4261-Real Property Appraiser

The Office of the Assessor-Recorder is hiring 4261 Real Property Appraisers. New hires in this classification will present and value the Assessor’s residential and small commercial cases at hearings before the AAB, including all associated prehearing conferences, hearing officer hearings and board hearings, as assigned. Under general supervision, they may also perform professional appraisal work in connection with assessing, examining, analyzing, and evaluating real property of moderate complexity for tax assessment purposes. The 4261 is the journey level class in the Real Property Appraisal series.

Essential duties may include but are not limited to:

1. Appraise various types of moderately complex real property, to establish values for tax assessment purposes, and to make and recommend changes to valuation.
2. Estimate property value by conducting site inspections and using standardized market, cost and income valuation approaches.
3. Gather and analyze information from a variety of sources in order to maintain current information on real property. Investigate complaints on property assessments; make recommendations regarding the resolution of such complaints; explain findings to property owners.
4. Perform special investigations and appraisal surveys, such as commercial area rent surveys.
5. Prepare appeal packages for properties under assessment appeal; testify and or present before Assessment Appeals Board; may present at other quasi-judicial bodies.
6. Prepare and maintain various records and reports, including those related to appraisal of real property.
7. Explain appraisal and assessment procedures to property owners and general public.
8. Interact with members of the public, City staff of other departments and City officials during the course of business.
9.  Additional duties as assigned.