Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the Principal Property Appraiser (PPA), the Senior Petroleum and Mining Appraisal Engineer in the Assessment Practices Survey Division (APSD) performs valuation, and economic research work required for the appraisal of all resource properties including petroleum, mining, geothermal, mineral refining and manufacturing plants, and water rights. Performance of these duties supports APSD by completing the assigned appraisal and assessment practices survey duties required to evaluate the local property tax systems level of conformity with state laws, rules, regulations, and accepted standard appraisal valuation practices and techniques.

The examination and recruitment are two separate processes. You must complete both in order to be considered. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.  

Here is the link to the exam bulletin for Senior Petroleum and Mining Appraisal Engineer:

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to

• Travel required fifty percent (50%) of the time.

• Position requires employee to have and maintain a valid: California Driver’s License.

• Maintain a Board of Equalization (BOE) appraiser certificate including continuing education.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office or equivalent programs.

• Knowledge of law, rules, appraisal techniques relating to petroleum, geothermal, water rights and mining properties.

• In-depth technical and specialized knowledge of the function and policy implications of the BOE property tax programs.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/28/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Board of Equalization

Certification Section

Attn: JC-471030

Human Resources Bureau

651 Bannon Street, MIC: 00

Sacramento , CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Board of Equalization

Certification Section

Attn: JC-471030

Human Resources Bureau

651 Bannon Street, MIC: 00

Sacramento , CA 95811

Monday-Friday (Excluding holidays)

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Working for the State offers 

In addition, our location offers:

• Free parking.
• Major freeway access from I-5 and I-80.
• Located near eateries and shopping.

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State Employees 

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Janae Christopher
(916) 274-3370
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 322-7639
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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