Appraisal Technician Training Program

2023 NACo Achievement Award Winner

San Bernardino County, Calif., CA

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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.