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Appraiser Assistant
- The County of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
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APPRAISER ASSISTANT
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APPRAISER ASSISTANT
Salary
$50,752.32 - $68,394.72 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
G1958B-R
Department
ASSESSOR
Opening Date
07/29/2025
Closing Date
8/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
Position/Program Information
Exam Number:
G1958B-R
Type Of Recruitment:
We welcome applications from anyone!
When to Apply:
We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Thursday, August 7, 2025, until 5:00 p.m. (PT). Applications must be submittedbefore 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, August 7, 2025, to be accepted.
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Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
The Opportunity
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Appraiser Assistant positions within Los Angeles County's Assessor's Office. The position assists professional appraisers by performing routine appraisal duties and the less complex on-site inspections of real and personal property for assessment purposes.
Essential Job Functions
Position Responsibilities
+ Conduct or assist in conducting simple on-site inspections of real or personal property by conducting market research, scheduling inspection appointments, taking pictures with a camera, visualizing spatial relationships, making accurate property measurements and diagrams, conducting interviews, and writing descriptions of the property being appraised.
+ Measure and diagram new property additions or alterations by using measuring tape and building plans, and online and digital diagramming tools.
+ Review new construction statements by reading and verifying statements and contacting property owners for missing or additional information.
+ Confirm current land and improvement base values by reviewing department data records to obtain land values, use of permits, tax evaluation, etc.; referring to original source documents; and collecting, recording, maintaining data.
+ Prepare referral records and field books for use on on-site inspections by transferring leased equipment and property value data from property statements.
+ Monitor property records by performing research utilizing county records, and checking records for changes.
+ Read and interpret legal descriptions of real property as contained in a variety of deeds and other documents and compares with cadastral maps to identify the location of the property and the Assessor's parcel number.
+ Contact other departments, taxpayers, attorneys, and public and private agencies.
+ Review documents, records, and various forms to ensure the accuracy and completeness of such information as grantor and grantee names, mailing or situs address, document numbers, recording date, and map book, page, and parcel numbers.
+ Answer questions and give information to the public and refers the more difficult inquiries to the supervisor or designated employee.
For more information, please view the classification specification:Appraiser Assistant (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065756?keywords=1958&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify
Successfully completed 60 semester units or 90 quarter units in an accredited college* -AND- Successfully completed theCalifornia Property Taxation and Appraisal (CPTA) noncredit program at Rio Hondo College.**
Desirable Qualification
Completion of 6 semester or 9 quarter units of accounting.
Special Requirement Information
*To verify that you meet the education requirement, we need you to submit a copy of yourofficial transcript. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, if applicable, the units completed per required course, and be in English. if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader) andhttps://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf(Download PDF reader)
Note: We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
** To verify that you completed the CPTA program, we also need you to submit a copy of theofficial Letter of Participation from Rio Hondo College. For additional information, please see the"Withhold Information" below.
Verification of both documents must be attached to your application or emailed to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing.
Withhold Information
Applicants who are currently enrolled in theCalifornia Property Taxation and Appraisal noncredit program at Rio Hondo College and expect to successfully completeALLclasses in the programBEFORE FEBRUARY 7, 2026, may also apply for this exam. Applicantsmust submit proof of current enrollmenteither at the time of application filing or by sending it [email protected] seven (7) calendar days to be invited to take the multiple choice and/or simulation assessments (please refer to"Examination Content"section for more details). Such candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on these assessments will be placed on "WITHHOLD" status until theofficialLetter of Participation is received and verified by our human resources unit. Candidates who fail to complete theCalifornia Property Taxation and Appraisalprogram and submit their Letter of ParticipationBEFORE FEBRUARY 7, 2026, will not be added to the eligible register.
Withhold applicants will be added to the hiring list (eligible register) once completion of the Selection Requirements is verified. Please refer to the "Special Requirement Information" section of this job posting for more information on the required supporting documentation to receive credit for any degree or completed college courses.
License
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical Class
Physical Class II - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Additional Information
Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent.
Examination Content:
This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessmentworth 100% assessing:
+ Customer Focus
+ Responsibility
+ Learning Potential
+ General Problem Solving Skills
Applicants must meet theRequirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the hiring list (eligible register).
Exam Review
These assessments fall under Civil Service Rule 7.19, which means you are not able to review the questions or your responses once you have completed the assessment.
Transfer of Test Responses
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
Test Preparation
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
+ Online practice tests are available at Update link:https://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests/.
+ Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
Eligibility and Vacancy Information
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies in the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office.
Application and Filing Information
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who not have access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
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Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Testing Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator:[email protected]
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Damian Cousin
Department Contact Phone: (213) 433-3269
Department Contact Email:[email protected]
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.DO NOTselect "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.
Please [email protected],[email protected],[email protected], [email protected] your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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Have you successfully completed at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units*in an accredited college?
*To qualify, applicants must submit a copy ofofficialtranscriptsAT THE TIME OF APPLICATION FILING or WITHIN SEVEN (7) CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE LAST DAY OF FILING.
+ Yes, and I have attached the official transcripts to the application.
+ Yes, and I will submit the official transcripts to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days.
+ No, I have not completed at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units.
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Have yousuccessfully completedtheCalifornia Property Taxation and Appraisalnoncredit program from Rio Hondo College?
+ Yes, and I have attached the Letter of Participation to my application.
+ Yes, and I will send the Letter of Participation to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days.
+ No, I have not completed the program.
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Are youcurrently enrolledin theCalifornia Property Taxation and Appraisal (CPTA)noncredit program from Rio Hondo College?
Note:Those currently enrolled and expect to complete all CPTA program classes before February 7, 2026, are eligible to participate in this exam.Proof of current enrollmentmust be submitted either at the time of application filing or emailed to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days. After successful completion of the program, theofficial Letter of Participationmust be submitted to [email protected] FEBRUARY 7, 2026, in order to be added to the eligible register.
+ Yes, and I have attached proof of current enrollment to my application.
+ Yes, and I will send proof of current enrollment to [email protected] within seven (7) calendar days.
+ No, I am not currently enrolled in the program.
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The following question relates to desirable qualifications and will not be used to establish the final list or specialized secondary lists for this position. However, if you are eligible for hire, Hiring Managers may use your responses during the selection process. As such, it is important to answer these questions carefully and accurately to ensure you are fully considered.
+ I understand the above information and instructions.
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Do you possess 6 semester or 9 quarter units of accounting?
+ Yes
+ No
Required Question
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