What are the responsibilities and job description for the Appraiser (Personal Property) position at Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources?
NOTE: Application period will close at 5:00 PM PST on September 5th.
The Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor is recruiting for the position of Appraiser: Personal Property. Once hired you will participate in the Appraiser Trainee Certification Program (ATCP). This one-year paid program combines classroom instruction and real-world field training to prepare you for a career appraising machinery, equipment, and other taxable personal property for assessment purposes.
What You’ll Gain:
- Professional training in property tax law and personal property appraisal techniques
- Fieldwork experience appraising businesses and verifying assets
- Access to career advancement opportunities within LA County
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- County pension plan and generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedules in an engaging, public service environment
What You’ll Do:
- Learn and apply appraisal methods to determine fair market value of business personal property
- Conduct field canvasses to discover and appraise taxable property using assessment tools and field books
- Process Business Property Statements and enroll property tax assessments
- Analyze market and financial data to complete appraisals
- Prepare and present assessment appeal cases as an expert witness
- Collaborate with peers, taxpayers, and agencies to explain policies and resolve inquiries
Minimum Requirements:
- Option I: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including 6 semester or 9 quarter units in accounting.
Applications open at 8:00 AM PST on August 19 and close at 5:00 PM PST on August 22.