Appraiser Aide

Salary : $66,830.40 - $79,102.40 Annually
Location : Napa, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1028-2025-12-01
Department: Assessor-Recorder-County-Clerk
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 12/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more .
The Position
Appraiser Aides support the Assessor's Office by collecting, verifying, organizing, and processing information related to property assessments and exemption programs. Appraiser Aides may perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks, including field data collection, reviewing documents, updating assessment records, preparing worksheets, and assisting the public. Appraiser Aide positions may be made in Business Property, Real Property, or Exemptions depending on operational needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience in property assessment functions in a County Assessor department or appropriate experience directly related to Assessor administration activities OR two years of related experience in fields such as real estate sales or mortgage lending.

Education: Equivalent to two years of college level course work in economics, business administration, real estate principles, accounting, mathematics/statistics or a related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis).

License or Certificate*:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy in the Assessor Division of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Department. The list is established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

The Recruitment ProcessApplication Deadline

5:00 pm (PST) on DECEMBER 12, 2025

Applications Screening and Supplemental Questions Scoring

Week of December 15, 2025

Supplemental questions will be scored by the subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.

Oral Panel Exam

Tentatively scheduled for the week of January 12, 2026. The most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties

BenefitsLearn more about the benefits package for this position .

Scheduled salary increase and Winter Time Off (WTO):

• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
• 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)

ADA AccommodationApplicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)
PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
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THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.
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Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

• Yes
• No

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This position performs both office and field work, including collecting data, measuring improvements, reviewing documents, and assisting in preparing valuation records. Describe your experience performing technical or analytical duties for the following areas that apply to your experience:• Real property or business personal property data collection• Construction, cost estimating, blueprint/map reading• Field inspections or on-site verification• Reviewing permits, ownership records, financial data, or regulatory documentation• Real estate, appraisal, agriculture/vineyards, manufactured homes• Exemptions processing or public agency program reviewFor each area you have experience in, describe your specific duties, the tools/software used, the level of responsibility you held, and the organization you worked.
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This position requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work within established procedures and deadlines. Describe a situation where you were responsible for completing detailed or technical work. In your response, please include the following information:• The specific work you were responsible for• The steps you took to ensure accuracy and completeness• Any challenges you encountered and how you addressed them• The final outcome
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Appraiser Aides regularly assist the public, sometimes explaining rules or processes related to property records, exemptions, or valuation procedures. Describe your experience providing customer service involving complex or technical topics and include the following information:• Who your customers were (public, businesses, professionals, etc.)• Examples of topics you explained• Describe a time when you handled a challenging question from a difficult customer• Explain your approach to maintaining professionalism and clarity
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If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process.I have read and understand this requirement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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