Associate Appraiser

Job Description:

Associate Appraiser

Description

The Position

The Contra Costa County Assessor's Office is recruiting to fill two (2) full-time Associate Appraiser positions. The class of Associate Appraiser represents the senior or advanced level in the professional appraisal series. Incumbents in this class may provide lead direction to subordinate appraisers and will receive general work direction from a Supervising Appraiser.

Why join the Contra Costa County Assessor's Office?
Contra Costa County is one of the largest employers in the area, offering multiple career opportunities in public service. The Contra Costa County Assessor's Office discovers and assesses all property within the County; produces and delivers an assessment roll by July 1 of each year; values all real property; audits all entities doing business in the County and values all taxable personal property; establishes and maintains a set of over 12,000 maps for assessment purposes; delineates every parcel of land in the County; and provides a public information service to assist taxpayers with questions about property ownership and assessment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional and able to work in a team environment
• Able to analyze and interpret data and present the information clearly and professionally
• Proactive in obtaining and sharing information
• A leader and a good communicator

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Managing more complex appraisals and workload
• Handling Assessment Appeals and difficult public service and valuation issues
• Making changes in ownership determinations and analyzing ownership issues
• Mentoring entry-level appraisers
• Investigating and researching property tax matters

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Your work will have a direct impact on the surrounding community
• You will work in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere
• You will perform a variety of office and field work

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will work in a large, diverse county with varying needs
• Learning and maintaining your knowledge of rules and laws that are changing on a regular basis
• A cyclical workload
• Dealing with challenging or difficult taxpayers/representatives

Competencies Required:

• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data

Read the complete job description at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/classspecs/4862

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application process.

Certificate Required: Possession of a valid Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.

Experience: Three (3) years of full time or its equivalent professional experience in appraising real property in a California County Assessors Office, or in a state or federal agency in California responsible for appraising property or Three (3) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in the class of Junior Appraiser or higher in Contra Costa County.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must upload a copy of valid Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization to their application.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of property tax laws
• Advanced computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with others

Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Online Interview Assessment: Candidates that possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online Interview Assessment. The assessment is designed to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the Associate Appraiser position. Candidates must achieve an average overall passing score of 70% or higher. Assessed competencies may include, but are not limited to: Attention to Detail, Establishing Credibility, Professional Integrity & Ethics, Self-Management, Professional & Technical Expertise, Analyzing & Interpreting Data, Adaptability, and Oral Communication.

Tentative Dates:

Online Interview Assessment: 8/15/2025-8/20/2025

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at Alex.Johnson@hrd.cccounty.us For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 8/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$102,894.86 - $125,069.40 Annually