Hybrid Appraiser I presso County of Nevada, CA

About the Department

Looking for work-life balance? This position is full-time and fully benefitted, receiving a generous leave program. Combined with 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays per year, it’s clear that Nevada County cares for and supports employees striving for balanced, healthy work and home life. 

Nevada County is seeking an Appraiser I. The right candidate for this position will have the opportunity to secure and analyze data needed to appraise real property for tax purposes. Under general supervision, they will assist with making standard field investigations, studies, and appraisals of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. 

Position Duties

This is an in office, entry-level class position for real property appraisal work. Incumbents will work under supervision while gaining more independence as knowledge and skills are acquired. This position is flexibly staff with Appraiser II, and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining experience and achieving proficiency that meets the requirements for Appraiser II. 

Vital duties include:

• Conduct investigations, gathers, organizes and analyzes data to calculate taxable value of all taxable real property in accordance with accepted appraisal practices and standards.
• Inspects and measures building improvements and changes to determine effect on value; inspects exterior and interior of buildings to understand classification according to standards set forth in appraisal manual.
• Analyzes sales, income and expense data to decide rates, net income, and value of income producing properties and to make comparisons and adjustments to estimate the fair market value.
• Obtains information from owners, contractors, real estate agents and others, combining records and factual information and comments on appraisal forms.
• Prepares drawings of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines; annotates maps to assist in field investigations.
• Splits and allocates values for subdivisions and combinations and determines correct parcels containing improvements.
• Explain assessment procedures, determinations, methods, and laws to the general public.
• Performs roll corrections on properties incorrectly assessed, reviews properties for special exemptions and exclusion eligibility, and processes claims.
• Prepares analysis and defends challenged assessments before the Assessment Appeals Board.

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit, 11 standard and 3 floating holidays each year, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, complementary and voluntary life insurance plans, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care account (DCA), and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options.  Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education. Benefit eligibility and options are based on regular or temporary employee status.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
 
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