APPRAISER / REAL PROPERTY Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4772966) Apply  APPRAISER / REAL PROPERTY Salary $58,128.00 - $105,557.52 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number G1962AH Department ASSESSOR Opening Date 08/08/2025 Closing Date 8/22/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER G1962AH TYPE OF RECRUITMENT We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. FILING PERIOD We will be accepting online applications on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications must be received before5:00 p.m. onFriday, August 22, 2025, to be accepted. Our vision is to be the premier property assessment agency in the nation. Our mission is to produce an accurate and timely Assessment Roll while delivering outstanding service to the public. We believe in ethics in the work environment! We are dedicated professionals committed to serving our employees and the public. The County of Los Angeles serves a demographically and geographically diverse population of more than 10 million residents and has been listed as one of Forbes’ Best Large Employers. Employing over 100,000 employees who work in roles as broad as law, civil engineering, public safety, healthcare, and human services, the County provides vital and wide-ranging public services. The County is a Fair Chance employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness in our workforce. We are a diverse economic and cultural hub, driving major elements of the national and world economies. Are you ready to join the nation's premier assessment agency? As an Appraiser in training, you will participate in a formal one-year Appraiser Trainee Certification Program (ATCP) designed to prepare you for a career in real estate with the Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor. The purpose of this program is to teach you the theory of appraising and techniques of valuing real property for assessment purposes. The training program will be a combination of classroom instruction and appraisal field training under the direction of experienced appraisers. This combination of theory and practical experience makes for an interesting and well-rounded training program. You will learn various appraisal methods which involve the application of appraisal principles and practices used in the valuation of real property for assessment purposes. Where you will work: Your one-year training will begin at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 located adjacent to Grand Park. Take advantage of the many benefits that come with working at the Civic Center, including: + Food trucks + Coffee shops including Starbucks + Calm walking paths + Health Fairs and numerous events throughout the year Our downtown location includes easy access to all forms of public transportation and parking options, including low-fare local buses to shuttle you around the city. Did we mention that we are within walking distance to attractions such as The Broad, MOCA, the Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theater, and gourmet restaurants that round out this rare working environment? When your workday is over you can stay, play, and explore. As part of your field training, you will be assigned to any of the following locations and can be moved to a different location upon completion of the p rogram. There is no guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your preference in location during or after field training. 1) Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration - 500 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 2) East District Office - 1190 Durfee Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733 3) East Annex Office - 1198 Durfee Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733 4) North District Office - 13800 Balboa Blvd. Sylmar, CA 91342 5) Lancaster Regional Office - 2541 E. Avenue K-6 Lancaster, CA 93535 6) West Regional Office #1 - 6167 Bristol Parkway Culver City, CA 90230 7) West Regional Office #2 - 325 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007 8) West Regional Office #3 - 9355 Burton Way Beverly Hills, CA 90210 9) South District Office - 1401 E. Willow St. Signal Hill, CA 90755 Essential Job Functions Appraiser Trainee Certification Program (ATCP) Training Curriculum + Participates in formal classroom and on-the-job training to learn the theories, principles, and techniques of the accepted approaches to value (cost, sales comparison, and income), including complex mathematical formulas and concepts. + Learns the policies and procedures of the Office of the Assessor in order to establish a foundational knowledge of property tax assessment. + Under close supervision, learns to apply the cost approach. This will include performing on-site inspections of residential, commercial, or industrial structures. + Learns how to utilize departmental records, property database systems, and other analytical software in order to research assessment situations, and coordinate and enroll property tax assessments. + Learns how to evaluate taxpayer inquiries, both verbal and written, in order to determine the appropriate action, such as assessment changes and assessment enrollment. + Communicates with peers, supervisors, government agencies, and members of the public in order to answer questions, or gather, disseminate, and request information. + Collects, verifies, and examines market data for the purpose of completing appraisals and assessments. Field Assignment + Collects, verifies, and analyzes market and subject information as needed in each of the three professionally accepted approaches to value in order to determine and estimate of fair market value. + Collects, verifies, and analyzes income, expense, sales, and cost data, including information regarding property transfers to be used in the appraisal of residential, commercial, and industrial property and in the preparation of appraisal reports and market data studies/reports. + Conducts on-site inspection of residential, commercial, or industrial property for assessment purposes; measures improvements, notes property characteristics, prepares diagrams to scale, and computes square footage to ensure correct valuation. + Interfaces with evolving systems to access departmental records and data in order to research assessment situations, update parcel information, and/or enroll property tax assessments. + Prepares assessment appeals cases and testifies as an expert witness at Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) hearings. + Communicates with taxpayers or their representatives, verbally and/or in writing, in order to explain assessment policies and procedures and answer questions concerning property assessments. + Communicates and collaborates with supervisors, peers, support staff, and outside agencies in order to request, gather, disseminate, and clarify information. + Participates in continuing education regarding theories, principles, techniques, and other aspects of assessment and appraisal work as mandated by the Board of Equalization to maintain certification. