Principal Appraiser

Principal Appraiser

Approximate Salary $123,446.14 - $150,049.56/year

Opening Date 2/24/2026 08:00:00 AM

Closing Date Continuous

Employment Type Full-Time

Analyst Heidi Sharp

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Assessor - Recorder - County Clerk's Office and to establish an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources:

• Vacation Accrual Rate: San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service.
• Sick Leave: Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.
• New Hire Retention Bonus:

$2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)

$1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)

$3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)

Pre-Employment Background: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the background process

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs real property appraisal programs; selects, schedules, assigns, directs, and evaluates subordinate supervisory, professional and technical staff.
• Analyzes and interprets new and impending legislation affecting the Assessor's functions; reports changes and recommends action and methods to effect implementation; monitors implementation to assure that legislative mandates are being met.
• Develops and recommends new policies and procedures; reviews and analyzes procedural problems; confers with subordinate staff regarding procedural effectiveness; revises operations manuals as required; assists in the preparation and distribution of administrative directives; reviews and approves requests for new forms and modification of existing forms; prepares, edits, and approves final proof copies of new and revised forms.
• Performs internal audits of assigned programs and functions to determine adherence to departmental policies and operating procedures; analyzes work systems to determine efficiency and effectiveness of the systems; audits a representative sample of property appraisals to determine the quality of the appraisals performed by the valuation staff.
• Prepares training programs as needed to develop staff competencies and disseminates training information to staff.
• Assists in preparing and monitoring unit and division budgets; analyzes staffing requirements, equipment and supply needs; prepares correspondence and reports, including statistical reports; assists in responding to inquiries or complaints; may represent the Assessor at local or State Board of Equalization hearings and civil and professional functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER PATTERN I Experience: Two years as an Appraiser IV, Auditor-Appraiser IV, or Senior Appraiser in San Joaquin County service.

OR PATTERN II Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, mathematics, economics, accounting, engineering, or related field.

Experience: Six years (within the last ten years) as a real property appraiser or auditor-appraiser in a California County Assessor's office, including two years of supervisory experience at a level equivalent to Appraiser IV or Auditor-Appraiser IV in San Joaquin County.

Substitution: Additional experience in accounting, auditing, appraising, building cost estimating or engineering may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. (Experience in real estate sales or transfers will not be considered as real estate appraisal experience.)

AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS License: Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Certificates: A permanent Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization must be obtained by an employee in this class within the first year of employment.

Special Requirement: Successful completion of: 1) an advanced income course offered by either the State Board of Equalization or the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers; and 2) one additional advanced State Board of Equalization or equivalent appraisal course.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles and practices of management, supervision, and training; standard business practices; property appraisal principles, and procedures; accounting and auditing principles and practices; laws, rules, and regulations relating to assessment of real and personal property for tax purposes in California.

ABILITY

Plan, organize and direct work flow of the division; develop office procedures; analyze and present facts and recommendations clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees as required; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other appraisers.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility - Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for extended periods, standing for long periods, walking; Lifting – Frequently 20 pounds or less; Vision – Good vision; frequent reading and close-up work; normal hand and eye coordination; Dexterity – normal dexterity with frequent writing and repetitive motion; Hearing/Talking – Frequent hearing and talking on the telephone and in person; Emotional/psychological – Frequent public contact and decision making; frequent concentration required; Special conditions – May require occasional overtime, weekend or evening work.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees of this bargaining unit. The benefits include the option of three medical plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.

Vision Insurance: The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense.

For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website under Human Resources/Benefits.

Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:

1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000

Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $200,000 at the group employees in this unit shall be provided with a supplemental life insurance policy with a face value up to $75,000.

125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).

Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) for more : If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.

Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000.The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.

Vacation: Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.

Holiday: Depending on date of hire into the unit, employees earn either 10 or 14 holidays per year.

Administrative Leave: Each fiscal year, department heads grant 10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees. Administrative leave may not be carried beyond to the next fiscal year. 极