Are you a skilled professional seeking a rewarding career opportunity in the field of property assessment and valuation? Look no further! The County of Yolo Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections Department is recruiting to fill two (2) regular, full-time positions in the class of Senior Appraiser.  The selected candidates will be assigned to the Assessor Branch.   The Positions The Senior Appraisers conduct complex real property assessments; audit real property financial records; develop building cost trends and factors; and train, lead, and review the work of professional and non-professional staff. The incumbents also prepare appeal reports and deliver oral presentations before the local Appeals Board.  The ideal candidates  * are dynamic communicators and collaborators who can prepare and present comprehensive reports as well as recommend sound solutions, especially when applying real and business property laws, regulations and policies. * have leadership, team dynamics, coordination, and team building skills to lead others while accurately and timely complete projects. * possess solid software knowledge including word processing, spreadsheets and database programs. How To Apply Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, resume, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions at the time of filing. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement. To view the full Senior Appraiser class/job description, please click here. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or a closely related field; AND  Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing property appraisal duties comparable to those of Appraiser III of which two years must have been in an Assessor's Office; AND Appraiser's Certificate: Possession of a valid Advanced Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.  Substitution: Experience in an Assessor's Office performing responsible duties in preparation of the assessment roll, real property appraisal, mortgage lending title work, and/or structural cost estimating may be substituted for two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.  Experience in real estate sales or transfers will not be considered equivalent to the appraisal and valuation work referred to in this requirement. License Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation. To view the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for Senior Appraiser, please click here.  Application Process  It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.   Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways: * As an attachment to the online application * By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.org * By fax to (530) 666-8049 * By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.   Selection Procedure  The selection process steps may change with or without notice.  The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process.   * Screen for Minimum Qualifications * Screening for Best Qualified * Department Selection Interviews * Reference Checks * Conditional Job Offer, pending: * Pre-Employment Exams  * Drug & Alcohol Screening * Department of Justice LiveScan * Confirmed Job Offer * Estimated Start Date Verification of Education Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation. Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned. All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (https://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).   Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:  * A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.  * An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.  Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only. EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE  601 University Ave., Suite 127 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 921-0790 www.eres.com FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE P.O. Box 151739 San Diego, CA 92175 (619) 265-5810 www.documentservice.org CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC. P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817 (714) 237-9272 www.iescaree.com GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC. 409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 828-5709 www.globaleval.org INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS  EVALUATION SERVICE  P.O. Box 3665  Culver City, CA 90231-3665 (310) 258-9451 www.ierf.org Screening for Best Qualified The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.  If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.  Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.  If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.  Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.    Contact Information For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.   Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.   Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required. Yolo County, a place where YOU belong! The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce?  Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community. Come join us! This is where YOU belong.