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY OPTION I :A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. OR OPTION II : Sixty (60) semester or ninety (90) quarter units of credit from an accredited college or university and two (2) years holding the County of Los Angeles payroll title of Appraiser Assistant. Desirable Qualifications: 1) A valid and permanent certification of Appraiser issued by the California Board of Equalization. 2) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, finance, management, real estate, economics, or related field. For Option I, to verify that you meet the education requirement, we need you to submit a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or verification letter from school's Registrars Office on the official letter head of the school with college or university seal. For Option II, a copy of your official transcript demonstrating units completed must be provided. The document should show the date the degree was conferred (Option I) or units completed (Option II) and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf To receive credit for completion of a permanent certification of Appraiser, you must provide a copy of the certificate. All documents must be attached to your application or emailed to Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.govwithin five (5) calendar days from the last day of filing. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to to the exam analyst. WITHHOLD INFORMATION No withhold will be allowed. Requirements must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS You will need to meet Property Tax Appraiser certification requirements established by the California State Board of Equalization within one (1) year of employment. PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class II – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant’s driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. Additional Information Once we have identified that you meet the requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent: EXAMINATION CONTENT This examination will consist of TWO parts: Part I – Multiple Choice assessment: + Grammar and Punctuation + Vocabulary + Reading Comprehension + Arithmetic + Logic and Data Interpretation + Spatial Relations Only those candidates who pass the Part I with a score of 70% or higher will proceed to Part II weighted 100%. Part I is not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19. Part II – Structured Interview, asses: + Professional Potential + Deductive Reasoning Ability + Adaptability and Independence + Interpersonal Skills + Computer Applications + Oral Communication Candidates must meet the requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on each test part in order to be placed on the eligible list. TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.Applicants applying for Appraiser/Real Property (G1962AH) and Appraiser/Personal Property (G1962AI) simultaneously, will only be allowed to take Part II (Structured Interview) once. TEST PREPARATION We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary. + Online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests. + Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance." ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur. VACANCY AND JOB APPOINTMENT INFORMATION As a condition of employment, appointees must successfully complete the ATCP. Appointees must successfully pass the twelve (12) month probationary period and comprehensive final certification examination. Failure to pass will result in release from employment as an Appraiser. Willingness Requirement: As part of your field training, you will be assigned to any of our locations and can be moved to a different location upon completion of the ATCP. There is no guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your preference in location during or after field training. Therefore, you must be willing to work in any of the locations listed. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. + Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov + info@governmentjobs.com + talencentral@shl.com + donot-reply@amcatmail.com + noreply@governmentjobs.com + noreply@ProctorU.com + vcudiamat@hr.lacounty.gov New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in tohttps://www.governmentjobs.comand following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county. All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record. ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. TESTING ACCOMDATION If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, for Part I contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator atTestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov, for Part II contactRecruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov. We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process. Department Contact Name: Fabian Soriano Department Contact Phone: (213) 974-3161 Department Contact Email:Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov Testing Accommodation Coordinator Emails: + PART I: Testingaccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov (Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov) + PART II: Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone:(800) 325-0778 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 GENERAL INFORMATION:The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume, attachments, or application" will not be considered as a response. