Supervising Appraiser

Job Description:

Supervising Appraiser

Description

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management

Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office is filling one position for Supervising Appraiser. As a Supervising Appraiser, you would be responsible for supervising groups of appraisers involved in making changes in ownership determinations, cost estimating, and appraising all types of property.

Why join the Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office?
Contra Costa County is one of the largest employers in the area offering multiple career opportunities in public service. The Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office discovers and assesses all property within the County; produces and delivers an assessment roll by July 1 of each year; values all real property; audits all entities doing business in the County and values all taxable personal property; establishes and maintains a set of 11,000 maps for assessment purposes; delineates every parcel of land in the County; and provides a public information service to assist taxpayers with questions about property ownership and assessment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional and able to work in a team environment
• Able to analyze and interpret data and present the information clearly and professionally
• Proactive in obtaining and sharing information
• A strong leader
• A great communicator

As a Supervising Appraiser, you will typically be responsible for:

• Reviewing work completed by appraisers for conformity to appraisal theory, the Revenue and Taxation Code, and office procedures
• Planning and presenting Assessment Appeals before the Assessment Appeals Board
• Training and providing direction to staff
• Responding to taxpayers and their representatives
• Performing the most difficult and complex high-value appraisals

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Your work will have a direct impact on the surrounding community
• The work environment is supportive and collaborative
• There will be a variety of office and fieldwork

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Contra Costa County is a large and diverse county with varying needs
• Learning and maintaining your knowledge of rules and laws that are changing regularly can be demanding
• The workload can be cyclical at times
• It can be challenging to work with difficult taxpayers and/or representatives

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Coaching & Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Driving Results: Demonstrating concern for achieving or surpassing results against an internal standard of excellence
• Thinking & Acting Systematically: Formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Certificate Required: Possession of a valid Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.

Experience: Four years of full-time or equivalent professional experience in appraising real property in a California County Assessor's Office, or in a state or federal agency in California responsible for appraising property.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of Property Tax Laws
• Advanced computer skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with others
• Possess exceptional leadership skills

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Online Interview Assessment: The Interview Assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the Interview Assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to Analyzing & Interpreting Data, Critical Thinking, Delivering Results, Attention to Detail, Professional Integrity & Ethics, and Decision Making. (Weighted 100%). Departmental Hiring Interview: To be scheduled once the eligible list is established.
Tentative Dates:

Online Interview Assessment: 3/19/2025-3/24/2025

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at Alex.Johnson@hrd.cccounty.us For any technical issues, please contact the Government Jobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 3/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$111,246.84 - $142,405.32 Annually