Appraiser

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Appraiser

Salary: $74,364 - $103,291 Annually

Closing Date: 5/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Grow your career with the County of Sonoma Assessor's Office as an Appraiser.

*The Clerk Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters (CRA) Department is currently recruiting to fill multiple positions at either the I or II level, depending upon qualifications.  If you would like to be considered for both opportunities, please apply to each concurrent recruitment separately.

Level I - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/4917151/appraiser-i

Level II - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/4904679/appraiser-ii

The Assessor's Office is the division of CRA that is responsible for developing accurate and timely property assessments and, per current California property tax law, determining eligibility for property tax exemptions and exclusions.

As an Appraiser I, you will gain the experience needed to advance your career by learning how to perform appraisals, assisting property owners and their authorized agents, and ultimately supporting Appraiser II and III team members on more complex real property appraisals.

As an Appraiser II, you will assist property owners and their authorized agents by performing appraisals and supporting the Appraiser III team members on more complex real property appraisals.

The ideal candidate for this position thrives in a team environment and will possess many of the following:

•. The ability to research, plan, organize, and make timely decisions to meet project deadlines

•. Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers

•. A detail-oriented, analytical mindset with strong communication skills

•. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software

•. Knowledge of property appraisal principles as well as California property tax laws and rules

•. Experience as an appraiser in an Assessor’s Office

•. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desired, but not required

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

•  Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

•  Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

•  County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

•  Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

•  Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

•  Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

Learn more and apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/

*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position level and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.