Appraiser TraineeIII

WHAT WE OFFER

• Merit IncreasesNew employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1040 hours (approximately 6 months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards. Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase.
• Educational IncentiveAn educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associates degree 3.5% for completion of a bachelors degree OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.

• Bilingual IncentiveBased on agency needproficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I) $1.00 per hour (Level II) or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Vacation Accrual New regular full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase atand 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked.
• Annual Leave Redemption After 14560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to cash in or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months.
• Sick Leave - Full time regular employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per bi-weekly pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the Countys 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3.00% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans Full time employees are given a flexible credit allowance to offset the purchase of medical dental and/or vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Flexible Spending Accounts-Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical dental and vision care and/or dependent care expenses.
• Pension Plan-Participation in the Countys defined pension plan which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
• Holidays- 13 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits-Tuition Reimbursement Disability Plans Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Wellness Program.

THE ASSESSOR:
California tax law directs the Assessor to discover inventory and assess property for tax purposes and to keep a public record of this information. The primary mission of the Ventura County Assessor is the production of the local assessment roll that reflects the current status of ownerships owners addresses and values of all locally assessed property.

The Assessors office is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization recognizing that equity is a fundamental principle that applies to all polices practices and systems. We celebrate community and employee diversity striving for inclusion and belonging and promoting empowered participation. We encourage a fair and inclusive environment enabling all to participate and reach their full potential aspiring to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities that we serve.

THE POSITION:
Under immediate supervision (the Appraiser Trainee) or general supervision (the Appraiser I and II) the incumbent performs progressively complex assignments in the appraisal of real property for ad valorem taxes; and performs related duties as required.

At each successive level incumbents are expected to demonstrate greater initiative self-direction independent judgment and conflict resolution with less supervision than preceding levels.

Appraiser Trainee:$30.30 - $40.96 per hour is the entry-level class. Incumbents receive training and assist higher-level appraisers in performing routine field and office duties involved in the appraisal of real property. This is a trainee/entry level classification and Veterans Points may apply to eligible applicants. Presentation of discharge papers or a certified copy thereof for inspection by the Director-Human Resources prior to the final filing date of the announcement shall be required of all applicants seeking Veterans preference credit.

Appraiser I:$31.65 - $44.26 per hour is the intermediate level class. Incumbents appraise residential subdivisions tracts and areas with an active market and a fair degree of comparability among properties.

Appraiser II:$36.49 - $51.16 per hour is the journey-level class. Incumbents independently perform appraisal work on a wide range of residential as well as non-residential real properties (i.e. commercial industrial and rural) applying all three (3) approaches to valuation (cost comparative sales and income).

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed Term) Intermittent and Extra Help vacancies. There are currentlytwo (2) Regular Full Time vacancies within the Assessors Office.

NOTE:If appointed at the lower level incumbent may be promoted to the higher level(s) without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements demonstrating satisfactory performance and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

Promotion to the Appraiser I and II levels will be non-competitive subject to successful completion of the requirements specified in the Ventura County Assessors Office Career Ladder Program.

Appraiser Trainee/I/II is represented by the Ventura Employees Association (VEA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: June10 2026
CLOSING DATE: June 16 2026

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Examines new and existing single-family homes new residential tracts for types and quality of construction;
• Classifies structures according to shape size types of construction and estimated costs reads and interprets blueprints;
• Obtains verifies and analyzes pertinent sales information income and cost data to arrive at value conclusions;
• Contacts realtors builders lending agencies city planning offices and property owners to gather information pertaining to factors which affect market values;
• Identifies and recognizes view factors and negative influences such as railroads freeways drainage channels or adjacent commercial uses;
• Determines depreciation factors and their effects on market value;
• Performs other duties as required.

In addition to the above duties the Level II may perform the following:

• Examines multi-family residential commercial industrial and rural properties for types of quality of construction;
• Performs cost market and income appraisals;
• Determines cost trends unit cost and market factors utilizing information on construction costs sales rents leases business income and expenses;
• Completes appraisals on structures affected by calamities such as fires floods landslides and earthquakes;
• Explains assessments to taxpayers; if necessary appears before the Assessment Appeals Board to defend assessments.

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION TRAINING and EXPERIENCE
Progressively responsible experience in real property appraisal which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge and abilities. The required knowledge and abilities also can be obtained by:

Completion of a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution

AND

Appraiser Trainee: No experience required.
Appraiser I: One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to that of an Appraiser Trainee.
Appraiser II:Three (3) years of experience as a real property appraiser. Two (2) years of which must be at a level comparable to that of an Appraiser I.

Substitution:
Professional experience within the last ten (10) years that demonstrates application of analytical methodologies or statistical techniques to real property appraisals may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four (4) years. Experience as an Assessors Technician or equivalent class in Ventura County Assessors Office may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Supplemental Information
Appraisers are required to conduct field appraisal work and may be exposed to hazardous conditions inclement weather and uncooperative and/or hostile property owners. Incumbents are required to sit stand walk bend stoop squat twist reach and occasionally work on irregular surfaces.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Drivers License: A valid California drivers license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Certification: Appointees must attain State certification as an Appraiser for property tax purposes within one (1) year of appointment. Failure to pass the State Board of Equalization Certification Examination within one (1) year may result in termination.
• Conflict of Interest Statement: In accordance with the Political Reform Act of 1974 incumbents at all levels will be required to file an annual Conflict of Interest Statement.

If you are using education to qualify verification of completion of college coursework and/or a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution is required.

• Submit your college diploma or transcripts/grade reports from an accredited college or university which shows your name the conferred date of your degree and the major area of study; submit within three (3) business days of the closing date of this recruitment.
• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Degree(s) from a foreign institution require an academic credential evaluation to determine the U.S. equivalency.
• If the name on this documentation is different from the name on your application include documents that show the name change (e.g. a marriage certificate).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Some to thorough knowledge (depending on level in series) of: state and local laws relating to property valuations; appraisal methods and techniques; the effect of economic trends on building construction practices materials and the other factors involved in the valuation of land financial records and accounting practices relating to depreciation and income capitalization current social political economic and scientific developments and trends; policies and procedures of the Assessors Office.

FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura California no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 16 2026.

To apply online please refer to our website atcounty.gov/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form please call for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources 800 South Victoria Avenue L-1970 Ventura CA 93009.

Note to Applicant: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your applications and supplemental questionnaire; however it may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

NOTE TO LATERAL TRANSFER CANDIDATES: If presently permanently employed in another merit or civil service public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a merit or civil service style examination then appointment by Lateral Transfer may be possible. If interested please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE qualifying
All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining qualifications for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

APPLICATION SCREENING qualifying
All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Applicants meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the recruitment process.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%
An un-proctored online and internet-based job-relatedwritten examination will be conducted to test candidates knowledge skills and abilities in relation to Mathematics; Directional Relationships; Collation Tabulation and Data Analysis; Reading Comprehension; Public Relations; Calculations Directions Progression; and English Usage. Candidates must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

ELIGIBLE LIST

Applicants successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of six (6) months.