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Appraiser I Print ( Apply  Appraiser I Salary $60,653.88 - $74,046.00 Annually Location Nevada City, CA Job Type Full Time Job Number 2025-0130 Department Assessor Opening Date 06/11/2025 Closing Date 6/30/2025 8:00 AM Pacific Description Benefits Questions Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED JULY 21-25, 2025

Looking for work-life balance? This position is full-time and fully benefitted, receiving a generous leave program. Combined with 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays per year, it’s clear that Nevada County cares for and supports employees striving for balanced, healthy work and home life. Nevada County is seeking an Appraiser I. The right candidate for this position will have the opportunity to secure and analyze data needed to appraise real property for tax purposes. Under general supervision, they will assist with making standard field investigations, studies, and appraisals of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. Examples of Duties This is an in office, entry-level class position for real property appraisal work. Incumbents will work under supervision while gaining more independence as knowledge and skills are acquired. This position is flexibly staff with Appraiser II, and incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining experience and achieving proficiency that meets the requirements for Appraiser II. Vital duties include: Conduct investigations, gathers, organizes and analyzes data to calculate taxable value of all taxable real property in accordance with accepted appraisal practices and standards. Inspects and measures building improvements and changes to determine effect on value; inspects exterior and interior of buildings to understand classification according to standards set forth in appraisal manual. Analyzes sales, income and expense data to decide rates, net income, and value of income producing properties and to make comparisons and adjustments to estimate the fair market value. Obtains information from owners, contractors, real estate agents and others, combining records and factual information and comments on appraisal forms. Prepares drawings of buildings and improvements in relation to property lines; annotates maps to assist in field investigations. Splits and allocates values for subdivisions and combinations and determines correct parcels containing improvements. Explain assessment procedures, determinations, methods, and laws to the general public. Performs roll corrections on properties incorrectly assessed, reviews properties for special exemptions and exclusion eligibility, and processes claims. Prepares analysis and defends challenged assessments before the Assessment Appeals Board. Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a hard-working organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides relevant programming to keep us safe and healthy. Our staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including, but not limited to a generous sick time/vacation/leave benefit, 11 standard and 3 floating holidays each year, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, complementary and voluntary life insurance plans, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care account (DCA), and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b) and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program ( through the Department of Education. Benefit eligibility and options are based on regular or temporary employee status. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. For a full job description including minimum qualifications, pleaseclick here ( . Benefits Guide TheBenefits Guide ( is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unitsummaries and agreements (MOUs) ( for additional benefit information. Health Insurance The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs. Health Insurance Plans Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO Blue Shield Trio HMO Kaiser HMO PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan) PERS Platinum PPO PORAC (Available to PORAC members only) Flexible Spending Accounts The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA. Life Insurance Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya: Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Basic Term Life Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans Optional Dependent Term Life Optional Term Life Dental & Vision Insurance Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider. Retirement The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions. CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62 CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice. Nevada County Human Resources Department 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2 Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov 01 Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please attach a copy of your college-level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree to your application. Did not graduate High School or GED High School or GED Some college: 0-59 units Some college: 60-89 units Some college: 90-119 units Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctor Degree 02 Please let us know the subject area of your college education. Accounting Business Administration Econ-Finance Public Administration Other Not Applicable-No Degree 03 Which of the following positions best describes where you gained work experience? Accountant Auditor Real Estate Loan Agent Building Cost Estimator Appraiser Aide in Assessor's Office Appraiser Trainee in Assessor's Office Appraisal Technician in Assessor's Office Administrative work in Assessor's Office No relevant work experience 04 Based on your answer to the above question, how many total years of experience do you have? No experience Less than one year

1. year to less than 2 years
2. years to less than 3 years
3. years to less than 4 years
4. or more years

05 This is an entry level class for real property appraisal work. Incumbents usually work under close supervision while gaining more working independence, as knowledge and skill are acquired. Some responsibilities may include conducting investigations, gathering, organizing and analyzing data in determining the taxable value of all taxable real property in accordance with accepted appraisal practices and standards. This position may inspect building improvements and changes to determine effect on value; inspect exterior and interior of buildings to determine classification according to standards set forth in appraisal manual; may measures buildings, diagrams and computes total areas as appropriate. From the selection below, please indicate which best describes your experience and comfort level with these mentioned tasks. I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task. I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job. I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures. I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee. I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise. 06 Although not required immediately, do you have a valid Appraiser certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization? No I don't have an Appraiser certificate Yes, I have an Appraiser certificate 07 After reading the Appraiser job description, what aspects of the role of a property tax Appraiser interests you and what areas do you think you may find challenging? 08 In this position, you will need to make some conclusions based on a number of subjective factors. Briefly, provide an example of when you had to make and stand by a conclusion of a subjective nature. 09 Within a rating of one to ten, with ten being the most advanced, what rating would you give your mathematical skills and your grammar skills? Explain your reasoning for each rating. 10 Required documents listed under the minimum requirements must be submitted with your application. This may include: copies of degrees, transcripts (unofficial copies are permitted), licenses and certificates. Please attach them electronically and submit them with your application; your application may be disqualified from further consideration if you fail to attach necessary documentation. Did you attach your required document(s)? Yes No-I am not able to attach my documents at this time but will reapply with my documents later No-I do not have documentation Required Question Employer County of Nevada Address 950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, California, 95959 Phone 530 265 7010 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email Nevada County

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