Salary : $86,097.79 - $94,922.81 Annually
Location : Martinez, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: DAWA-2026A
Department: Assessor
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: ZD

The Position
Looking to jumpstart your career in the appraisal field? The Assessor's Office is currently seeking four ambitious individuals to fill the role of Junior Appraiser. This entry-level position offers extensive classroom and on-the-job training, providing you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this exciting field.

As a Junior Appraiser, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of assignments throughout the County. These tasks may include inspecting both real and personal property, estimating costs and charges affecting value, and evaluating new construction and remodeling work. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding position with room for growth, this is the job for you!

We are looking for someone who is:

• Collaborative. You should be able to work well in a team environment.
• Professional. You will be working towards goals and objectives with other professional staff.
• Motivated. You will need to be proactive in obtaining and sharing information to achieve objectives.
• Analytical. You will be expected to analyze and interpret data for decision-making.
• An effective communicator. You will need to communicate findings in a clear and relatable manner.

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Managing appraisals and workload in a timely manner
• Handling public service and valuation issues
• Researching property tax matters
• Conducting fieldwork, including inspection of new construction and remodeling

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Your work will have a direct impact on the surrounding community
• You will work in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere
• You will perform a variety of both office and fieldwork

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be working in a large, diverse county with varying needs
• You will need to learn and maintain knowledge of rules and laws that change frequently
• You may need to deal with challenging or difficult taxpayers and representatives

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
• Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

To read the complete job description, please visit the website;

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months
Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Certification Required: Appointees must meet certification requirements established by the California State Board of Equalization within one year of employment.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university.

Substitution Options: (1) Full-time professional experience appraising real property in a California County Assessor's Office, or in a state or federal agency in California responsible for appraising property, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years. (2) Experience in the class equivalent to Real Property Technical Assistant in Contra Costa County may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years. (3) Current professional membership (MAI designation), or the SRA (Senior Residential Appraiser), or SRPA (Senior Real Property Appraiser) or SREA (Senior Real Estate Analyst) designation issued by the Appraisal Institute, or SRWA (Senior Right-of-Way Agent Designation) with the International Right-of-Way Association may be substituted for the Bachelor degree.
Selection Process

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application; applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
2. Online Multiple-Choice Exam: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a multiple-choice assessment online. The assessment is designed to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. These may include but are not limited to: Reading Comprehension, Analyzing & Interpreting Data, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, and Teamwork. Candidates must achieve an overall passing score of 70% or higher to move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
3. Remote Oral Interview: Candidates who achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the multiple-choice assessment will be invited to participate in an oral interview. The oral interview will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. These may include but are not limited to: Professional Integrity & Ethics, Oral Communication, Attention to Detail, and Customer Focus. In the oral interview, candidates must achieve an overall passing score of 70% or higher. (Weighted 100%)

The Online Multiple-Choice Exam is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) 7/10/26 through 7/14/26

The Remote Oral Interview is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) on 7/17/26 through 7/21/26
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at [email protected]. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for the Junior Appraiser position and to assist Human Resources staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."

• I understand

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• I do not have a High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

04

How much professional-level experience do you have appraising real property in a California County Assessor's Office, or in a state or federal agency in California responsible for appraising property?

• I do not have any experience as described above
• I have less than one year of experience as described above
• I have at least one year, but less than two years, of experience as described above
• I have at least two years, but less than three years, of experience as described above
• I have at least three years, but less than four years, of experience as described above
• I have at least four years, but less than five years, of experience as described above
• I have five or more years of experience as described above

05

How much experience do you have as a Real Property Technical Assistant?

• I do not have any experience as described above
• I have less than one year of experience as described above
• I have at least one year, but less than two years, of experience as described above
• I have two or more years of experience as described above

06

Do you have any of the following memberships?

• Member Appraisal Institute (MAI) designation
• Senior Residential Appraiser (SRA) designation issued by the Appraisal Institute
• Senior Real Property Appraiser (SRPA) designation issued by the Appraisal Institute
• Senior Real Estate Analyst (SREA) designation issued by the Appraisal Institute
• Senior Right-of-Way Agent (SRWA) designation with the International Right-of-Way Association
• I do not have any of these designations

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process, or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

• I agree

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