Human Resource Services Department

Thank you for your interest in the position of Supervising Appraiser II.  Your completed responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process.

Responses should be thorough and specific, yet concise and succinct.  A lack of detail in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this recruitment.  Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process.  A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for a thoroughly completed employment history and supplemental responses.

By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding of this statement:

Question #1 will be used to further screen for minimum qualifications.

Please indicate how you qualify for the position of Supervising Appraiser:

1. The equivalent of two years’ full-time experience in the class of Appraiser III in the Alameda County Classified Service
2. The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Supervising Appraiser I or an equivalent or higher-level class in the Alameda County classified service
3. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree awarded by an accredited college or university and the equivalent of three years of full-time increasingly responsible paid experience in real property appraisal work, which included two years in the appraisal of commercial and industrial properties, and at least one year of which involved supervision of personnel engaged in appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax assessment purposes.

Please indicate in the box below 'A', 'B', or 'C'.  If you state option C, please further state an explanation of your one year of experience which involved supervision of personnel engaged in appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax assessment purposes:

Questions #2-6 will be used to screen for Best Qualified.

I possess an Appraiser’s Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization. (Please provide your certification number, the issue date, and the expiration date in the space below).

If you do not, please indicate NA and answer question #3.

If you do not possess an Appraiser’s Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization, do you meet the eligibility requirements for issuance of a temporary appraiser’s certificate by the State Board of Equalization?

If appointed to the classification of Supervising Appraiser II, I understand that continued employment is contingent upon the following:

1. Issuance of a permanent Appraiser’s Certificate within one year of appointment OR possession/maintenance of a valid Appraiser’s certificate throughout the duration of employment
2. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and that incumbents are required to furnish their own automobile.

Please list the different types of property that you have appraised (or reviewed as a supervisor in other employment). In your response, include the property types, dates of employment, name of employer/supervisor, and the position held.

Please describe any skills, education, training, or work experience you possess that would enable you to supervise, train, or direct the work of appraiser and/or other staff.

The supplemental questions were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates for this position. Only the best and most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral interviews. By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that all applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to move forward in the process.

Do you understand the above statement?