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The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the casual position of Administrative Clerk.  This employment opportunity is excellent for a well-organized “people person” seeking variety and challenge. Applications received may be considered for opportunities in all City departments including an immediate opportunity in the City Manager’s Office (on-going position where hours vary based on business need). 

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on providing excellent customer service; will understand need for confidentiality; will be able to manage multiple tasks; possess well-developed customer service, organizational, and computer skills; will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public, and have a sense of humor.  Bilingual abilities (Spanish/English) is a plus but not required.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

We will review applications periodically.  The most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. 

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for a part-time Building Attendant. The part- time Building Attendant will oversee the Recreation Center on Saturdays 8:15AM - 2:15PM, excluding holidays.  Shifts may also include occasional weekday evenings and weekends. 

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Open, close and secure recreation facilities.
• Set up and tear down tables and chairs in meeting rooms and keep inventory of meeting room equipment.
• Provide a variety of office related functions including program registration, answering public inquiries both in person and on the phone.
• Perform light maintenance to maintain equipment, rooms and the overall appearance of the building.
• Sell items in lobby gallery, tickets and other items as needed.

 Knowledge of: 

• Operation of a recreation facility.
• Department rules and policies.
• Availability and schedule of current classes.
• On-line registration. 
• General knowledge of OSHA cleaning standards for scheduled cleaning and disinfecting areas within the building.
• Basic mathematical functions.

Ability to: 

• Work independently.
• Learn quickly.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Work extremely well with others including staff, contractors, general contractors and the public.
• Explain policies and procedures clearly and concisely.
• Analyze minor situations and adopt effective course of action.
• Read, write and understand English.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment with safety and efficiency.

Skills:  Operate basic office equipment including copy machine, calculator and personal computer and keyboarding skills.  Ability to use cleaning material and equipment.

Education and/or Experience:  Sufficient experience and education to perform the duties of a Building Attendant as listed above. 

Application Process  

Interested candidates must submit a completed on-line employment application.  Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.  Applications can be obtained on-line at https://www.calopps.org/burlingame/job-19878883.

Faxes will not be accepted.  This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed daily for neatness, accuracy, completion, relevant education, experience and training.  The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a department interview.  

• Prior to appointment, candidates are subject to fingerprinting
• To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 new employees are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States at date of hire

The City of Burlingame is an equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.  The duties described in this announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  This announcement does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and the City may modify or revoke any provision in this brochure without notice.

Starting rate of pay: $36.95/hr

North Coast County Water District is seeking a Water Quality Laboratory Technician Full Time

The Water Quality Technician collects and analyzes water samples from the District’s distribution system for regulatory and operational process control purposes. This position supports water production by obtaining required water quality data and work to identify and rectify any water quality issues. Incumbents are responsible for investigating, diagnosing and tracking concerns relating to water quality and represent the District in a professional manner to ensure customer trust and satisfaction

About You

The individual selected to fill this important position will collect water samples from various locations throughout the District, perform a wide variety of field tests and lab analysis of water samples, and assure the quality of District drinking water and compliance with quality standards. This position will also maintain chain of custody of samples; prepare various reports and documents with regard to testing results and laboratory activities. The ideal candidate will be experienced with a wide variety of sampling and testing procedures. Also important is attention to detail, proficiency with personal computers and related software applications, and a customer service focus.

Please complete job application, attach resume and any certifications, and send to: NCCWD, Attn: Human Resources Dept., PO Box 1039, Pacifica, CA 94044. Applicants may also email attachments to: jobs@nccwd.com
 

The City of Redwood City invites you to apply for the position of Senior Planner. This position is the first leadership classification in the Planner series.  It is an excellent opportunity for an individual with substantial experience in Planning, who would like to take on more challenging and complex projects.  In addition to project management, the incumbent will also be involved in supervising and/or training others, coordinating with other City departments, overseeing the permit process and interacting with the public on planning-related matters. 

The ideal candidate will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be able to manage multiple and conflicting demands on time and attention, will see the big picture while remaining detail-oriented; will use creativity in solving land use and policy challenges; will demonstrate analytical ability and ability to synthesize and summarize information; will use initiative, independent judgment and time management skills; will be well versed in the implementation and analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); will be a team player who likes working with a variety of City staff and the public.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

THE POSITION 

Journey level Stationary Engineer II are responsible for a wide variety of repair and maintenance work in the areas of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, emergency power systems, boiler equipment and piping repair, Building Automation systems, and miscellaneous equipment repair.

