Appraiser I/II/III

Job Description:

Appraiser I/II/III

Description

Statement on Remote Work Policy - Mono County, California

“Mono County does not permit fully remote positions. All employees are required to perform their job duties in person at their designated work location(s) to ensure compliance with Mono County policies, state labor laws, applicable tax regulations, and operational requirements. Requests for intermittent remote work may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Department Head, with approval from the County Administrative Officer (CAO).”

Description

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; to perform other job related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

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.

REPORTS TO:
Chief Appraiser or designee

CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
None.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties include but are not limited to the following:

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 the public; prepares analysis and defends challenged assessments before the Board of Equalization, when necessary; prepares reports.

Appraiser II
Conducts investigations and analyzes data in determining the value of vacant land, possessory interest, residential, small commercial, and homogeneous farm properties for tax assessment purposes; inspects building improvements and changes to determine the effect on property value; learn to conduct appraisals on more complex properties; 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; performs field inspections for a variety of purposes; prepares scale drawings of the location of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines; ability to read a variety of maps; explains assessment procedures, value determinations, methods, and laws to the public; prepares analysis -and defends challenged assessments before the Assessment Appeals Board, when necessary; prepares reports; may assist will familiarizing other staff with office functions; maintains confidentiality.

Appraiser III
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
May assist in designing, implementing, and helping maintain department appraisal procedures, methods, and standards; develops and updates sales ratio data; may assist with the design and implementation of data processing methods; conducts studies of appraisal systems and analyzes current practices; performs the full range of real property appraisal work; performs the more difficult, complex, and unusual appraisal assignments; monitors property sales and changes of ownership to evaluate transaction types and appropriateness of reappraisals; designs sample selection procedures and systems for evaluating infrequently sold properties, makes field investigations and conducts a variety of interviews to gather data for the evaluation of property; combines the variety of elements affecting property value and exercises considerable judgment in arriving at consistent, equitable appraisals for tax assessment purposes; records factual information and comments on appraisal forms; performs roll corrections on properties incorrectly assessed; performs field investigations for a variety of purposes; reads a variety of maps; explains assessment procedures, value determinations, methods, and laws to the public; prepares analysis and defends challenged assessments before the Assessment Appeals Board, when necessary; prepares reports; may provide work direction and training for less experienced staff; maintain confidentiality.

Typical Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Appraiser I
• Factors, techniques, methods, and principles involved in the appraisal of real property
• Principles of land economics

Appraiser II
• Factors, techniques, methods, and principles involved in the appraisal of real property.
• Methods of aetermining property values.
• Laws and regulations affecting the appraisal of real property, including pertinent principles and guidelines contained in the State Constitution, Revenue and Taxation Code, and Assessors Handbook.
• Organization, procedures, and responsibilities of the County .Assesso??s Office.

Appraiser III
• Factors, techniques, methods, and principles involved in the appraisal of real property.
• Methods of determining property values.
• Laws and regulations affecting the appraisal of real property, including pertinent principles and guidelines contained in the State Constitution, Revenue and Taxation Code, and Assessor's Handbooks. ..,
• Organization, procedures, and responsibilities of the County Assessor's Office.
• Principles of work direction training.

Ability and willingness to:

Appraiser I
• Learn and apply appraisal principles, methods, and techniques in the equitable and justifiable appraisal of real property.
• Assemble and analyze statistical and narrative information.
• Read and interpret maps, assessment books, property descriptions, and legal codes.
• Prepare analytical reports.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Maintain effective communications and good relations with the public and individuals questioning assessment practices and results.
• Effectively represent the County Assessor’s policies, programs, and functions with the public, community organizations, County staff, and other government agencies.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.

Appraiser II
• Apply appraisal principles, methods, and techniques in the equitable and justifiable appraisal of real property.
• Assemble and analyze statistical and narrative information.
• Read and interpret maps, assessment • books, property • descriptions, and legal codes
• Prepare analytical reports.
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Operate various equipment such as typewriter and computer.
• Speak and write effectively.
• Maintain effective communications and good relations with the public and jndi??iduals questioning assessment practices,an?? results.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Learn more complex appraisal tasks.

