Appraiser I/II

Job Description:

Appraiser I/II

Description

The Napa Valley

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE .

The Position

The Appraiser I/Appraiser II, under direction, secures and analyzes data for the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes; makes standard field investigations, studies, and appraisals of residential, commercial, and farm properties; and performs related work as required.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill 1 (one) full-time vacancy which may be filled at either level depending on qualifications. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

Scheduled salary increase and Winter Time Off (WTO):

• 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/26
• 32.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Appraiser I ($ 39.46 - $ 46.99 hourly)

Experience: No experience required.

Education: Equivalent to a four-year degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, economics, or a related field. Additional qualifying experience* may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis.

*Qualifying experience means employment experience within the last ten (10) years in any of the following occupations: accountant, auditor, real property appraiser, building cost estimator, engineer; or a real estate licensee, licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing, or managing real estate; or an appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in an assessor’s office; or an employee, other than an appraiser, of an assessor’s office, except that only two-thirds (2/3) of such employment time shall be deemed qualifying employment.

Appraiser II ( $43.02 - $51.28 hourly)

Experience: One (1) year of experience as an Appraiser I (or its equivalent) in a County Assessor Department or two (2) years of appraisal experience which would provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

Education: Equivalent to a four-year degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, economics, or a related field. Additional experience in property appraisal may substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

License or Certificate*:

A valid Permanent Appraiser’s Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization must be obtained within one (1) year of employment. Failure to obtain this certificate will be cause for termination of employment in this class.

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application Deadline 5:00pm PDT NOVEMBER 24, 2025 Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring The week of November 24, 2025
Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interview Tentatively scheduled for the week of December 15, 2025. The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

View the full job description including the example of duties of APPRAISER I/II here.

Benefits
Click here to learn more about the benefits package for this position.

ADA Accommodation
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

PUBLIC SERVICES EMPLOYEES BENEFITS INFORMATION

SALARY -
Salaries are based on a five-step range. Appointments are usually made at the beginning step with advances occurring at six months and the completion of each year thereafter. Salary rates are reviewed annually.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO -
Click here for additional benefits information forPublic ServicesEmployees:
https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25886/Benefits-Summary---Public-Service-Employee-PSE

THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP POSITIONS

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

PHYSICAL STANDARDS -
Certain designated County positions require a candidate to pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

FINGERPRINTING -
All employees hired into allocated positions or extra help positions will be fingerprinted.

SELECTION PROCESS -

FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT - The selection process will include an oral board interview, psychological assessment, background investigation, and a pre-employment physical exam.

Closing Date/Time: 11/24/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$82,076.80 - $106,662.40 Annually