Associate Real Property Appraiser

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.

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 here 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.