Real Property Appraiser

4265-Senior Real Property AppraiserThe Office of the Assessor-Recorder is hiring 4265 Senior Real Property Appraisers. Under general direction, 4265 Senior Appraisers are responsible for the appraisal of real property for tax purposes; perform complex appraisal work and may lead the activities of subordinate personnel engaged in such work; and perform related duties as assigned.Essential duties may include but are not limited to:Prepares appeal packages for properties under assessment appeal; testifies and/or presents before Assessment Appeals Board; may present at other quasi-judicial bodies.Acts as lead worker providing technical expertise, assisting with training, and reviewing the appraisal and valuation recommendations of less experienced appraisal personnel.Appraises various types of complex real property, to establish values for tax assessment purposes, and to make and recommend changes in valuation. Prepares real property valuations, pursuant to the Revenue and Taxation Code, SBE Rules, Standards manual, office policies and procedures.Estimates property value by conducting site inspections and using standardized market and cost and income valuation approaches.Gathers and analyzes information obtained from a variety of sources in order to maintain current and accurate information for real property.Investigates requests and appeals on property assessments; makes recommendations regarding the resolution of such requests and appeals; explains conclusions to property owners.Performs special investigations and appraisal surveys, such as rental surveys in commercial areas and specialized surveys of commercial, industrial, and residential income-producing properties.Prepares and maintains various records and reports, including those related to appraisals of real property.Explains appraisal and assessment procedures to property owners and general public within guidelines of BOE and state laws.Interacts with members of the public, City staff of other department and City officials during the course of business.Maintains appraiser certification and competency by completing legally required hours of State approved appraisal courses annually.Additional duties as assigned.QualificationsThese minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.Education:Requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.Experience:Three (3) years of experience appraising real property in a County Assessor's Office, including one (1) year appraising income-producing residential, commercial and industrial properties.License and Certification:Possession of a valid California driver license. Eligibility for certification from the California State Board of Equalization as an appraiser for property tax purposes. In accordance with the California State Board of Equalization, appointees to this class must possess or obtain permanent certification as an appraiser for property tax purposes, within one (1) year of appointment, and must maintain certification as a condition of continued employment.Substitution:Additional relevant experience in the appraisal of real property, building, cost estimating, engineering and accounting or in buying, selling or managing real estate, or in a related area defined by the State of California, may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis (up to a maximum of two (2) years). One (1) year of education is equivalent to either thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units.Five (5) years of experience appraising real property as a fee, institutional or government appraiser, including two (2) years appraising income-producing residential, commercial and industrial properties may substitute for the required experience.Completion of a 12-month real property appraiser trainee program equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco's 4260 Real Property Appraiser Trainee Program may substitute for one (1) year of the required professional experience.Verification of Education and Experience :Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.