Auditor-Appraiser I/II/III
County of Merced
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Appraiser I/II
County of Tulare
Assessor/Clerk-Recorder
Location
Visalia, California, 93291
Salary
$66,566.21 - $91,383.74
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 7, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves evaluating the value of homes, apartments, and other real estate for county tax purposes, using sales data and property inspections to ensure fair assessments.
Appraisers at Level I handle basic tasks, while Level II deals with more challenging cases.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in business or real estate who enjoys math, analysis, and fieldwork.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, real estate, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and basic arithmetic
- Understanding of basic statistical concepts and principles of economics
- For Level II: One year of experience in property appraisal equivalent to Appraiser I
- Ability to collect and review sales data for similar properties to determine market values
- Skills in examining and classifying structures like homes and mobile homes based on construction quality and costs
- Knowledge of real property appraisal methods, structural factors, and building materials (for Level II)
Full Job Description
APPRAISER i/ii
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Assessor’s Office. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy is with the Assessor’s Office located in Visalia.
Both Level I and Level II are responsible to appraise real property for ad valorem tax assessment purposes. Level II will hand more complex issues.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Level I: $5,547 - $6,760 Monthly
Level II:$6,248 - $7,615 Monthly
Requirements
DUTY SAMPLE
Level I and II:
- Collects and reviews sales information for similar properties and determines market values.
- Determines proper allocation of values to land and improvements as well as land residual values for equity among contiguous parcels.
- Examines new and existing single family homes, multi-family residential, new residential tracts, and mobile homes for types and quality of construction; classifies structures according to shape, size, types of construction and estimated costs.
For a full list of requirements and duties for Level I please click here.
For a full list of requirements and duties for Level II please click here.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education for Levels I & II:
- Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the accredited college or university system preferably with major course work in Business, Economics, Real Estate or related fields (Transcript/Diploma submission may be required by the State Board of Equalization).
- Special Requirement: If submitting transcripts from an unaccredited institution, the State Board of Equalization requires that they be certified for equivalency prior to issuance of a temporary appraisal certificate. For more information: https://www.naces.org/
Equivalency for Levels I & II:
- A combination of education and relevant experience in accordance with Property Tax Rule 283 may be qualifying.
Experience:
- In addition to the education requirement, Level II requires one (1) year of experience in property appraisal for tax or assessment purposes equivalent to an Appraiser I in Tulare County.
Knowledge of:
- Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and basic arithmetic.
- Basic statistical concepts and terminology.
- Basic principles of economics.
Level II:
- Methods, practices, and procedures of real property appraisals.
- Pertinent structural, economic and environmental factors which affect property values.
- Building materials, equipment, fixtures, workmanship, and general construction quality and quantity as it applies to all classes of buildings.
Skill/Ability to:
- Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
- Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
- Learn to interpret data and apply statistical techniques to all types of property appraisals.
Level II:
- Apply appraisal principles and techniques in the appraisal of varied types of real property including but not limited to multi-family, agricultural, commercial, and industrial.
- Read and interpret more complex or detailed data, policies or legal descriptions, blueprints, maps, instruments of conveyance related to properties.
- Explain Revenue and Taxation Code sections and Assessor’s policies to the public.
- Effective transition between fieldwork and office work.
License or Certificate:
- Ability to obtain a temporary Appraiser Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
- Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
- An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
- Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).
Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.
For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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