In addition to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position, the ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum three years of journey level experience in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing System.  
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with Boiler and HVAC systems. 
• Proficient in a wide variety of installations and repair on plumbing, gas system piping, chiller/boiler piping, wastewater system and able to operate large sewer snake.  
• The ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of equipment including air conditioning, electric motors, heating units, heat pumps, light commercial furnaces, burners, Fresh Air and exhaust fans, economizers and humidifiers is essential.  
• Experience in energy management and computer-controlled systems is highly desired.
• Experience with Fire Alarm testing, troubleshooting and NFPA codes.
• Backflow Prevention Tester certification is highly desired.

Typical duties include: operating, performing preventive maintenance on chillers, boilers, pumps, motors. Maintaining and repairing electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems; maintaining and repairing boiler equipment; repairing and replacing pipes, fittings and other equipment used in plumbing and gas and steam systems; repairing portable and stationary machinery and appliances; working with emergency power systems; and using hand and power tools.

The current vacancies are in the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Section of the Public Works Department. Locations include Redwood City Government Center, San Mateo Medical Center, Youth Services Center, and the Maple Street Correctional Facility.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

QUALIFICATIONS 

License: Valid CA driver's license or equivalent. Some positions may require the successful candidate to acquire certification in Freon recovery within six months of employment. If designated as the water treatment operator, possession of or ability to obtain a valid Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certification issued by the State of California within six months of employment is required.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of qualifying is journey level status as a stationary engineer and demonstrated proficiency in maintaining, installing and repairing electrical, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration and power equipment in a large building, plant or vessel.

Knowledge of: Common safety practices in the workplace; heating and electrical equipment; principles and techniques used in stationary engineering; proper and safe use of basic hand tools; basic arithmetic for measuring, calibrating and estimating; steam and gas fired heating systems; refrigeration equipment; ventilating and air-conditioning equipment; electrical, plumbing and refrigeration systems; controls and control systems; freon recovery procedures and equipment; emergency power systems; and water treatment systems.

Skill/Ability to: Follow safety practices; troubleshoot, repair, replace, regulate and control electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilating systems; determine and estimate materials required for a job and prepare requisitions; use hand and power tools; make metal parts and equipment; perform minor carpentry and painting tasks; follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively and tactfully with customers and others; read and interpret plans; prepare and maintain accurate maintenance records; lift and carry materials, supplies and equipment; climb ladders; and crawl in tight spaces.

Other Requirements: Must be willing to work evening, weekend and alternate shifts. Must successfully obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment.

APPLICATION/EXAMINATION 

Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the 'Apply' button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.  

A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. 

The examination process will consist of a written test (weight: pass/fail) and a performance test (weight: 100%). Applicants must pass the written test to be invited to the performance test. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.

~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~
Final Filing Date: July 18, 2019 at 11:59 PM
Written Test: Week of July 29, 2019
Performance Exam (tentative): August 21 and/or 22, 2019 
 

At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day.  County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Analyst: Ximena Burns (062019) (Stationary Engineer II - T040)

The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer of the County of San Mateo, is seeking well-qualified applicants for the position of Senior Appraiser.

In general, Senior Appraisers:

• Obtain, process, and analyze data for timely completion of the valuations of the most complex and specialized residential, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, technological, agricultural, institutional, mixed-use, and special-use real and personal property for tax assessment purposes
• Present appraisals before the Assessment Appeals Board
• Perform lead work and train new workers

The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Assessor's Property Assessment System (APAS), and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County.  Senior Appraisers may have the opportunity to work as subject matter experts in the development of the new assessor computer system. 
 
This is an exciting time to join our team of experienced and committed professionals.
 

Senior Appraisers may act as lead workers within a group of other appraisers and must be able to operate in a rapidly changing technological environment. Knowledge of personal computers in a Windows environment is highly desired. Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid driver license is also desired.

The ideal candidate will possess a permanent Property Tax Appraiser Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization (BOE). All employees must obtain this certification within one year of appointment to this position. The person hired into this position may be required to obtain the Advanced Appraiser Certificate issued by State Board of Equalization within two years of appointment.

THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is to ensure equitable treatment of County property owners by accurate and fair valuation of land, improvements, and businesses; create an accurate public record of recorded transactions relating to people and property within San Mateo County; and to register County citizens to vote and efficiently conduct honest elections.
 
The Department is responsible for:
 

• The maintenance of 240,000 assessments and $222 billion local property tax roll
• The maintenance of County birth, death, and marriage records
• The maintenance of over 3,000,000 recorded land records
• The conduct of local elections
• The maintenance of the voter registration rolls representing over 330,000 County voters.

 
The Department is also responsible for a budget of $20 million, election billing to all jurisdictions, and 15 governmental trust funds.

NOTE:  There are currently three full-time, permanent vacancies and one unclassified vacancy in the Assessor's Office for Senior Appraisers.  The department is anticipating additional permanent and temporary vacancies. The hiring list established by this recruitment will be used to fill this vacancy and could be used to fill future permanent, limited term, extra-help and/or unclassified Senior Appraiser vacancies. If you are an experienced appraiser and are interested in working for the County of San Mateo, you are strongly encouraged to participate in this recruitment process.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Certification:

Under the Revenue and Taxation Code any person performing the duties of an appraiser for property tax purposes as an employee of the state, any county, or any city and county, must hold a valid appraiser's certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization (Board). 
 
As part of employment with the County, new employees will apply for a temporary appraiser certificate.  Possession of a temporary appraiser certificate allows one to perform the duties of an appraiser until permanently certified.  A temporarily certified appraiser must obtain permanent certification within the one-year period to continue performing appraisal duties.
 
As part of the training program for new appraisers, the County will assist new employees with the preparation for permanent certification.  However, taking and passing the certification exam is the ultimate responsibility of the employee.
 
To be eligible for a temporary appraiser certificate, an applicant must be able to meet the employment experience and/or education requirements outlined by the Board of Equalization as described below:
 
Education and Experience:
The ideal candidates will:
 

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher learning, and five years of experience appraising residential and commercial properties

or

• Be a high school graduate (or equivalent) and have six years of experience appraising residential and commercial properties three years of which involved appraising commercial industrial properties for tax assessment purposes

or

• Possess a combination of education and relevant experience totaling six years.

Knowledge of:

• California Property Tax laws related to property assessments, including but not limited to Change in Ownership, appraisal of real and personal property, exemptions, etc.
• State Board of Equalization guidelines
• Court decisions affecting assessment procedures
• Policies and procedures related to the department
• Technical and professional appraisal methods and procedures for real, personal, and intangible property
• Training methods, procedures, and requirements
• Basic supervisory principles and practices
• Business arithmetic and statistical measures
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Record keeping principles and procedures

Skill/Ability to:

• Appraise complex property interests
• Act as an expert witness before the Assessment Appeals Board
• Train in proper techniques and procedures of appraising property
• Direct and review the work of others
• Select and make appropriate adjustments to property
• Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the County according to regular schedules as well as on demand
• Read, interpret and apply rules, policies, and procedures
• Accurately determine historic, reproduction, and replacement costs
• Accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence
• Measure income producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value
• Produce for and deliver effective presentations to the Assessment Appeals Board and property owners
• Maintain complete, accurate, and uniform records
• Prepare written appraisal reports
• Operate standard office equipment, including departmental applications
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the work

The Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Principal Appraiser.  Principal Appraisers must have thorough knowledge of Property Tax and the Revenue and Taxation Code as it relates to Real Property Valuation, Change in Ownership reassessment or exclusion requirements, New Construction valuation, Decline in Value valuation, Property Classification, etc.
 

The department currently has two vacancies and is anticipating more vacancies in the coming months.  These two positions are in the areas of appraisal and Change in Ownerships for assessments.
 

The Principal Appraisers share a critical role in assisting the Chief Assessor and Deputy Assessor in the completion of the Office's mission to determine the assessed value of all taxable property located in San Mateo County, the creation of the official record of taxable property (approximately 240,000 assessments each year in the local assessment roll), and the sharing of this information with the County Controller and Tax Collector and making it publicly available.

This is an exciting time for seasoned Principal Appraisers to join our dynamic team of Appraisal professionals. The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Assessor's Property Assessment System (APAS), and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale new generation commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County.  Principal Appraisers may be called upon to provide subject matter expertise in the development of the Assessor's Property Assessment System.

