Chief Appraiser (County Promotional)*

Salary : $129,064.00 - $184,704.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-03070-01
Department: Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk
Opening Date: 10/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

The Job
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.

**Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.**
The Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk is seeking a Chief Appraiser to provide leadership and oversight within one or more key divisions of the office, which may include Valuations, Assessment Services, Appeals or Business Personal Property. This role involves managing a large team engaged in the appraisal of real and personal property for tax assessment purposes. The incumbent may be assigned responsibility for one or more specialized areas. Essential duties include directing a large staff in the appraisal of real and personal property for tax assessment purposes, analyzing and implementing new legislation, and appearing on behalf of the Assessor and testifying as an expert witness in appraisal and assessment matters.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
The County also offers an alternativeModified Benefits Option (MBO)that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, including physical and drug screening, and verification of employment history.

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 THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

CERTIFICATE: Must possess an Advanced Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California Board of Equalization.
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EXPERIENCE: Must possess five (5) years of full-time appraisal experience for assessment purposes in a California County Assessor's Office, which included two (2) years of full-scope supervisory experience. Appraisal experience must include three (3) years performing either commercial/industrial appraisals or personal property appraisals and auditing.

Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate's background for this position consists of a combination of education and experience commensurate with its responsibilities and includes:

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible appraisal experience in a California County Assessor's office that includes five (5) years of commercial/industrial appraisal experience along with two (2) years of management experience, equivalent to a Principal Appraiser with the County of San Bernardino.
  
• Experience representing the Assessor at Assessment Appeal Board hearings.
  
• Successful completion of the San Bernardino County Management & Leadership Academy (MLA).
• Experience developing and presenting training materials.
• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, accounting, real estate, or comparable field.
• Advanced Appraiser's Certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.

Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewedin lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, October 30, 2026.
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 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.

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 * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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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.)

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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CURRENT/FORMER SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Are you a current employee of San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, or Special Districts who holds a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position OR a former contract, extra-help, PSE, WEX, or intern whose assignment has ended within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

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CURRENT/FORMER SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT STATUS: If you are currently employed by San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, Special Districts, or were formerly employed within the last six months, indicate your position type.

• Regular
• Contract
• Public Service Employee
• Intern
• Extra Help
• Recurrent
• CalWORKS Subsidized Employment Program Employee (WEX)
• I am employed by a Temporary Employment Agency
• I have never been employed by San Bernardino County

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Appraiser's Certificate: Indicate which California Appraiser's Certification, issued by the State Board of Equalization, you possess.

• Permanent
• Advanced
• Other
• None of the above

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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired your qualifying experience. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

Employer referenced MUST be listed and described in the work experience section of your application.

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Assessment Appeals/Taxpayer/Inter-governmental Contact: Clearly describe in detail your experience preparing appraisals for and testifying at Assessment Appeals hearings, representing the Assessor at public meetings and functions, and providing assistance/serving as liaison to property owners, agents, landlords and other parties of interest. 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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Commercial/Industrial or Personal Property Appraisals and Auditing: Clearly describe in detail your work experience performing audit-appraisals of commercial/industrial business property and fixtures or personal property in a California County Assessor's office. Be sure to include dates of employment performing these duties. 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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Legislation: Clearly describe in detail your work experience reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting assessment related legislation and statutes. Include how proposed or enacted legislation was conveyed to management, staff, and the public. 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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Policy and Planning: Clearly describe in detail your experience administering department policy, training, staff planning, report writing, and statistical analysis. 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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Do you have experience researching, entering, and/or locating property information utilizing Property Information Management Systems (PIMS)?

• Yes
• No

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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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Supervisory Experience: Clearly describe in detail your work experience where you functioned as a regular, ongoing full-scope supervisor (not as backup in case of absence). Be sure to provided explicit details supporting your answers of each experience to include the following:

Your title, employer, dates of employment

Number of staff supervised and job titles

Duties and tasks performed as a supervisor and scope of these duties

Level of responsibility (e.g., primary, assisted, participated)
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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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).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and s