Job Description and Duties
Under the administrative direction of the CEA, Chief, State-Assessed Properties Division (SAPD), the Principal Property Appraiser in the Unitary Valuation and Auditing Section is responsible for the planning, administration, direction, and evaluation, through subordinate supervisors and professional staff of the unit, which is mandated by Article XIII, section 19, of the California Constitution. Revenue and Taxation Code sections 721 and 721.5 require the State Board of Equalization (BOE) to annually value and assess all the taxable property within the state that is to be assessed by it pursuant to Article XIII, Section 19, of the California Constitution. This program conducts valuations of certain public utilities and other specified properties, conducts audits of state assessees, handles unitary appeals, and performs capitalization rate and other special studies. Irregular working hours and travel up to 10% to in-state and out-of-state locations may be required to perform duties, attend Board meetings, hearings, conferences, and events.
Here is the link to the exam bulletin for PRINCIPAL PROPERTY APPRAISER CalCareers
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.
Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all Board of Equalization salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.