Appraiser III
• Apply appraisal principles, methods, and techniques in the equitable and justifiable appraisal of real property.
• Perform the more complex real property appraisal work.
• Provide training and work direction to other staff.
• Assemble and analyze statistical and narrative information.
• Read and interpret maps, assessment books, property descriptions, and legal codes.
• Prepare analytical reports.
• Perform a variety of special projects and assignments.
• Assist with the establishment of standardized appraisal systems and methods; •
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Speak and write effectively.
• Maintain effective communications and good relations with the public and individuals questioning assessment practices and results.
• Use computers.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Learn sales ratio analysis and ratio determination methods.
• Learn to develop appraisal methods and standards.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

With respect to education and experience, the applicant must:

1. Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher learning; or

2. Be a high school graduate (or equivalent) and have four years of relevant experience; or

3. Possess a combination of education from an accredited institution of higher education and relevant experience totaling four years.

When an applicant has not graduated from a four-year college or university, the amount of education will be calculated based on the number of successfully completed units; one year of education is equivalent to either 30 semester units or 45 quarter units. Relevant experience is employment experience occurring within the last ten years in any of the following occupations:

a. An accountant, auditor, real property appraiser, building cost estimator, engineer, real estate loan agent, real estate loan underwriter, right-of-way agent, licensed building contractor; or

b. A real estate licensee, licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing, or managing real estate; or

c. An appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in a County Assessor's office or in the BOE's Property Tax Department; or

d. An employee, other than an appraiser, appraiser aide, or appraiser trainee, of a County Assessor's office or of the BOE's Property Tax Department. However, that experience will be limited to qualifying for only two-thirds or 2.67 years of the four-year relevant experience requirement.12 The remaining one-third of time or 1.33 years, must be accumulated by other qualifying relevant experience, as previously described in items a, b, and c, or by education in an accredited institution of higher education. For those counties where the County Assessor is also the County Recorder or County Clerk, only the duties performed as part of the County Assessor's functions can qualify as relevant experience for purposes of certification as an appraiser.

Special Requirements:
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid diver’s license

Appraiser I
Continuation of employment in this class series is dependent obtaining valid Appraiser’s Certification issued by the State Board of Equalization and advancement to the Appraiser II level.

Appraiser II
Typically, incumbents have one year from the date of appointment to this class to obtain a valid appraiser's certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization.

Appraiser III
Possession of a valid appraiser's certificate• issued by the State Board of Equalization.

Supplemental Information

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Mono assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

Mono County Summary of Benefits

The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.

Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions
County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.

Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS
To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee’s cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/page/active-members/health-benefits/plans-and-rates

Dental Mono County
Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:
•$1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.
•$1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.
•Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 - 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).
•Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.
Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Vision
Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:
•well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.
•$160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.
•$180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Basic Life Insurance
Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
Mono County also offers coverage to employee’s spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.
•Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00
•At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00
•Coverage for Employee’s Spouse is $1,000.00
•Coverage for Employee’s Children is also $1,000.00
•Coverage for Employee’s Children under six months is $100.00
Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya
Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.
Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:
•For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth
•For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee’s Children for $10,000.00.

Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances
Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan
The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee’s name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.

CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions
Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.

Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.
Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups
Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:
Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55
Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55
Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50
Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50
Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov

AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider
Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.

EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.

Mono County Wellness Program
Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.
For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00

SICK & VACATION
Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.
Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)
Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:
Initial employment ----------------------------------10 days vacation per year
After three years of continuous service------15 days vacation per year
After ten years of continuous service--------17 days vacation per year
After fifteen years of continuous service---19 days vacation per year
After twenty years of continuous service--20 days vacation per year

Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.

Mono County Holidays
Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.

“Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!”

Salary:

$69,514.00 - $102,949.00 Annually