Real Property Appraiser Level I/II

Real Property Appraiser Level I/II Print ( Apply ufeff Real Property Appraiser Level I/II Salary $59,299.20 - $86,965.20 Annually Location Sacramento, CA Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 28342-C Department Assessor Opening Date 02/03/2026 Closing Date 3/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 2/17/26, 3/3/26 (final) Real Property Appraiser is a single class with two salary levels. Level 1 - $ 4,941.60 - $6,006.50/month Level 2 - $5,963.00 - $ 7,247.10 /month Real Property Appraisers Level I/II 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. The level at which the initial appointment is made and when advancement occurs are at the discretion of the appointing authority. Incumbents may advance from Level I to Level II provided that they have demonstrated the ability to perform the responsibilities required at a higher performance level. 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 Graduation from high school (or equivalent of a high school education as determined by passing the general education development test approved by the California Department of Education) AndFour (4) years of relevant education and/or experience. (a) One year of education shall consist of either thirty (30) passing semester units or forty-five (45) passing quarter units from a recognized accredited four-year college or university. (b)

Created: 2026-02-05