The technically-savvy and experienced individuals hired for these positions will have the responsibility to supervise appraisal, auditor, and/or Change in Ownership and exemption staff in the timely collection, processing, and analysis of valuation data for real, personal, tangible, and intangible property for tax assessment purposes, and to manage the impact of the new regulations.

Additional responsibilities and duties of these Principal Appraisers will include (but are not limited to):

• Planning, organizing, training, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of appraisal staff
• Providing advanced support in the most difficult, specialized, or high-value or high-risk appraisals
• Fostering professional growth and effective working relationships
• Managing, analyzing, and evaluating special projects
• Providing subject matter expert (SME) advice to IT analysts/team in the development of the new Assessor Property Assessment System 

DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION San Mateo County is located on the scenic Peninsula between San Francisco and the Silicon Valley. It provides the benefits of temperate climate and clean air, as well as abundant ocean sports and recreational activities. Rural open space areas and the metropolitan city of San Francisco are within easy reach. The San Mateo County government has a budget of over $2.6 billion, with a workforce of over 5,500 employees in 22 agencies and departments.  The County claims within its boundaries a wealth of land, buildings, and taxable property with an assessed value of more than $222 billion. The property tax revenues generated from these assets are vital to maintaining local government operations and public services.

The Chief Elections Officer & County Clerk-Assessor-Recorder is an elected official, responsible for:

• The maintenance of 240,000 assessments and $222 billion local property tax roll
• The maintenance of County birth, death and marriage records
• The maintenance of over 3,000,000 recorded land records
• The conduct of local elections
• The maintenance of the voter registration roll representing over 330,000 County voters

The Department's responsibilities are carried out by eight management and 112 professional staff divided into four divisions: Assessor, County Clerk-Recorder and Elections.  The Assessor Division determines the taxable value for real and personal properties in the County for generating tax revenues essential to maintaining all County operations and public services.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Licensure/Certification: Acquisition within one year of appointment of a permanent Property Tax Appraiser Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

The preferred qualifications include:
 

• A Bachelor's degree
• Six years of experience performing a full range of appraisals of tangible and taxable property, of which three years are for tax assessment purposes preferably with an Assessor's Office in California
• At least two years of experience appearing as an expert witness at the Assessment Appeals Board
• Previous completion of advanced level courses offered by the California Board of Equalization and/or the Appraisal Institute
• Advanced Appraiser Certification issued by the State Board of Equalization
• A Bachelor's degree

The preferred and most highly-qualified candidates will have experience in both the commercial and residential areas.

Specialized knowledge of Property Tax Rules and Regulations and Revenue and Taxation Code as they relate to Change in Ownerships, Transfers, Assessments, etc., is a plus.

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, assignment, and review, and employee training and corrective action
• Technical and professional knowledge of appraisal procedures for real, personal, and intangible property
• Principles, methods, and techniques of effective interviewing, negotiating, and case management
• Training methods, procedures, and requirements
• California Property Tax statues and Rules and Regulations
• California State Board of Equalization guidelines
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
• Court decisions affecting assessment procedures
• Methods to appraise typical real property, personal property, and Possessory interests
• Policies and procedures related to the department
• Business arithmetic and statistical measures
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Record keeping principles and procedures

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, assign, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of others
• Train others in work procedures
• Appraise complex property interests
• Analyze information and situations and use sound independent judgment to make decisions and determine appropriate courses of action, including recommending legal actions
• Organize, manage, and monitor cases and maintain accurate files, records, and statistics
• Select and make appropriate adjustments to property
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures
• Accurately determine historic, reproduction, and replacement costs
• Accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence
• Measure income-producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value
• Identify and classify various types of land, sites, buildings, structures, manufactured homes, vessels, aircraft, trade fixtures, and personal property interests in an accurate and uniform manner
• Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the County according to regular schedules as well as on demand
• Produce effective presentations
• Maintain complete and accurate records
• Prepare written appraisal reports
• Operate standard office equipment, including departmental applications
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work 

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

The Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder for San Mateo County is seeking applicants for the position of Assessor-Recorder Technician III.
 
