Would you like to start an exciting career with the nation’s premier property assessment agency? The Office of the Assessor is currently seeking highly qualified applicants for the Real Property Appraiser Trainee program!
The Real Property Appraiser Trainee program is a one-year program designed to prepare candidates for a career in real estate appraisal with the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office. The purpose of the training program is to teach trainees the theory of appraising and techniques of valuing real property for assessment purposes. Appraiser Trainees learn various appraisal methods which involve the application of appraisal principles and practices used in the valuation of real property.
No prior experience is necessary, however, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree (any subject is OK).
Please note that application filing begins on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. or until the first 1,500 applications are received, whichever comes first. We believe filing could close as early as 12:00 PM on January 3rd, so be sure to have your application materials ready before then.
For additional details, click on this link. Please feel free to forward this announcement to any interested candidates. Good luck!
1/5/2017 at 5:00 p.m.*
G-1960-TTYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: After successful completion of the training program, candidates will be eligible for appointment to Appraiser with monthly salary starting from $3,929.28 – $6,756.82.
CERTIFICATION: Appointees must meet certification requirements established by the California State Board of Equalization within one (1) year of employment.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Represented Employee – Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation and Thrift Plan, 12 Paid Holidays, Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Benefits, Flexible Work Schedules.
POSITION INFORMATION:
The Appraiser Trainee program is a one-year program designed to prepare candidates for a career in real estate with the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office. The purpose of the training program is to teach trainees the theory of appraising and techniques of valuing real property for assessment purposes.
Part of the year’s training is devoted to classroom study and the balance of time is spent in the field making appraisals under the direction of experienced appraisers. This combination of theory and practical experience makes for an interesting and well-rounded training program. Under close supervision, Appraiser Trainees learn various appraisal methods which involve the application of appraisal principles and practices used in the valuation of real property for assessment purposes.
After successful completion of the one-year training program, trainees will be eligible to advance to the position of Appraiser if certification requirements are met. To become certified, an Appraiser Trainee must successfully pass all phases of the training during the training year.
Essential Job FunctionsReceives formal classroom instruction and on-the-job training in real estate theories, principles and techniques, aspects of real estate appraisal work, property tax law, assessment practice, and departmental policies to provide for a fundamental basis of understanding of real estate market and property tax assessment methodology.
Learns the three professionally-accepted approaches to value, and how to obtain and utilize market information needed in each of the approaches to determine their estimate of fair market value.
Utilizes own vehicle to drive to various locations in order to perform on-site inspections of new, altered, or additions to single family residential structures for the purpose of estimating their fair market value and assessment, under close supervision.
Utilizes own vehicle to drive to various locations in order to perform on-site inspections of new, altered, or additions to residential income structures for the purpose of estimating their fair market value and assessment, under close supervision.
Learns to take accurate measurements and descriptions, prepare scale diagrams of structures, compute area, and cost manual procedures that are required in performing the cost approach to value.
Learns how to utilize departmental records, property database systems, and other analytical software in order to research assessment situations, and coordinate and enroll property tax assessments.
Learns how to process real property documents submitted by taxpayers that are required to be filed.
Learns how to evaluate taxpayer inquiries, both verbal and written, in order to determine the appropriate action, such as assessment changes and assessment enrollment.
Prepares a formal narrative appraisal to demonstrate an understanding of appraisal theory and methodology, ability to reconcile the important factors affecting the marketability and value of subject property, and to decide its value estimate.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Appointees will be required to provide automobiles and drive them in the County service at the rate of compensation allowed by the Board of Supervisors.
A background check of successful applicants’ driving records will be conducted before appointment becomes final. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS FOUR OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.
Appointees will be asked to authorize the Assessor’s Office to request proof of good driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
PHYSICAL CLASS II – LIGHT: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting up to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Candidates for Appraiser Trainee/Real Property must pass a qualifying written test covering vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, reading comprehension, arithmetic problems, data interpretation, and spatial relations.
Only those candidates who pass the qualifying written test with a score of 70% or higher will proceed to the interview weighted 100%
The interview will cover training, experience, and general ability to perform the duties of this position.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.
The qualifying written test is scheduled to begin on Saturday, January 21, 2017. Candidates who are scheduled to take the examination and are unable to attend on date scheduled must provide documentation verifying that they are unable to appear for the examination. Once documentation has been reviewed and approved, accommodations will be made for a late or early administration of the examination.
Applicants MUST present their examination admittance notice and their valid driver’s license or other identification with a photograph and signature, to be admitted to the written examination. NO LATE CANDIDATES WILL BE ADMITTED.
The written test is not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.
Note: All test invitations will be sent to candidates via email. Candidates are responsible for providing a valid email address in their application that can receive email from assessor.lacounty.gov. Please add recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov to your email address contact list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months following the date of promulgation.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in various district and downtown offices of the Assessor’s Office. Appointees must be willing to work any shift and in any of the various district and downtown offices of the Assessor’s Office.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applications must be completed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person WILL NOT be accepted.
Instructions for filing online:
Apply online by clicking the link above that reads “Apply”. You can also track the status of your application using this system.
Complete your application thoroughly and correctly so that you will receive full credit for your related education and experience. The acceptance of your application will depend on whether your have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements.
All applicants MUST submit an online application and MUST include a legible copy of official transcripts or diploma with the application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you may email them to recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov or fax them to (213) 617-3009 within fifteen (15) calendar days from the “Filing End Date.” Your transcripts or diploma MUST indicate that you meet the Selection Requirements. Please include your name, exam number, exam title and daytime phone number. Please note that any documentation you attach or submit must not be password protected or encrypted.
Applications submitted without the documentation will be rejected as incomplete.
All selected candidates MUST furnish their official college transcripts prior to their appointment.
Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools/colleges attended, degree(s) earned, dates completed and specialized field of study. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed and salary earned. Attach any additional page(s) to your application, if necessary, to describe fully your related education and experience.
All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage during the examination process.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES:
Applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County for those candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or a friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT NAME: Glenda Medina
DEPARTMENT CONTACT PHONE: (213) 974-3161
DEPARTMENT CONTACT EMAIL: recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (213) 974-3161
TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 325-0778
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: (800)735-2922
