIBLE LISTS: Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.
EXAMINATION RATINGS: Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.
APPEAL PROCESS: Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.
Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): OTHER INFORMATION VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.
"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.
CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT: As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE: Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.
CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT: No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.
SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION): Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING: The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.
DRIVER LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.
AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE: Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
1. Become a union member;
2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.
FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.
Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents.
The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score. In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.
By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
- I have read and understood the above instructions.
02
Provided you are reachable on the eligible list, your responses to this Supplemental Questionnaire may be reviewed by potential employers as the initial step of the interview process. During the interview process you may also be required to substantiate the responses you have provided.
- I have read and understood the above information.
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Special Requirements - Appraiser Certification Incumbents
must acquire permanent certification as an appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization
within one year from the date of appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate valid certification constitutes cause for disciplinary action up to and including termination from the class in accordance with the County's Civil Service Rules, Section 11.4(q).
- I have read, understand, and am able to comply with these requirements
04
Select all the boxes that best describe the current appraiser certification that you possess.
- None
- Temporary appraiser certification issued by California Board of Equalization (BOE)
- Trainee Appraiser (AT) with the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (formerly Office of Real Estate Appraisers)
- Residential Appraiser (AL) with the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (formerly Office of Real Estate Appraisers)
- Certified Residential Appraiser (AR) with the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (formerly Office of Real Estate Appraisers)
- Certified General Appraiser (AG) with the California Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (formerly Office of Real Estate Appraisers)
- Inactive appraiser certification issued by BOE
- Active permanent appraiser certification issued by the BOE
- Active permanent appraiser certification issued by BOE. Currently working toward obtaining an advanced appraiser certification issued by the BOE
- Active advanced appraiser certification issued by BOE
- Active appraisal license or certification from another State
05
Select all the boxes that best describe your current/valid professional designation, certification, or licensure that you possess.
- None
- Member, Appraisal Institute (MAI) (SRA)
- International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)- Certified Assessment Evaluator
- Real Estate Licensee, licensed by the California Department of Real Estate
- American Society of Appraisers Designation
- Other professional designation, certification, or licensure
06
Select all the boxes that best describe how you keep current as an appraiser and meet training and/or continuing education requirements for your appraiser certificate and/or designation.
- None
- Appraisal courses approved for meeting basic education requirement
- Non-appraisal real estate courses
- Conferences and meetings of the California Assessors' Association (CAA) and organizations affiliated with CAA
- Training courses and workshops offered by the Board of Equalization, self-study training sessions on the California Board of Equalization's website and/or online training offered by California Board of Equalization
- eLearning courses in collaboration with an approved college or university
- Webinars in conjunction with the California Assessors' Association (CAA) and its affiliates or the California Board of Equalization
- A 4-hour Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers (BREA) approved course covering Federal and State Laws and Regulations
- The 7-hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Update Course or its equivalent as determined by the AQB. An Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) Certified USPAP Instructor who is a Certified Residential or Certified General appraiser in good standing must teach the course
- Other applicable training
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Please indicate the following information regarding your appraiser certification issued by the California Board of Equalization and any other related licensures, certifications, and/or designations that you possess. Include in your response:
- The name of the granting institution/agency
- The licensure, certification, and/or designation
- The status (active or inactive)
- The acquisition, expiration and/or surrendered date (if applicable)
- The reason for inactive status or if it was surrendered
- Any past or pending disciplinary actions
- List classes you are currently taking toward an advanced certification the specific training, and/or continuing education taken regarding your selection(s) in Question #6.
If you do not possess a certificate, licensure or designation, please type "None."
08
Select the one box that best describes your highest level of completed education from an accredited college or university.
Note: A copy of your transcripts or degree
must be attached to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- None
- 15 but less than 30 semester units
- 30 but less than 60 semester units
- An Associate's degree OR 60 but less than 90 semester units
- 90 or mo
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