Appraisal Technician Training Program
2023 NACo Achievement Award Winner
San Bernardino County, Calif., CA
Best In Category
About the Program
Category: Personnel Management, Employment and Training (Best in Category)
Year: 2023
The San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-Clerk is successfully providing a comprehensive training program to help meet its rapidly growing need of appraisal technicians to assist Certified Appraisers in the appraisal of both residential and commercial properties. The Appraisal Technician Training Program provides an in-depth curriculum on appraisal practices, assessment industry standards and appraisal theory. The program also provides an opportunity for appraisal technicians to receive additional training on new assessment industry standards, and gain sufficient experience to qualify for entry into the Appraiser series. Since implementation, this improved training program has developed 8 appraisal technicians. The Appraisal Technician Training Program has helped bolster a team atmosphere, the sharing of experiences and technical expertise, and has strengthened efficiencies in time and costs for training.