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APPRAISER III

County of Monterey, CA

Salinas, CA

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Salinas, CA
POSTED
5 days ago

Final Filing Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026
Exam #: 26/28A22/03CC

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. This office establishes value for all taxable property and applies all legal exemptions to the property.

Appraiser III is found only in the Assessor's Office and is the advanced working level and/or lead worker class in the series.  Under direction, performs difficult technical valuation work in the appraisal of real property (residential and commercial) for ad valorem tax purposes; leads, trains and reviews the work of subordinate appraisers in valuation of real property and/or performs in a specialized area of appraisal work; and performs other related work as required.

We are looking for someone who:
  • Pays attention to details.
  • Is a self-starter.
  • Can work independently.
  • Can train, monitor, advise and motivate a team of subordinate appraisers.
  • Is responsive and proactive when addressing tax payer needs.
  • Is honest and ethical.
  • Is flexible.
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 the public, tax representatives and attorneys.
  • You will be challenged to read, understand, and train on the various ways 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 will need to work with some taxpayers, tax representatives and attorneys who are difficult and/or dissatisfied.
  • You will need to stay current and adjust to ongoing legislative updates/changes.
  • You will be expected to process a high volume of work.
  • You will be expected to learn the legal terminology related to property valuation.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used 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.


Incumbents are responsible for their own territories and appeals; ensuring that their work is performed timely, competently, completely and is up to date.

Appraiser III is a full-time, Monday through Friday, 8-5 position.

Possession of an advanced appraisal certificate is highly desirable.

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