CAREER DESCRIPTIONAPPRAISER TRAINEESalary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
DEADLINE TO APPLYThis recruitment is open to the public and will be
advertised from June 24, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
Applications will ONLY be accepted on Monday, July 1, 2024 and Tuesday, July 2, 2024 until 11:59 PM (PST). On these dates only, the APPLY button will appear and qualified candidates may apply.OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment will establish an
open eligible list. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future Appraiser Trainee vacancies. This list may also be used to fill Appraiser Trainee in this classification until the next recruitment.
THE OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR The Assessor’s Office values all legally assessable property with uniformity and impartiality, producing property tax assessment rolls in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The Assessor staff help Business, Real and Personal Property owners understand their property valuations and apply exclusions and exemptions as allowed by property tax law.
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THE OPPORTUNITY The Appraiser Trainee is a one-year program in the Appraiser series designed to prepare candidates for a career in real estate with the Orange County Assessor's Office. The purpose of the training program is to teach trainees the theory of appraising and techniques of valuing real property for assessment purposes.
A part of the year's training is devoted to classroom study and the balance of time remaining is spent in the field making appraisals, under the direction of experienced appraisers. This combination of theory and practical experience makes for an interesting and well-rounded training program. Under close supervision, Appraiser Trainees learn various appraisal methods which involve the application of appraisal principles and practices used in the valuation of real property for assessment purposes.
After successful completion of the one-year training program, trainees will be eligible to advance to the position of Appraiser if certification requirements are met. To become certified, an Appraiser Trainee must successfully pass all phases of the training during the training year.
During the training year, Appraiser Trainees will:
- Learn the three major appraisal approaches for estimating value: the cost approach, the comparative sales approach, and the income approach.
- Review taxpayer files, records, or related documents in order to obtain information necessary to complete appraisals and assessments.
- Inspect the exterior and interior of buildings to determine classification according to established standards and guides; examines and takes into consideration the quality of materials, fixtures, equipment and general construction.
- Measure buildings and computes total area, prepares scale drawings of buildings in relation to property lines.
- Interview owners, contractors, real estate agents and others to obtain data relating to terms and conditions indicating value of real and personal property.
Upon successful completion of the training program, the Appraiser Trainees will be eligible for advancement to the position of Appraiser I, subject to meeting certification requirements. Certification entails successfully passing all phase of the training during the training year.
Qualification RequirementsTo be considered for the Appraiser Trainee position, candidates must meet the minimum required education and/or experience as required by the California State Board of Equalization. The following options fulfill the qualification requirements:
Graduation from an accredited four-year institution of higher education
ORHighschool graduation or equivalent and have four years of relevant work experience that demonstrates knowledge and experience
ORCombination of education and relevant experience totaling four (4) years
Relevant experience can include:
- Employment as an appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in an Assessor's office or at the Board of Equalization (BOE).
- Employment in roles other than an appraiser, appraiser aide, or appraiser trainee in an Assessor's office. However, this experience will only account for 2/3 of the required four-year experience. The remaining 1/3 must be accumulated through other qualifying relevant experience or appropriate education.
In addition to the experience and/or education required above, the ideal candidate's experience will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the following competencies:
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE | TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE- Interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, and State Board of Equalization guidelines
- Utilizing principles and practices of real and personal property taxation
- Collecting and interpreting technical assessor data
- Interpreting blueprints, maps, sketches, and legal property documents
- Proficient with computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite
PROBLEM-SOLVING | ANALYTICAL SKILLS- Identifying, evaluating, and resolving issues as they arise, using decision-making abilities and technical expertise
- Developing solutions, proposing solutions, achieving measurable results, and implementing best business practices
- Thriving in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS | TEAMWORK- Working with other public and private agencies in efforts to provide outstanding customer service to the community, public, and key stakeholders
- Generating consensus and building collaborative relationships to achieve common goals
COMMUNICATION SKILLS | ORAL & WRITTEN- Responding quickly, courteously, and proficiently to customer service requests
- Soliciting feedback and adjusting customer requests to fit into business improvements
- Interacting courteously and tactfully with client agencies/departments and the public
- Communicating technical information in a clear and concise manner
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Click
here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Appraiser Trainee classification. Physical and mental requirements as well as environmental and working conditions will be listed on the classification specification.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS :Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment.
Online Assessment (Weighted 100%)Candidates whose applications reflect the most job-related experience and training will be invited to online assessments. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. Veterans Em p loyment Preference Policy (VEPP) The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click
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Eli g ible List Once the assessment has been completed, Assessor Human Resources will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPlease see below for important information regarding COVID 19 related recommendations Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click
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EMAIL NOTIFICATION Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
www.governmentjobs.com . FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Omar Ghazi at
omar.ghazi@ocgov.com or (714) 834-6182.
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
