Job Description

EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITY! APPLY TODAY TO JOIN TEAM ARC! The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARC) is recruiting Appraiser II Trainees who serve under training conditions and close supervision while acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to qualify for promotion to Appraiser II. Trainees analyze building costs, depreciation, yield rates, occupancy rates, expense ratios, real property sales and income data to determine a property’s income flows and capitalized earning ability. They use income, market, and/or cost approaches, reconcile approaches as necessary, and arrive at a final value judgment. Offices Big Bear, Hesperia, Joshua Tree, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino and Twin Peaks. Work Locations Refer to the Appraiser II – Trainee job description for details. Applications are also being accepted for Appraiser Trainee and Appraiser I. A separate application is required for each level. We encourage you to apply for all levels where you meet the minimum qualifications. Benefits To review job‑specific benefits, visit: Summary of Benefits Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Modified Benefits Option (MBO) provides a wage differential Auto‑promotion up to $99,694 annually. Conditions of Employment Promotion : Eligible for promotion to Appraiser II (up to $99,694 annually) upon meeting minimum requirements and obtaining a valid permanent Appraiser’s Certificate within one year and a satisfactory performance evaluation. Incumbents must promote within 24 months or be terminated. Travel : A valid California Class C driver’s license is required for essential job functions. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Offices are located as listed above. Sponsorship : San Bernardino County does not consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Eligibility Requirements – One of the Following Options Option 1 : Possession of a permanent State Office of Real Estate Appraisers Certified General License or equivalent state agency certificate AND one year of journey‑level experience appraising single residential, moderate‑sized multiple‑unit residential, and commercial properties in federally related transactions. Experience must have been obtained within the last ten years. Option 2 : Possession of an Appraiser’s Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization or a similar government agency for property tax assessment purposes AND one year of journey‑level experience appraising single residential, moderate‑sized multiple‑unit residential, and small commercial properties for tax assessment within a state or local Assessor’s office. Experience must have been obtained within the last ten years. Certificate Eligibility – Additional Qualifications Education : Completed/bachelor’s degree. Education and/or Experience (four years total, experience within last ten years): Licensed real property appraiser (BREA Residential or higher), building cost estimator, accountant, or engineer. California real estate licensee engaged in buying, selling, or leasing real estate. Appraiser Aide/Technician or higher in a county or state office performing valuations for assessment purposes, or California State Board of Equalization. Employee of an Assessor’s office (other than Appraiser Aide/Technician or higher) or property tax department of the California State Board of Equalization, limited to 32 months toward the four‑year requirement. Important Notes : All work experience must be clearly detailed and demonstrated the application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes are not reviewed. All information must be current and up to date. Education : Degrees or coursework must be completed at an accredited institution. Foreign degrees must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service. Ideal Candidate A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Real Estate; a Permanent Appraiser’s Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization; and three years of journey‑level appraiser experience in a California County Assessor’s office. Examination and Application Procedure Competitive evaluation of qualifications will be based on the application and supplemental questionnaire. Provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible; resumes are not reviewed. Application Deadline : 5:00 pm, Friday, December 05, 2025. Submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. If you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email, we have not received your application. For technical assistance, visit the Government Jobs online application guide or call the Toll‑Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524‑5627.

EEO/ADA

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application. Veterans’ Preference Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, see the Veterans' Preference Policy . Additional Information For more important details, review the following links: Guide to Completing a County Job Application Applicant Information and the County Employment Process #J-18808-Ljbffr San Bernardino County

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