Senior Specialist Property Appraiser

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of a Supervising Property Appraiser, the Senior Specialist Property Appraiser in the Assessment Practices Survey Division independently performs and/or leads others in complex appraisal review and assessment practices survey assignments throughout California.
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This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for full or part-time telework for eligible candidates residing in California. 

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Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all Board of Equalization salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

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Working Conditions

• Partial telework may be available.
• Standard office environment.
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Must be able to move/transport records and business equipment weighing up to forty pounds (40 lbs.), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work at various County Assessors’ offices located throughout the State of California.
  
• Field work to appraise properties will require on-site visits of properties located on various terrain.
  
• Appraisal work may require traveling to field sites and inspection of the interior/exterior of properties.
  

Special Requirements

• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to

• Interested candidates must meet educational requirements.

• Travel required fifty percent (50%) of the time.

• Position requires employee to have and maintain a valid: California Driver’s License.

• Maintain a Board of Equalization (BOE) appraiser certification including continuing education.
  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office or equivalent programs.
  

• Ability to learn and apply property tax laws and rules.
  

Benefits

Working for the State offers 

In addition, our location offers:

• Free parking.
• Major freeway access from I-5 and I-80.
• Located near eateries and shopping.

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Additional Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

A completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents list under “Required Application Documents” must be submitted with your application package. Applicants who are relying on additional documentation (e.g. transcripts, copy of degrees, certifications, licenses, etc.) in order to prove that they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification (located on the right under “Additional Documentation) must submit those documents with their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your application being disqualified. Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties performed will not be accepted.

Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying” section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application . Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other -

  You must include a Cover Letter with your STD-678 Application.