The enthusiastic and energetic individual hired for this position will perform specialized, technical, and difficult office support duties related to the assessment of real or personal property, changes in ownership, exemptions, the examination and indexing of recordable documents, and the filing of fictitious business name statements, marriage licenses, professional registrations, and other legal documents.
 
This is a flexible position which can be assigned to either the Clerk-Recorder's division or the Assessor's division.  The ART III staff assigned to these positions may have the opportunity to be cross-trained in all functions of the Assessor, County Clerk and Recorder's Offices. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future regular, limited term, and/or extra-help ART III vacancies.

The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Assessor's Property Assessment System (APAS), and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County. This is an exciting time to join our team of experienced and committed professionals.
 

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receive, examine, research, and analyze a wide variety of recorded and/or legal documents, property statements, questionnaires, and/or claim forms for sufficiency, completeness, jurisdiction, appropriateness, and/or changes in ownership
• Review and apply state code sections and local ordinances
• Provide information to the public, business owners, and legal professionals
• Perform related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 
Certification:
The state has passed Assembly Bill 1534. Because of the bill being passed, it may become a requirement that Assessor-Record Technicians become certified if the Technician will be making decisions regarding exemption applications or change in ownership decisions. 
 
Education and Experience: 
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Two years of experience providing office support in an Assessor, County Clerk, or Recorder's Office.

 
Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, practices, and terminology related to the assigned areas of work
• Revenue and Taxation Code
• Laws, ordinances, and regulations related to the assigned areas
• Standard office practices and procedures
• Basic data processing principles and practices
• Correct English usage including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Record keeping principles and practices
• Basic arithmetic

 
Skill/Ability to:

• Review, analyze, record, and interpret complex information
• Explain and apply policies, procedures, forms, and concepts
• Complete complex assignments
• Organize and maintain files and records
• Prioritize work and perform multiple activities
• Type letters, forms, and other documents and prepare correspondence and reports.
• Make arithmetic computations
• Use various office automation tools, e.g., to create and maintain large databases
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with others
• Operate proficiently in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Office

The Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer for the County of San Mateo is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Appraiser I/II. 

This is an exciting time to join a hard-working, high-functioning team of appraiser and assessor professionals committed to public service. The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the development of a new Assessor's Property Assessment System (APAS), and the appraisal and assessment of several large-scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed-use developments being built throughout San Mateo County.
 
The County offers a comprehensive training program for those interested in making a career of Appraisal and Assessment Services.  A career ladder exists with promotional opportunities from the Appraiser I level to the Appraiser II, Senior Appraiser, and Principal Appraiser levels.  Executive management positions include Chief Appraiser and Deputy Assessor-Clerk-Recorder. 
 
In general, Appraisers make site visits to properties to obtain, process, and analyze data for timely completion of the valuations of real and personal property, for tax assessment purposes.  Appraisers are required to determine the accessibility of properties upon Change in Ownership, new construction, Exemption, etc., per Property Tax rules and regulations.  Appraisers may be required to prepare appraisal cases for assessment appeals and should be willing to attend, and if necessary, present at appeals hearings and testify as expert witnesses. 
 
Appraiser I is the entry level in the Appraiser series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents are trained in making appraisals of single family residential, modest residential-income, neighborhood commercial, light industrial, simple rural, and routine personal properties. As experience is gained there is greater independence of action and decision making within general guidelines. This class is flexibly staffed with Appraiser II and incumbents are expected to advance to the higher level after gaining experience, demonstrating proficiency, and successfully completing BOE-prescribed courses and obtaining a permanent BOE certification. The salary range for the Appraiser I classification is $66,6602 - $74,422 per year.

At the Appraiser II level, a qualified applicant will be fully competent to independently complete appraisals of all types of property and interests. While commercial appraisal experience is not required, it is a plus.  Appraiser II's are required to have a good understanding of Property Tax Rules and Regulations as they pertain to assessments due to Change in Ownership, new construction, Exemptions, and Exclusions.  The salary range for the Appraiser II classification is $73,611 - $92,040 per year.
 
Generally, two years of experience completing property appraisals and performing audits of tangible and taxable property for tax assessment purposes is expected for the advancement from Appraiser I to Appraiser II.  However, promotions may occur before two years with the recommendation and approval of managers and the department head.  
 

