City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, performs professional appraisal work in connection with 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.

4261 Real Property Appraiser is distinguished from 4260 Real Property Appraiser Trainee in that the latter is an entry-level trainee position responsible for performing simple and routine appraisals under immediate supervision. 4261 Real Property Appraiser is further distinguished from 4265 Senior Real Property Appraiser in that the latter may act as lead worker of subordinate staff engaged in appraisal activities.

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According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

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.

Knowledge of: Real property appraisal methods, theory, practices and procedures used in establishing current value accessibility for all types of real property; Market, cost and income valuation approaches; Government codes, regulations and laws, as they apply to appraisal of real property for tax assessment purposes; Methods and techniques used to analyze and draw conclusions regarding market and building trends from general economic data; Economic factors relating to property values; Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computer equipment; Basic business letter writing and report preparation principles and techniques; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; Word processing and spread sheet programs.

Ability and Skill to: Understand, interpret and explain laws, regulations and policies governing appraisal program operations; Analyze and interpret data/information to determine tax assessment valuations; Identify and recommend reasonable conclusions and/or courses of action; Prioritize multiple assignments in order to meet deadlines; Apply basic arithmetic skills to calculate property value; Interact effectively, tactfully and courteously with the all persons encountered during the course of business; Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with all persons encountered during the course of business; Collect information necessary for the correct appraisal of real property; Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, records, and other documents related to the appraisal of real property for tax assessment purposes; Use a computer to research and process information, enter appraisal data into database and prepare correspondence and reports.

These 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:
One (1) year of experience in the past 10 years appraising real property in a County Assessor’s Office.

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.

Three (3) years of experience in the past 10 years appraising real property as a fee, institutional or government appraiser 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 professional experience.

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 4265 Senior Real Property Appraiser
From: 4260 Real Property Appraiser Trainee

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City 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.