Appraiser I​/II​/III

DEFINITION

Appraiser I Under direction, to learn the procedures and methods for securing and analyzing data for the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes; to assist with and make field investigations, studies, and appraisals of residential, commercial, and farm properties; to explain appraisal methods, laws, and procedures to the public; and to do related work as required.

Appraiser II Under supervision, to secure and analyze data for the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes; to make field investigations, studies, and appraisals of residential, possessory interest, commercial, farm, and properties; to explain appraisal methods, laws, and procedures to the public; to defend challenged appraisals before the Assessment Appeals Board, when necessary; and to do related work as required.

Appraiser III Under direction, to perform the most complex appraisals of real property for ad valorem tax purposes; to assist with the developmental appraisal methods and analytical methodologies, including data processing systems; to provide project leadership and training for other staff; to make field investigations, and appraisals of vacant land, residential, possessory interest, commercial, farm, and resort properties; to explain appraisal methods, laws, and procedures to the public;

to defend challenged appraisals before the Assessment Appeals Board when necessary; and to perform other job related work as required.

• Appraiser I This is the entry and training level in the Appraiser class series. Incumbents often work under the guidance of other Assessors Office staff until they become familiar with appraisal methods, procedures, and policies. After some knowledge and experience has been obtained, easier and more routine job assignments are given to incumbents. When an incumbent has gained substantive knowledge of Assessors Office procedures and policies, demonstrated sound work habits, and obtained proper certification, they may be promoted to the higher level of Appraiser II.
  
  Appraiser II is distinguished from Appraiser I by the fact that Appraiser II is the first experienced working level in the Appraiser class series. Appraiser II incumbents are expected to perform a variety of job assignments, requiring appraisal knowledge and background, with minimal supervision and direction. Also, they are expected to be fully capable of explaining appraisal methods and applicable sections of the Revenue and Taxation Code to the public.
• Appraiser II This is the first experienced working level in the Appraiser class series. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of job assignments, requiring appraisal knowledge and background. They normally receive only routine supervision and direction. Also, they are expected to be fully capable of explaining appraisal methods, procedures, policies and applicable sections of the Revenue and Taxation Code to the public.
• Appraiser III This is the advanced working level in the Appraiser class series. Incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of real property appraisal, requiring an extensive appraisal knowledge and background, with minimal supervision and direction. Also, they are expected to perform the more complex appraisals and special job assignments, as well as assist with the training of new staff.
  
  They must be fully capable of explaining appraisal methods and applicable sections of the Revenue and Taxation Code to the public.

Chief Appraiser or designee

None.

• Appraiser I Conducts investigations and analyzes data in determining the value of residential, commercial, small commercial, and homogeneous farm properties for tax assessment purposes; inspects building improvements and changes to determine the effect on property value; inspects exterior and interior of buildings to determine classifications according to standards and examples set forth in appraisal manuals; examines, analyzes, and determines the quality of materials, fixtures, equipment, and general construction in buildings and improvements;
  
  measures buildings and computes both total area and improved areas as required; estimates replacement costs, construction costs, resale value, and other pertinent factors affecting property values; obtains information in interviews with owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others when necessary; combines the variety of elements affecting property value and exercises judgment in arriving at consistent equitable appraisals for tax assessment purposes;
  
  records factual data and comments on appraisal forms; performs roll corrections on properties incorrectly assessed; reviews properties for special exemptions and insures proper valuation of claims; prepares scale drawings of the location of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines; sketches maps to assist with field locations; explains assessment procedures, value determinations, methods and laws to…