THE DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Office of the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer is to ensure equitable treatment of County property owners by accurate and fair valuation of land, improvements and businesses; to create an accurate public record of recorded transactions relating to people and property within San Mateo County; and to register County citizens to vote and efficiently conduct honest elections.

The Department is responsible for:

• The maintenance of 240,000 assessments and a local property tax roll of over $222 billion.
• The maintenance of County birth, death and marriage records.
• The maintenance of over 3,000,000 recorded land records.
• The facilitation of local elections.
• The maintenance of the voter registration rolls representing over 330,000 County voters.

The Department is also responsible for a budget of $20 million, election billing to all jurisdictions, and 15 governmental trust funds.

Examples of Duties: 

• Obtain, process, and analyze data for the timely completion of valuations of real and personal property for tax assessment purposes
• Perform appraisals of single-family residential, modest residential-income, neighborhood commercial, light industrial, simple rural, possessory interest, and routine personal properties in assigned areas
• Process Change in Ownership, process new construction actions and documents, and determine accessibility
• Regularly interact with property owners, business owners, and the public
• Conduct research and write appraisal reports
• Review appraisals with property owners and their agents
• Use market, cost, and/or income approaches for determining property value
• Make site visits and conduct reviews of records to investigate and analyze appropriate data affecting the valuation for the site, structures, and personal property to determine the elements affecting value
• Gather, process, record, and analyze cost, sale, income, and expense data
• Evaluate market and economic trends affecting property values
• Select and make appropriate adjustments to comparable property
• Accurately calculate historic, reproduction, and replacement costs and accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence
• Appraise and properly classify land, structural improvements, fixtures, and personal property
• Measure income-producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value
• Perform a high volume of appraisal work involving the more typical residential, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, agricultural, and personal properties
• Appraise typical total property interests including real and personal property
• Process business property statements and identify personal property accounts for direct assessment
• Prepare appraisal cases for assessment appeals and be willing to attend, and if necessary, present cases before the Assessment Appeals Board and testify as an expert witness
• Use computers and computer software applicable to the duties of the job
• Perform related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 
Certification 
Under the Revenue and Taxation Code any person performing the duties of an appraiser for property tax purposes as an employee of the state, any county, or any city and county, must hold a valid appraiser's certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization (Board). 
 
As part of employment with the County, new employees will apply for a temporary appraiser certificate.  Possession of a temporary appraiser certificate allows one to perform the duties of an appraiser until permanently certified.  A temporarily certified appraiser must obtain permanent certification within the one-year period to continue performing appraisal duties.
 
As part of the training program for new appraisers, the County will assist new employees with the preparation for permanent certification.  However, taking and passing the certification exam is the ultimate responsibility of the employee.
 
To be eligible for a temporary appraiser certificate, an applicant must be able to meet the employment experience and/or education requirements outlined by the Board of Equalization as describe below:
 
Education and Experience

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher learning

or

• Be a high school graduate (or equivalent) and have four years of relevant experience

or

• Possess a combination of education and relevant experience totaling four years.

Additional qualifications include the following:

Knowledge of

• Business arithmetic
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Record keeping principles and procedures
• Technical and professional appraisal procedures
• California Property Tax laws
• State Board of Equalization guidelines
• Court decisions affecting assessment procedures
• Methods to appraise and assess typical real and personal property interests

 
Skill/Ability to

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the work
• Read, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures
• Travel to a variety of geographic locations throughout the County according to regular schedules as well as on demand
• Operate standard office equipment, including departmental applications
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines
• Select and make appropriate adjustments to comparable property
• Accurately determine historic, reproduction and replacement costs
• Accurately identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence
• Measure income-producing characteristics of property and appropriately capitalize the income stream into value
• Identify and classify various types of land, sites, buildings, structures, manufactured homes, vessels, aircraft, trade fixtures, and personal property interests in an accurate and uniform manner
• Prepare written appraisal reports

Join the Belmont Police Department Team

A career you can be proud of... make a difference!

Police Officer Recruit - $77,775 annually

Police Officer $97,622 to $130,805 annually (DOE and P.O.S.T Certification)
 

Open Until Filled - Actively Screening and Interviewing as Received.
 

For more information on this exciting opportunity please see the attached job announcement and job description.

The City of Belmont is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Applicants with a disability who may require special accommodation in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources immediately,  lkirby@belmont.gov or (650) 595-7452