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Job Description
Definition and Class Characteristics
Interviews will be conducted the week of January 6, 2025
Looking for work-life balance? This position is full-time and fully benefitted, receiving a generous leave program. Combined with 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays per year, it’s clear that Nevada County cares for and supports employees striving for balanced, healthy work and home life.
Nevada County is seeking an Appraiser I. The right candidate for this position will have the opportunity to secure and analyze data needed to appraise real property for tax purposes. Under general supervision, they will assist with making standard field investigations, studies, and appraisals of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties.
This is an in-office, entry-level class position for real property appraisal work. Incumbents will work under supervision while gaining more independence as knowledge and skills are acquired. This position is flexibly staffed with Appraiser II, and incumbents normally advance to a higher level after gaining experience and achieving proficiency that meets the requirements for Appraiser II.
Vital duties include:- Conduct investigations, gathers, organizes and analyzes data to calculate taxable value of all taxable real property in accordance with accepted appraisal practices and standards.
- Inspects and measures building improvements and changes to determine effect on value; inspects exterior and interior of buildings to understand classification according to standards set forth in appraisal manual.
- Analyzes sales, income and expense data to decide rates, net income, and value of income producing properties and to make comparisons and adjustments to estimate the fair market value.
- Obtains information from owners, contractors, real estate agents and others, combining records and factual information and comments on appraisal forms.
- Prepares drawings of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines; annotates maps to assist in field investigations.
- Splits and allocates values for subdivisions and combinations and determines correct parcels containing improvements.
- Explain assessment procedures, determinations, methods, and laws to the general public.
- Performs roll corrections on properties incorrectly assessed, reviews properties for special exemptions and exclusion eligibility, and processes claims.
- Prepares analysis and defends challenged assessments before the Assessment Appeals Board.
Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit, 11 standard and 3 floating holidays each year, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, complementary and voluntary life insurance plans, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care account (DCA), and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.Benefit eligibility and options are based on regular or temporary employee status.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
For a full job description including minimum qualifications, please click here .
Benefits Guide
The Benefits Guide is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
2024 Health Insurance Plans- Anthem Select HMO
- Anthem Traditional HMO
- Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
- Blue Shield Trio HMO
- Kaiser HMO
- PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
- PERS Platinum PPO
- PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:- Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Basic Term Life
- Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
- Optional Dependent Term Life
- Optional Term Life
Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60
Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers:
Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.
Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.
Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.
We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, www.calpers.ca.gov , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
Closing Date/Time: 12/1/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Nevada
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Nestled into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada County is known as the heart of the “Gold Country.” Nevada County is known to provide its residents with a great quality of life.
The economy is well supported by a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, retail, technology, agriculture, construction and health services.
Nevada County has an above-average high school graduation rate, accessibility to traditional, charter and private schools, and higher-level education at two local Sierra College campuses.
Infrastructure projects such as the broadband initiative and library technology center offer opportunities for viable expansion while maintaining a small-town feel. The Gold Country is often a recommended tourist destination and stands out for its rich history, museums, and quaint Victorian architecture coupled with an assortment of outdoor, arts, and cultural activities offered yearround.
Residents and visitors enjoy Nevada County’s historic foothill towns nestled amidst pristine rivers, picturesque forests and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nevada County offers a rural, small-town lifestyle, while still being located within a convenient distance from urban centers in Sacramento, the Bay Area and Reno.
Weather:
The weather of Nevada County is another valued feature of the area. Residents enjoy a long, warm sunny season while experiencing color changes in the fall with cool, occasionally snowy winters. Summer temperatures are typically mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Rain in January typically averages ten inches per year and the highest elevations receive an annual average of 206 inches of snow.
Recreation:
Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting and backpacking. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater and children’s activities, visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting.
Arts and Culture:
Nevada County is a creative hotspot in the Sierra Nevada, offering an array of experiences, including concerts, film festivals, street fairs, dance performances, poetry readings, studio tours and galleries. The county also has numerous venues for performing arts, many of which are historic settings. The arts have a large economic impact, which has become a vital component to life in Nevada County.
We strive to be an employer of choice through active engagement with employees, development of programs that both support employees and align with Board of Supervisors' strategy, and the creation of a culture that fosters innovation.
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