Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a re-advertisement of JC-451336. If you previously applied under JC-451336 you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-473117, in order to be considered.

Under the direct supervision of the Supervising Property Appraiser (SPA) and the Senior Specialist Property Appraiser (SSPA), the Associate Property Appraiser (APA) serves as a member of the State Board of Equalization's (BOE) Welfare Exemption Section. The APA performs a wide variety of analytical and technical functions as part of co-administering the welf are and veterans' organizations exemptions. The APA researches, reviews, and analyzes various documents to make the initial determination of an organization's eligibility prior to issuing an Organizational Clearance Certificate (OCC) or Supplemental Clearance Certificate (SCC). The incumbent focuses on processing OCC and SCC claim filings of the moderate to more difficult claims, conducts reviews for compliance and provides guidance to taxpayers, County Assessors' and claimants regarding the laws pertaining to the welfare exemption.

H ere is the link to the exam bulletin for the Associate Property Appraiser  This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for full or part-time telework for eligible candidates residing in California.

Please select this link to complete the Voluntary Recruitment Questionnaire to assist the BOE with its recruitment efforts.  Voluntary Recruitment Questionnaire .  Thank you.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to .
• Travel required ten percent (10%) of the time.
• Position requires employee to have and maintain a valid: California Driver’s License.
• Maintain a State Board of Equalization (BOE) appraiser certification including continuing education.
• Computer p roficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and database systems.
• Travel may be required throughout the state up to ten percent (10%) of the time by automobile and airplane, travel will typically be Monday through Friday and may span several contiguous weeks.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/30/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Board of Equalization

Certification Section

Attn: JC-473117

Human Resources Bureau

651 Bannon Street, MIC: 00

Sacramento , CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Board of Equalization

Certification Section

Attn: JC-473117

Human Resources Bureau

651 Bannon Street, MIC: 00

Sacramento , CA 95811

Monday – Friday (Excluding holidays)

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other -

  You must include a Cover Letter with your STD-678 Application.

• Statement of Qualifications -

  A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section of this job posting for additional information.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Working for the State offers 

In addition, our location offers:

• Free parking.
• Major freeway access from I-5 and I-80.
• Located near eateries and shopping.

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State Employees 

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Janae Christopher
(916) 274-3370
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 322-7639
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement of Qualification Requirements

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  BOE will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application.  Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

Additionally, your SOQ must include:

• Your name     

• The Job Control number on SOQ

• The SOQ must be no more than (2) two pages in length, 12 point-font, single-spaced.

Please respond directly to the following SOQ items below:

1. Describe your work experience and training that has prepared you to perform the job functions described in the duty statement for this position.

1. Describe your experience communicating, both verbally and in writing, with taxpayers, various government agencies, the public, or attorneys. Please provide specific examples.

1. What types of information have you had to analyze in the past? Describe some specific projects.

You must provide specific information in your response(s) which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position.

Applications received without a complete response will be disqualified.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Remote job, Monday to Friday,

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