Appraiser II - Trainee

Appraiser II Trainee Opportunity

Excellent career opportunity! Apply today to join Team Arc! The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARC) is recruiting for Appraiser II Trainees who serve under training conditions and close supervision while acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to qualify for promotion to Appraiser II which independently performs all types of property assessments. Appraiser II Trainees participate in securing and analyzing information relative to building costs, depreciation, yield rate, occupancy rate, expense ratios, real property sales and income data to determine income flows and capitalized earning ability of properties; and use income, market, and / or cost approach, as applicable, reconciling various approaches as necessary to arrive at a final value judgment.

Offices are located in Big Bear, Hesperia, Joshua Tree, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino and Twin Peaks. For a more detailed description of job duties, refer to the Appraiser II - Trainee job description. Note : Applications are also being accepted for Appraiser Trainee and Appraiser I. A separate application is required for each level. Appraiser I, Appraiser II and Appraiser II Trainee may be filled at any level. In order to increase your opportunities, you are encouraged to apply for all levels in which you feel you meet the minimum qualifications.

Excellent benefits. To review job-specific benefits, refer to : Summary of Benefits, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

Auto-promotion up to $99,694 annually.

Conditions of employment : Promotion : Appraiser II Trainees are eligible for promotion to Appraiser II (up to $99,694 annually) upon meeting the minimum requirements for that class including obtaining, within one (1) year of employment, a valid permanent Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization and receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation. Incumbents must promote within twenty-four (24) months or be terminated. Travel : A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. Offices are located in Big Bear, Hesperia, Joshua Tree, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino and Twin Peaks. 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 one of the following option requirements :

Option 1 : Possession of a permanent State Office of Real Estate Appraisers Certified General License or equivalent state agency -AND- one (1) year of journey-level experience appraising single residential, moderate sized multiple-unit residential, AND commercial properties in federally related transactions.

Option 2 : Possession of an Appraiser's Certificate issued by a California State Board of Equalization or other similar government agency for property tax assessment purposes -AND- one (1) year of journey-level experience appraising single residential, moderate sized multiple-unit residential, AND small commercial properties for tax assessment purposes within a state or local Assessor's office.

Experience for both options must have been obtained within the last ten (10) years. Applicants MUST ALSO meet one of the following qualifications for obtaining the Appraiser Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization :

Education : A completed / awarded bachelor's degree.

Education and / or Experience : Graduation from high school and a combination of higher education and relevant experience totaling four (4) years (experience must have been obtained within the last ten years) as one of the following : a licensed real property appraiser (BREA Residential or higher), building cost estimator, accountant, or engineer. A California real estate licensee engaged in buying, selling, or leasing real estate. An Appraiser Aide / Technician or higher in a county or state office performing valuations for assessment purposes or the California State Board of Equalization. An employee of an Assessor's office (other than Appraiser Aide / Technician or higher) or property tax department of the California State Board of Equalization except that such employment time shall be limited to qualifying for only 32 months of the four-year experience requirement. The remaining amount of time shall be accumulated by other relevant experience described above or by education in an accredited institution of higher education in the academic fields listed above.

All work experience must be clearly detailed and demonstrated on the application AND supplemental questionnaire to ensure qualifications are properly considered (resumes are not reviewed). All information must be current and up to date. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Follow this link for more information on evaluation services.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Real Estate; a Permanent Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization; and three (3) years journey-level appraiser experience in a California County Assessor's office.

Selection Process

Examination : 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 reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 : 00 pm, Friday, December 5, 2025.

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, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide 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. EEO / ADA : San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation : If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference : Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows / widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application.)

For more important details, review the links below :

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

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 Summary of Benefits for more information. Refer to the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information. Retirement benefits subject to change.