Deputy Assessor

The Sacramento County Assessor’s Office is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Assessor

Approximate Annual Salary: $175,621.68 – $193,641.12 plus excellent benefits

Job Description

The Deputy Assessor directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Office of the Assessor including establishing policies and procedures; and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple divisions and large operational teams
• Drive strategic initiatives and organizational performance
• Improve service delivery and modernize processes
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resource planning
• Interpret and implement legislation and policy changes
• Mentor managers and future leaders
• Represent the office with government leaders, stakeholders, and the public
• Serve as acting Assessor when assigned

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an experienced, respected, and forward-thinking leader who combines technical expertise with strong people leadership skills.

Successful candidates will bring:

✔ Extensive experience in property assessment, appraisal, audit, or assessment administration
✔ Strong leadership of managers, supervisors, and multidisciplinary teams
✔ Ability to drive change, innovation, and operational excellence
✔ Excellent judgment, communication, and political acumen
✔ Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability
✔ Commitment to public service and ethical leadership
✔ Ability to build trust across teams and with the community

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in public or business administration, economics, finance, accounting, real estate, information technology, or a closely related field.

AND

Four (4) years of full-time, paid experience managing staff performing assessment technical services, assessment standards, systems development, and/or audit or appraisal valuation work of residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, specialized personal and business properties, or any other property type as required by the California State Board of Equalization.

Note: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience equals 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on one of the posted cut-off dates of 4/29/26, 5/13/26, or 6/3/26. Please view the official job announcement for all requirements and testing information. The full job announcement and online application are available for viewing by clicking here.