| Location | San Bernardino, CA |
| Salary | $49,753.60–$70,220.80 Per Year |
Appraisal Technician
Salary
$49,753.60 - $70,220.80 Annually
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-01229-01
Department
Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk
Opening Date
10/24/2026
Closing Date
11/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
The Job
The Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk is recruiting for Appraisal Technicians to assist State Board of Equalization certified appraisers with tax assessment appraisals of real property (land and buildings) or business/personal property (business equipment and fixtures). Duties include verifying and processing information submitted by property owners; measuring structures; making scale drawings; providing information on valuations; and gathering property value data.
Promotional opportunities: Experience in this position may be qualifying for entry into the professional Appraiser series.
Current vacancies exist in the Business Property Division. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the County.
For more detailed information regarding job duties, refer to the Appraisal Technician job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Offices are located in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Joshua Tree, Big Bear, and Hesperia.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
OPTION 1
Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting, business administration, statistics, real estate or other closely related field. Transcripts must be included with the application if you do not possess a completed degree.
OPTION 2
One (1) year of full-time equivalent clerical or technical experience in a County Assessors Office performing duties involved in the production of the assessment roll or performing support functions.
OPTION 3
One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a bookkeeper, accountant, auditor, appraiser, building cost estimator, or a California real estate licensee engaged in buying, selling, or leasing real estate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:All work experience and education information must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date.
OPTION 1 COURSEWORK
Transcripts MUST be attached to your application or email to employment@hr.sbcounty.gov Subject: Appraisal Technician. Failure to provide the requested documents by the deadline date/time may result in disqualification of the application.
EDUCATION
Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. (Must be attached if applicable.) For education evaluation services, refer to Naces.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and computer skills, knowledge of property valuation, and experience working in a California County Assessors Office.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas:
Math
Decision Making
Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, November 06, 2026. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
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, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, 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, please refer to the Veterans Preference Information. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)
For important details about the employment and application process, including helpful tips, review the links below:
Employment Hiring Process Information
SBC LevelUp - The Hiring Journey
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Technical & Inspection Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of qualifications. Accurate responses should be provided for each question and all experience must be clearly detailed in the work experience section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(Do not refer to resume as it will NOT be reviewed. All questions should be answered appropriately.)
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Check the option under which you are applying:
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Option 1-Coursework Requirement: Have you attached transcripts that include Fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units of completed college coursework in accounting, business administration, statistics, real estate or other closely related field?
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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer(s) where you acquired your qualifying experience as indicated for Option 2 or 3. If this question does not apply to you, indicate "N/A."
Employer referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Option 2/3 Experience: Clearly describe in detail your work experience for Option 2 or 3 experience requirement. Be sure to include examples of specific tasks and duties performed for employer(s) indicated above. If no experience, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Special Interest: The Assessors Office may request candidates by area of interest such as Business Property or Real Property. Indicate the section(s) in which you are willing to work. Check all that apply.
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Do you have experience working with ANY of the following accounting statements: General Ledgers, Asset Listings, Trial Balances, Taxes, Purchase/Sales Invoices, or Contracts?
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If you answered Yes to the question above, clearly describe your work experience and duties performed as it relates to the tasks indicated above. Be sure to include name of employer. If No, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Do you have experience researching, entering, and/or locating property information utilizing Property Information Management Systems (PIMS)?
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If you answered Yes to the question above, clearly describe your work experience and duties performed as it relates to the tasks indicated above. Be sure to include name of employer. If No, indicate "N/A."
Experience referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification Via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.)
Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS
We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
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Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs