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Merced County is offering a job opportunity with a salary range of $55,224.00 to $85,862.40 annually. The position is located at the Merced County Assessors Department, 2222 M St, Merced, CA. This is a full-time job with job number 2500464 in the Assessor department. The opening date is 06/20/2025, and the closing date is continuous. Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct investigations, inspections and interviews; analyze data in determining the value of land, orchards and vineyards, buildings and other structures. Estimates replacement cost, obsolescence, construction cost, market value, and other pertinent factors, obtaining information from interviews with owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others. Prepares scale drawings of the location of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines. Explains assessment procedures and determinations to taxpayers. Reviews properties for special exemptions and insures proper valuation of claims. Assists in the training and orientation of new appraisers. In commercial property appraisals devises capitalization rate on projected income. May present department's case in taxpayer protest hearings. Minimum Qualifications
Appraiser I Experience:
None required.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, agriculture or civil engineering. Equivalent experience in accounting, auditing, appraising or building cost estimating may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Licenses:
Eligibility for either temporary or permanent certification as an appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization. If a temporary certification is used to meet this requirement, the employee must acquire permanent certification within one year from date of appointment to this class. Appraiser II Experience:
One (1) year of responsible professional level property appraisal work for tax assessment, purchase, or loan extension purposes.
Education:
Equivalent to college graduation preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, agriculture or civil engineering. Equivalent experience in accounting, auditing, appraising or building cost estimating may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Licenses:
Possession of permanent certification as an Appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization. Appraiser III Experience:
Three (3) years of responsible professional level property appraisal work for tax assessment, purchase, or loan extension purposes.
Education:
Equivalent to college graduation preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, agriculture or civil engineering. Equivalent experience in accounting, auditing, appraising, and building cost estimating, or engineering may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Licenses:
Possession of permanent certification as an Auditor-Appraiser/Appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization.
Appraiser I/II/III:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Essential Functions
Essential Functions Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Conduct inspections over uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion. Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Tax laws relating to assessment of real property. Basic principles of land economics. General knowledge of principles involved in property appraisal. Factors, techniques, methods, and principles involved in the appraisal of real property. Methods of determining property value. Laws and regulations affecting the appraisal of real property, including pertinent principles and guidelines contained in the State Constitution, and Revenue and Taxation Code. Building materials, equipment, fixtures, workmanship, and construction quality and quantities, as applied to all classes of buildings. Factors affecting building and equipment depreciation and obsolescence. Sources of information concerning property values. Regulations and court decisions affecting tax appraisal. Orchard trees and vines. (For rural appraisals.) Dairy ranches and equipment. (For rural appraisals.) Ability to: Learn and apply the techniques, methods, and principles of real property appraisal. Assemble and analyze statistical and narrative information. Prepare and maintain records and reports. Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Maintain effective communications and good relations with the public. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Meet the public with courtesy and tact. Apply the techniques, methods, and principles in the equitable appraisal of real property. Read and interpret maps, assessment books, property descriptions, and legal codes. Benefits
Holidays & Leaves Vacation:
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
Sick Leave:
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
Holidays:
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
Bereavement Leave:
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays. Insurance:
Health Insurance:
Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance:
Delta Dental County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance:
VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Disability Insurance:
State Disability Insurance (SDI) Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.
Merced County is offering a job opportunity with a salary range of $55,224.00 to $85,862.40 annually. The position is located at the Merced County Assessors Department, 2222 M St, Merced, CA. This is a full-time job with job number 2500464 in the Assessor department. The opening date is 06/20/2025, and the closing date is continuous. Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct investigations, inspections and interviews; analyze data in determining the value of land, orchards and vineyards, buildings and other structures. Estimates replacement cost, obsolescence, construction cost, market value, and other pertinent factors, obtaining information from interviews with owners, contractors, real estate agents, and others. Prepares scale drawings of the location of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines. Explains assessment procedures and determinations to taxpayers. Reviews properties for special exemptions and insures proper valuation of claims. Assists in the training and orientation of new appraisers. In commercial property appraisals devises capitalization rate on projected income. May present department's case in taxpayer protest hearings. Minimum Qualifications
Appraiser I Experience:
None required.
Education:
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, agriculture or civil engineering. Equivalent experience in accounting, auditing, appraising or building cost estimating may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Licenses:
Eligibility for either temporary or permanent certification as an appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization. If a temporary certification is used to meet this requirement, the employee must acquire permanent certification within one year from date of appointment to this class. Appraiser II Experience:
One (1) year of responsible professional level property appraisal work for tax assessment, purchase, or loan extension purposes.
Education:
Equivalent to college graduation preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, agriculture or civil engineering. Equivalent experience in accounting, auditing, appraising or building cost estimating may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Licenses:
Possession of permanent certification as an Appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization. Appraiser III Experience:
Three (3) years of responsible professional level property appraisal work for tax assessment, purchase, or loan extension purposes.
Education:
Equivalent to college graduation preferably in accounting, business administration, economics, agriculture or civil engineering. Equivalent experience in accounting, auditing, appraising, and building cost estimating, or engineering may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Licenses:
Possession of permanent certification as an Auditor-Appraiser/Appraiser by the California State Board of Equalization.
Appraiser I/II/III:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Essential Functions
Essential Functions Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Conduct inspections over uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion. Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Regular attendance is an essential function. Knowledge of: Tax laws relating to assessment of real property. Basic principles of land economics. General knowledge of principles involved in property appraisal. Factors, techniques, methods, and principles involved in the appraisal of real property. Methods of determining property value. Laws and regulations affecting the appraisal of real property, including pertinent principles and guidelines contained in the State Constitution, and Revenue and Taxation Code. Building materials, equipment, fixtures, workmanship, and construction quality and quantities, as applied to all classes of buildings. Factors affecting building and equipment depreciation and obsolescence. Sources of information concerning property values. Regulations and court decisions affecting tax appraisal. Orchard trees and vines. (For rural appraisals.) Dairy ranches and equipment. (For rural appraisals.) Ability to: Learn and apply the techniques, methods, and principles of real property appraisal. Assemble and analyze statistical and narrative information. Prepare and maintain records and reports. Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Understand and carry out oral and written directions. Maintain effective communications and good relations with the public. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. Meet the public with courtesy and tact. Apply the techniques, methods, and principles in the equitable appraisal of real property. Read and interpret maps, assessment books, property descriptions, and legal codes. Benefits
Holidays & Leaves Vacation:
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).
Sick Leave:
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
Holidays:
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
Bereavement Leave:
Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays. Insurance:
Health Insurance:
Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units. Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance:
Delta Dental County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance:
VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Disability Insurance:
State Disability Insurance (SDI) Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.