Job Details

Salary : $66,300.00 - $80,593.50 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 0423-25-09
Department: Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk
Opening Date: 09/30/2025
Closing Date: 10/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 2
Weekly Schedule: 37.5 Hours
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) ###-#### (CRS DIAL 711) .

ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk Department (ARCC)assesses value of taxable property; records and maintains documents for property ownership, births, deaths, and marriages; performs civil ceremonies; and processes marriage licenses, fictitious business names and other legal documents. Our department provides a great opportunity to pursue work that balances interaction with the public alongside problem-solving and highly detailed regulatory work.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Current Vacancy:

There are currently 2 Full-Time, Regular Hire Appraiser Aide vacancies in the ARCC Department, Real Property Division.

Please note:

We are also recruiting for vacancies in the positions of Appraiser I/II. If you are interested in working in the Appraisal and Assessment field, you are welcome to submit applications for both Appraiser Aide and Appraiser I/II. There is no penalty for submitting applications to both recruitments. However, you must submit a separate application to the Appraiser I/II recruitment to be considered for the Appraiser I/II levels.

Appraiser Aides receive on-the-job training in real property assessment and gain invaluable experience in appraisal principles and practices. These positions provide administrative, clerical and technical support related to property tax assessment work for the department's Appraisal unit.

In this job, you would also:

• Assist Appraisers with measuring, drawing and computing historical and replacement costs of new construction, including alterations and renovations
• Collect, review and enter real property data, working with a number of databases
• Use a variety of computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word as well as department-specific computer applications
• Help Marin County residents at the department's public counter and via telephone and email

Work Location:
Work for this position is performed at the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk's Offices in San Rafael and other County campuses. Additionally, appraisal work includes field visits to properties throughout Marin County.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate is acreative thinker, problem solver, self-starter and an effective communicator who thrives in a fast-paced diverse team environment. Their excellent interpersonal skills help them interface successfully with staff at all levels as well as members of the public.

Additionally, this candidate is:

• Willing to learn and able to adapt quickly to new technologies and systems
• A creative thinker and problem solver
• Flexible towards changes in processes and instructions
• An effective communicator
• Proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word

Though not required for this position, experience in related fields such as real estate (including appraisal, sales, leasing or management) mortgages, construction, or in a regulatory or legal agency is high desirable, as is a working familiarity with maps.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Some knowledge of appraisal principles and practices.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Mathematics sufficient to compute costs and measure changes to property.
• Common office computer applications.

Ability to:

• Learn, understand, explain and properly apply policies, procedures, and laws relative to appraisal, assessment, and exemptions.
• Learn to read and interpret maps, plans and blueprints.
• Apply fundamental research methods and techniques perform data collection.
• Interpret cost manuals or other related publications and software to perform cost estimating.
• Perform field work to capture physical characteristics and/or retrieve building plans.
• Interview property owners; clearly communicate policies, procedures, and work methodology to internal and external customers in a professional manner; and write clear and effective letters, reports and other materials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with to internal and external customers.
• Effectively organize activities and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Learn and effectively utilize Assessor's specialized software processes, and spreadsheet, word processing, and email software in the performance of typical tasks.
• Listen and apply verbal and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of university or college coursework; OR
Equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience (relevant experience is defined to mean employment experience within the last ten years) in property assessment functions in a California Assessor's office; OR

Equivalent to a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience (relevant experience is defined to mean employment experience within the last ten years) in real estate sales, real estate management, leasing of real estate, mortgage industry, construction industry, or experience in a regulatory or legal agency, or a closely related field.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Human Resources Analyst, at 415-###-####.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-###-####.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) ###-####. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) ###-####.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01

QUALIFYING EDUCATION: Please note: Your relevant coursework and education history must be described in the education section of your application. Have you completed equivalent to 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of university or college coursework?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered "yes" to question 1, please describe how you have completed this coursework.
03

Have you graduated from High School OR completed an equivalent GED program?

• Yes
• No

04

Within the last 10 years, do you have two years of full-time experience in any of the following areas? (check all that apply):

• Property assessment functions in a California Assessor's office
• Real estate sales, real estate management, or leasing of real estate
• Mortgage industry
• Construction industry
• A regulatory or legal agency (this includes the Recorder and County Clerk)
• A closely related field
• None of the above

05

Please describe the two years of experience that you referenced in question #4 (Volunteer and internship experience considered). Your response should include the following:

• The name(s) of your employer(s) or organization(s)
• Job title and type of position held (extra-hire, relief, paid call, or volunteer, etc.)
• Dates of employment and number of hours worked per week
• Specific tasks performed

Please note: Experience, including volunteer and internships, must also be included on the "Work History" section of the application in order to qualify your experience. If you selected "None of the above" in Question 4, please state "N/A."
06

Please identify work experience (volunteer and internship experience considered) within the last ten years, in any of the areas listed below. (Check all that apply)

• Title documents and/or legal descriptions
• Property maps, Property descriptions and related documents
• Floor plans from blueprints
• Construction Costs
• Recorded Documents
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications
• Revenue and Taxation Code and Property Tax Rules applicable to property valuation
• California State Board of Equalization Regulations/Assessors' Handbooks and other BOE guidance
• Other related resources related applications and other types of paperwork in the following fields: real estate appraisal, real estate sales or management, accounting or auditing, building cost estimating or inspection, building construction, title insurance, or within in a regulatory or legal agency.
• None of the above

07

Please describe the experience you referenced in question #6. Based on your response to Question 6, (Volunteer and internship experience considered). Your response should include the following:

• The name(s) of your employer(s) or organization(s)
• Job title and type of position held (extra-hire, relief, paid call, or volunteer, etc.)
• Dates of employment and number of hours worked per week
• Specific tasks performed

Please note: Experience, including volunteer and internships, must also be included on the "Work History" section of the application in order to qualify your experience. If you selected "None of the above" in Question 6, please state "N/A."
Required Question