Appraiser III-26550303
County of San Diego, San Diego, CA, United States
The County of San Diego's Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk's Office has current openings for
APPRAISER III .
Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
Responsibilities
Interpret and apply the California Revenue and Taxation Code and perform complex appraisal work of residential, commercial, and business personal property.
Apply standard appraisal principles and techniques to value real property such as small to mid-sized commercial and industrial properties, apartments, and large acreage holdings.
Provide technical guidance and training to subordinate appraisers.
Travel extensively throughout the County, and may be assigned to any work location in the County.
May be assigned to the Residential, Business or Commercial Division.
Currently seek appraisers with commercial valuation experience to fill vacancies in the Commercial Division.
Please read the Appraiser III job description complete job description for more information.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the skills and abilities to apply appraisal principles and techniques in the appraisal of property; apply statistical techniques to property appraisals; recognize structural, economic, and environmental factors affecting cost and depreciation of improvements; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Hiring Timeline and Date
Job offers and background process begins shortly after interviews.
Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years
of recent experience as an Appraiser II in the County of San Diego or equivalent position in another California County Assessor's Office;
OR ,
Five (5) years
of recent professional experience appraising real or personal property.
Notes:
Recent work experience is defined as work experience within the past five (5) years.
Blind Applicant Screening The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Evaluation Process The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month
eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego is an employer of over 19,000 employees and is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce.
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APPRAISER III .
Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
Responsibilities
Interpret and apply the California Revenue and Taxation Code and perform complex appraisal work of residential, commercial, and business personal property.
Apply standard appraisal principles and techniques to value real property such as small to mid-sized commercial and industrial properties, apartments, and large acreage holdings.
Provide technical guidance and training to subordinate appraisers.
Travel extensively throughout the County, and may be assigned to any work location in the County.
May be assigned to the Residential, Business or Commercial Division.
Currently seek appraisers with commercial valuation experience to fill vacancies in the Commercial Division.
Please read the Appraiser III job description complete job description for more information.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have the skills and abilities to apply appraisal principles and techniques in the appraisal of property; apply statistical techniques to property appraisals; recognize structural, economic, and environmental factors affecting cost and depreciation of improvements; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Hiring Timeline and Date
Job offers and background process begins shortly after interviews.
Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years
of recent experience as an Appraiser II in the County of San Diego or equivalent position in another California County Assessor's Office;
OR ,
Five (5) years
of recent professional experience appraising real or personal property.
Notes:
Recent work experience is defined as work experience within the past five (5) years.
Blind Applicant Screening The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Evaluation Process The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month
eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego is an employer of over 19,000 employees and is committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
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