Senior Appraiser

Description

Are you a skilled professional seeking a rewarding career opportunity in the field of property assessment and valuation?

Look no further The County of Yolo A The Positions The Senior Appraisers conduct complex real property assessments; audit real property financial records; train, lead, and review the work of professional and non-professional staff. The incumbents also The ideal candidates  are dynamic communicators and collaborators who can prepare and present comprehensive reports as well as recommend sound solutions, especially when applying real and business property laws, regulations and policies. have leadership, team dynamics, coordination, and team building skills to lead others while accurately and timely complete projects. possess solid software knowledge including word processing, spreadsheets and database programs. How To Apply

Essential Functions

To view the full Senior Appraiser class/job description, please click  here Experience in real estate sales or transfers will not be considered equivalent to the appraisal and valuation work referred to in this requirement.

License
Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

here Application ProcessYour application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement.  A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:As an attachment to the online application By e-mail to > By fax to (530) 666-8049 By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00 > Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via mail, or County interoffice mail. Selection Procedure The selection process steps may change with or without notice.  Verification of Education Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation. Please do not send originals ; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned. All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English.  If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency.  The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site ( Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:  A written statement from a accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable courses for content, credit and grade.  Note : Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE 601 University Ave., Suite 127Sacramento, CA 95825(916) 921-0790FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICESan Diego, CA 92175(619) 265-5810CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.Anaheim, CA 92817(714) 237-9272GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393Redondo Beach, CA 90277(310) 828-5709INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE Culver City, CA 90231-3665(310) 258-9451Screening for Best QualifiedContact Information

Equal Employment Opportunity
Yolo County, a place where YOU belong The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce?  Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community. Come join us This is where YOU belong.

RETIREMENT

Were you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have "Classic" member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members 

"Classic" member CalPERS retirement formulas are:

Misc: at 55
Safety: at 55
Deputy Sheriff Safety: at 50

"New" member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:

Misc: 2% @ 62
Safety: @ 57

BENEFITS
The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including:

 - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
 - CalPERS Retirement
 - Deferred Compensation Plans
 - Flexible Spending Accounts
 - Employee Assistance Program
 - Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave 
 - Holidays & Floating Holidays 
 - Disability Plans
 - Social Security & Medicare

Benefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible
Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking

01 The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the closing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the closing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet. Yes No 02 I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County. Yes No 03 Please indicate your highest level of education. Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Masters Degree and higher None of the above 04 If you indicated that you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in question above please list the course of study for which this degree was awarded. If you do not possess a degree, please indicate N/A for your response. 05 The minimum experience requirement of the Senior Appraiser position is three (3) years of experience performing property appraisal duties comparable to those of Appraiser III of which two (2) years must have been in an Assessor's Office. Please briefly elaborate how you meet or exceed the above requirement. 06 Do you currently possess a valid Advanced Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization? Yes No 07 If you answered "Yes" to question #6, please list your certification number and confirm if your State Board of Equalization certification include the Auditor-Appraiser designation. 08 Official or unofficial transcripts/diplomas and Certification are acceptable. To affirm that I have completed the noted education and certification, I have attached a copy of my diploma/transcript and certification to this application. Yes No Not applicable 09 Describe your previous work experience planning, coordinating, directing, and leading or supervising the activities of subordinate staff or projects. Include the positions/classifications held, the number/size of the teams, duration, where you acquire the experience, and any notable achievements or challenges you have encountered. 10 Describe your experience preparing, managing, and presenting appeals before an Assessment Appeals Board and the outcome. In your response, please include the name(s) of your employer(s) where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A. 11 Describe your experience reviewing financial records including how you have applied the California Revenue and Taxation Code in your previous work experience involving commercial, industrial, residential, agricultural, special purpose properties, and personal property appraisal. In your response, include the name(s) of your employer(s) where this experience was gained and the dates of employment. If you do not have experience in this area, please type N/A.

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