APPRAISER III

Position Description

Final Filing Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026

Exam #: 26/28A22/03CC

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Assessor's Office has the responsibility to locate all taxable property in the County and to identify ownership. This office establishes value for all taxable property and applies all legal exemptions to the property.

Appraiser III is found only in the Assessor's Office and is the advanced working level and/or lead worker class in the series. Under direction, performs difficult technical valuation work in the appraisal of real property (residential and commercial) for ad valorem tax purposes; leads, trains and reviews the work of subordinate appraisers in valuation of real property and/or performs in a specialized area of appraisal work; and performs other related work as required.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Pays attention to details.
• Is a self-starter.
• Can work independently.
• Can train, monitor, advise and motivate a team of subordinate appraisers.
• Is responsive and proactive when addressing tax payer needs.
• Is honest and ethical.
• Is flexible.
  
  

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work in a dynamic environment with others who have strong values and integrity.
• You will have lots of interaction with the public, tax representatives and attorneys.
• You will be challenged to read, understand, and train on the various ways property can be valued for tax purposes.
• You will provide a vital service that supports the mission of the County.
  
  

A few challenges you might face with this job:

• You will need to work with some taxpayers, tax representatives and attorneys who are difficult and/or dissatisfied.
• You will need to stay current and adjust to ongoing legislative updates/changes.
• You will be expected to process a high volume of work.
• You will be expected to learn the legal terminology related to property valuation.
  
  

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Incumbents are responsible for their own territories and appeals; ensuring that their work is performed timely, competently, completely and is up to date.

Appraiser III is a full-time, Monday through Friday, 8-5 position.

Possession of an advanced appraisal certificate is highly desirable.

Examples of Duties

• Appraises commercial and industrial properties, various classes of buildings and related structures, improved and unimproved land and interests in land.
• Provides direction to Appraisers in the performance of day-to-day activities; determines priorities, trains, assigns and reviews work and assists in establishing job standards and evaluation of work quality and performance levels; provides ongoing feedback to staff relative to job performance and provides input to supervisor for performance evaluations.
• Recommends new and/or improved methods for arriving at appropriate and equitable appraisals for different types of property.
• Analyzes sales, listings, and income of real property; examines recorded information in County offices.
• Interviews individual taxpayers and interested groups and explains appraisal and assessing procedures; appears as an expert witness in hearings pertaining to appraisals; presents appraisals to the assessment appeals board.
  
  

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Appraiser III.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities, including but not limited to, excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of integrity and professionalism.

Working Knowledge Of

• Methods of real property appraisal, practices, procedures and terminology.
• California Property tax laws and regulations and the Assessor's Handbook.
• Factors involved in appraising various classes of real property.
• Factors affecting the economic value of property.
• Statistical concepts and applications.
  
  

Skill and Ability to:

• Make moderate to complex appraisals of residential, commercial, industrial, rural properties and change in ownership determinations.
• Lead, assign, train, and review the work of subordinate staff.
• Interpret data and apply mathematical calculations to property appraisal.
• Draw sketches of improvements to scale.
• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches and property descriptions.
• Keep accurate and detailed records.
• Prepare clear and concise recommendations and reports.
• Operate a variety of office equipment, such as a calculator and personal computer.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
  
  

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Requirements

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Two years of experience as an Appraiser II or in an appraisal class of comparable or higher level.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Pursuant to Rules 282 and 283 of the State of California Board of Equalization Property Tax Rules, a Temporary Appraiser's Certificate will be issued only upon meeting the minimum qualifications listed under Option I, II or III as detailed in EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/ EDUCATION/ TRAINING above; and
• Pursuant to Article 8, Section 670 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California, a Permanent Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Equalization is to be obtained within one year of appointment. Failure to obtain a Permanent California Appraiser's Certificate within one year of appointment will be cause for termination of employment; and
• Pursuant to Article 8, Section 671 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California, completion of at least 24 hours of training conducted or approved by the California State Board of Equalization is required in each one-year period.
• Prospective employees for the Assessor-County Clerk/Recorder will be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
  
  

Benefits

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

Notes

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
  
  

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

by Friday, April 10, 2026, 11:59 PM(PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Assessor/County Clerk-Recorder

Attn: Human Resources

168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: 831-759-6602 Fax: 831-759-6628

Qualifications

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions
  
  

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application.

To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie James, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6602, or ARCTTCHR@co.monterey.ca.us.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Your responses to the questions will be reviewed and scored in a Qualifications Appraisal evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as this information will be critical in the competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your responses to the supplemental questions as incomplete. Note: All application materials submitted will be reviewed along with your supplemental questions and County of Monterey application.

• I have read and understand these instructions.
  
  

02

Do you have a Permanent Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Equalization? Please attach a scanned copy to application prior to submitting. (Please note, this will NOT be used to determine minimum qualifications).

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you possess an Advanced Appraiser's Certification issued by the State of California Board of Equalization? (Desirable qualification only-will not be used to determine minimum qualifications.) Please attach a scanned copy to application prior to submitting. (Please note, this will NOT be used to determine minimum qualifications).

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to determine a valuation of residential and multi-family properties.

05

Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to determine the valuation of commercial and industrial properties utilizing various methods.

06

Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to provide guidance and feedback to team members in the performance of their day-to-day activities and in providing training.

• Required Question