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APPRAISER II

County of Monterey, CA

Salinas, CA

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Salinas, CA
POSTED
12 days ago

FINAL FILING DEADLINE: Friday, February 20, 2026
EXAM#: 26/28A21/02CC

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Assessor's Office has the responsibility to locate all taxable property in the County and to identify ownership, establish value, and apply all legal exemptions to the property. We are committed to establishing fair and accurate assessed property values and to providing excellent customer service to property owners and the public at large. Appraisers typically have a territory and are able to work independently, both in the office setting and in the field.

Appraiser II is the full working level class within the Appraiser series. Employees in this class perform appraisals of average difficulty on all types of residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. Appraiser II collects and analyzes data for appraisal and assessment of real property; and does other related work as required. Continuous learning affords the Appraiser the opportunity to advance through various residential, commercial, agricultural and other specialty areas.

Typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm and is located in Monterey County.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

We are looking for someone who:
  • Pays attention to details.
  • Works well in a team environment.
  • Asks questions to seek understanding.
  • Is a self-starter.
  • Is flexible.
  • Is honest and ethical.
A few reasons you might love this job:
  • You will work in a dynamic environment with others who have strong values and integrity.
  • You will have lots of interaction with your peers and the public.
  • You will be challenged to read and understand the various methods real property can be valued for tax purposes.
  • You will receive extensive training to understand and apply the various methods real property can be valued for tax purposes.
  • You will provide a vital service that supports the mission of the County.
A few challenges you might face with this job:
  • You may experience difficulty understanding and applying the various methods real property can be valued for tax purposes.
  • You will need to work with some taxpayers who are difficult and/or dissatisfied.
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Agency: Assessor/Clerk/Recorder
Location: Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., 1st Floor, Salinas

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County of Monterey, CA