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  • APPRAISER / PERSONAL PROPERTY

    Los Angeles, California United States LOS ANGELES COUNTY Full Time $58,128.00 - $105,557.52 Annually Aug 30, 2025
    Los Angeles County Employer:

    LOS ANGELES COUNTY

    Start Your Career with Los Angeles County With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.  With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives. A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday. A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County. The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless. Flexible Work Schedules Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options. Your Choice of Locations From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home. Job Security The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success. Career Development The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available. Outstanding Benefits The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Diversity Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.      

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    Job Description

    Position/Program Information

    [ THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD TO ACCEPT ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED NEED NOT REAPPLY.]

    EXAM NUMBER

    G1962AI

    TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

    We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

    FILING PERIOD

    We will be accepting online applications on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT).
    All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, September 5, 2025, to be accepted.

    Our vision is to be the premier property assessment agency in the nation. Our mission is to produce an accurate and timely Assessment Roll while delivering outstanding service to the public. We believe in ethics in the work environment! We are dedicated professionals committed to serving our employees and the public.

    The County of Los Angeles serves a demographically and geographically diverse population of more than 10 million residents and has been listed as one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers. Employing over 100,000 employees who work in roles as broad as law, civil engineering, public safety, healthcare, and human services, the County provides vital and wide-ranging public services. The County is a Fair Chance employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness in our workforce. We are a diverse economic and cultural hub, driving major elements of the national and world economies.

    Are you ready to join the nation's premier assessment agency?
    As an Appraiser in training, you will participate in a formal one-year Appraiser Trainee Certification Program (ATCP) designed to prepare you for a career in personal property appraisal with the Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor. The purpose of this program is to teach you the theory of appraising and techniques of valuing personal property for assessment purposes.

    The training program will be a combination of classroom instruction and appraisal field training under the direction of experienced appraisers. This combination of theory and practical experience makes for an interesting and well-rounded training program. You will learn various appraisal methods which involve the application of appraisal principles and practices used in the valuation of personal property for assessment purposes.

    Where you will work:
    Your one-year training will begin at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 located adjacent to Grand Park.

    Take advantage of the many benefits that come with working at the Civic Center, including:
      ◦ Food trucks
      ◦ Coffee shops including Starbucks
      ◦ Calm walking paths
      ◦ Health Fairs and numerous events throughout the year


    Our downtown location includes easy access to all forms of public transportation and parking options, including low-fare local buses to shuttle you around the city. Did we mention that we are within walking distance to attractions such as The Broad, MOCA, the Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theater, and gourmet restaurants that round out this rare working environment? When your workday is over you can stay, play, and explore.

    As part of your field training, you will be assigned to any of the following locations and can be moved to a different location upon completion of the program. There is no guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your preference in location during or after field training.

    1) Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration - 500 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

    2) East District Office - 1190 Durfee Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733

    3) East Annex Office - 1198 Durfee Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733

    4) North District Office - 13800 Balboa Blvd. Sylmar, CA 91342

    5) Lancaster Regional Office - 2541 E. Avenue K-6 Lancaster, CA 93535

    6) West Regional Office #1 - 6167 Bristol Parkway Culver City, CA 90230

    7) West Regional Office #2 - 325 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007

    8) West Regional Office #3 - 9355 Burton Way Beverly Hills, CA 90210

    9) South District Office - 1401 E. Willow St. Signal Hill, CA 90755

    Essential Job Functions

    Appraiser Trainee Certification Program (ATCP) Training Curriculum
      ◦ Receives formal classroom instruction and on-the-job training in personal property theories, principles and techniques, aspects of personal property appraisal work, property tax law, assessment practice, and departmental policies to provide for a fundamental basis of understanding of personal property assessment methodology.

      ◦ Learns the three professionally accepted approaches to value, and how to obtain and utilize market information needed in each of the approaches to determine their estimate of fair market value, using an electronic device and course materials.

      ◦ Under close supervision, performs field canvass, through the use of a field book, for the purpose of discovering and appraising the taxable personal property of business owners or to otherwise account for a location.

      ◦ Learns how to process Business Property Statements submitted by taxpayers that are required to be filed to determine the assessed value, using related software applications.

      ◦ Learns to utilize the Assessor's Records, property database systems, and its procedures to research assessment situations, evaluate taxpayer inquiries, coordinate, and enroll property tax assessments in order to determine the appropriate action, i.e. assessment changes, assessment enrollment, etc.

      ◦ Under close supervision, learns techniques in valuing machinery, equipment, and personal property to determine assessed value.

      ◦ Under close supervision, learns to collect, verify, and review taxpayer files, records, financial and market data, or related documents in order to obtain information necessary to complete appraisals and assessments.

      ◦ Communicates with peers, supervisors, and members of the public in order to respond to inquiries or to gather, disseminate, or request information.


    Field Assignment
      ◦ Participates in continuing education regarding theories, principles, techniques, and other aspects of assessment and appraisal work as mandated by the Board of Equalization to maintain certification.

      ◦ Applies the professionally accepted approaches to value by collecting, verifying and analyzing data, such as market, cost and income, in order to determine a fair market value.

      ◦ Travels to various locations throughout LA County to perform field canvasses using a field book to discover and appraise the taxable personal property of business owners or to otherwise account for a location.

      ◦ Processes Business Property Statements to determine assessed value, using related software applications.

      ◦ Utilizes the Assessor's records, property database systems, and its procedures to research assessment situations, evaluate taxpayer inquiries, coordinate, and enroll property tax assessments in order to determine the appropriate action, i.e. assessment changes, assessment enrollment, etc.

      ◦ Communicates and collaborates with supervisors, peers, support staff, and outside agencies in order to request, gather, disseminate, and clarify information.

      ◦ Reviews taxpayer files, records, or related documents in order to obtain information necessary to complete appraisals and assessments.

      ◦ Communicates with taxpayers or their representatives and members of the public, verbally and/or in writing, in order to explain assessment policies and procedures and answer questions concerning property assessments.

      ◦ Prepares assessments appeals cases and testifies as an expert witness at Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) hearings.

      ◦ Audits selected commercial and industrial firms to verify business personal property costs against company books and records.



    Requirements

    REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

    OPTION I: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which must include completion of six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units in accounting courses.

    OR

    OPTION II: Sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units from an accredited college or university, which must include six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units in accounting courses AND two (2) years holding the County of Los Angeles payroll title of Appraiser Assistant.

    Desirable Qualifications:
    1) Completion of 18 semester or 27 quarter units of accounting courses, including a course in auditing.
    2) A valid and permanent certification of Appraiser issued by the California Board of Equalization.
    3) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, finance, management, real estate, economics, or related field.

    To verify that you meet the education requirement, we need you to submit a copy of your official transcript. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, if applicable, the units completed per required course, and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
    https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and
    https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

    To receive credit for completion of a permanent certification of Appraiser, you must provide a copy of the certificate.

    Please attach a copy of your official transcript to your application or submit the document to Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the last day of filing.

    We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to to the exam analyst.

    WITHHOLD INFORMATION
     No withhold will be allowed. Requirements must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
     You will need to meet Property Tax Appraiser certification requirements established by the California State Board of Equalization within one (1) year of employment.

    PHYSICAL CLASS

    Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

    LI CENSE

    A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment.

    Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

    Additional Information

    Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

    EXAMINATION CONTENT

    This examination will consist of TWO parts:

    Part I - Multiple Choice assessment:
      ◦ Written Expression
      ◦ Analysis and Reasoning
      ◦ Reading Comprehension
      ◦ Accounting


    Only those candidates who pass the Part I with a score of 70% or higher will proceed to Part II weighted 100%. Part I is not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.

    Part II - Structured Interview - assesses:
      ◦ Professional Potential
      ◦ Deductive Reasoning Ability
      ◦ Adaptability and Independence
      ◦ Interpersonal Skills
      ◦ Computer Applications
      ◦ Oral Communication


    Candidates must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each test part in order to be placed on the eligible list.

    TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS

    If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. Applicants applying for Appraiser/Real Property (G1962AH) and Appraiser/Personal Property (G1962AI) simultaneously, will only be allowed to take Part II (Structured Interview) once.

    TEST PREPARATION

    We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

      ◦ Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .
      ◦ Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."


    ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

    Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

    VACANCY AND JOB APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

    As a condition of employment, appointees must successfully complete the ATCP. Appointees must successfully pass the twelve (12) month probationary period and comprehensive final certification examination. Failure to pass will result in release of employment as an Appraiser.

    Willingness Requirement:
    As part of your field training, you will be assigned to any of our locations and can be moved to a different location upon completion of the ATCP. There is no guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your preference in location during or after field training. Therefore, you must be willing to work in any of the locations listed.

    APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

    We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

    Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

    We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

    We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

      ◦ Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov
      ◦ info@governmentjobs.com
      ◦ talencentral@shl.com
      ◦ donot-reply@amcatmail.com
      ◦ noreply@governmentjobs.com
      ◦ noreply@ProctorU.com
      ◦ vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov


    New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to https://www.governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

    Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

    For those who not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

    All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

    ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)
     The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

    TESTING ACCOMDATION
    If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, for Part I contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov , for Part II contact Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov . We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

    Department Contact Name: Fabian Soriano
    Department Contact Phone: (213) 974-3161

    Department Contact Email: Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov

    Testing Accommodation Coordinator Emails:

      ◦ PART I: Testingaccommodations @ hr. lacounty.gov

      ◦ PART II: Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov

    Teletype Phone: (800) 325-0778
    California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

    For detailed information, please click here

    Closing Date/Time: 9/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
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