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Careless mistakes in completing these questions may be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process.Attachment submissions from other examinations will not be reviewed or accepted. You must attach all the required documents with this application or submit the documents within the allotted supplemental attachment deadline to Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + I understand the information and instructions above. 02 EMAIL NOTIFICATION(S): Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. + I understand the information and instructions above. 03 Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university? + Yes, and I have attached a copy of my degree verification to my application. + Yes, and I will submit a copy of my degree verification to Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the last day of filing. + No, I do not have a degree. 04 Do you have a 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university? + Yes, and I have attached a copy of my official transcript to my application. + Yes, and I will submit a copy of my official transcript to Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the last day of filing. + No, I do not have the required units. 05 How many years have you held the County of Los Angeles payroll title of Appraiser Assistant? + I do not have this experience. + Less than one year. + One year, but less than two years. + Two years or more. 06 If you indicated that you have the experience listed in the previous questions, please provide the following: + 1) Employer Name + 2) Position Title + 3) Dates employed + 4) Duties performed 07 WILLINGNESS QUESTIONNAIRE To proceed in the examination process, applicants must answer"Yes"to the following question confirming their willingness and ability to perform job-related tasks. A"No"response will result in automatic disqualification. + I understand the above information and instructions. 08 As part of your field training, you will be assigned to any of the our locations and can be moved to a different location upon completion of the program. There is no guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your preference in location during or after field training. Are you willing to work in any of our locations listed? + Yes + No 09 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The following questions relate to desirable qualifications and will not be used to establish the final list or specialized secondary lists for this position. However, if you are eligible for hire, Hiring Managers may use your responses during the selection process. As such, it is important to answer these questions carefully and accurately to ensure you are fully considered. + I understand the above information and instructions. 10 Do you possess a valid and permanent certification of Appraiser from the California Board of Equalization? + Yes, and I have attached a copy of my certificate to my application. + Yes, and I will submit a copy of my certificate to Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the last day of filing. + No, I do not have the certificate. 11 Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, finance, management, real estate, economics, or related field? + Yes, and I have attached a copy of my bachelor's degree or transcripts in business, accounting, finance, management, real estate, economics, or related field to my application. + Yes, and I will submit a copy of my bachelor's degree or a copy of transcripts in business, accounting, finance, management, real estate, economics, or related field to Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from the last day of filing. + No, I do not have a bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, management, real estate, economics, or related field. 12 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST IF HIRED: Section 5.44.010 of the County Code indicates that"A person employed in a full-time position in the County service shall not, outside of his regular working hours, engage in any gainful profession, trade, business, or occupation whatsoever for any person, firm or corporation or government entity, or be so engaged in his own behalf, which profession, trade, business, or occupation is incompatible or involves a conflict of interest with his duties as a County officer or employee, or with the duties, functions or responsibilities of his appointing officer or of the Department by which he is employed (e.g., active employment as an attorney, tax agent, real estate broker, or work related to accounting, appraisal or auditing for an Assessment Appeals Board, etc.)." + I understand and acknowledge the information indicated above. 13 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:As a condition of employment, appointees must successfully complete the ATCP and obtain permanent Appraiser certification within a year of employment. Failure to do so will result in release from employment as an Appraiser. + I understand and acknowledge the information indicated above. 14 TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS: Los Angeles County is committed to providing candidates with disabilities reasonable testing accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA) to fairly compete in job exams that include testing requirements such as oral interviews, multiple choice/simulation assessments, and/or performance tests that are administered in hard copy and computerized form. As such, if you wish to request a reasonable accommodation for this exam due to your disability, please select the type of accommodation requested. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. + I do not require testing accommodations. + I require additional time and/or breaks. + Other (e.g., Private Room, Sign Language Interpreter, Enlarged Print, Ergonomic Set Up). 15 Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Applicants will not be allowed to amend any information on their application, including the Supplemental Questions, once the application has been submitted. By submitting this application, you acknowledge the information you supplied is accurate and correct. You understand that any falsification or misrepresentation of these facts will invalidate your application and cancel your candidacy for this examination. + I understand the information above. 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