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  • Supervising Assessment Clerk

    Contra Costa County, California United States Contra Costa County, CA Full Time $70,758.24 - $90,361.21 Annually May 29, 2025
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    Contra Costa County, CA

    The County of Contra Costa, California was incorporated in 1850 as one of the original 27 counties of the State of California, with the City of Martinez as the County Seat.  Contra Costa County is home to more than one million residents. Comprised of 19 cities and many established communities in the unincorporated area, it is the ninth most populous county in the state. The most notable landmark in the county is Mount Diablo, rising 3,849 feet at the northern end of the Diablo Range. It is the centerpiece of Mt. Diablo State Park, one of many recreation areas residents and visitors can enjoy. The East Bay Regional Park District is comprised of more than 100,000 acres within 65 parks, including more than 1,200 miles of trails. Our Mission: Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents and the economic viability of our businesses. Our Vision: Contra Costa County is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships merge to enable our residents to enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous life. Our Values: Contra Costa County serves people, businesses and communities. Our organization and each one of our employees value: Clients and communities Accountability Partnerships Fiscal prudence Quality Services Organizational excellence

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    Job Description

    The Position

    Bargaining Unit: Local 512 - Clerical Supervisory Unit

    Contra Costa County is one of the largest employers in the area, offering multiple career opportunities in public service. The Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office discovers and assesses all property within the County; produces and delivers an assessment roll by July 1 of each year; values all real property; audits all entities doing business in the County and values all taxable personal property; establishes and maintains a set of 12,800 maps for assessment purposes; delineates every parcel of land in the County; and provides a public information service to assist taxpayers with questions about property ownership and assessment.

    This recruitment will be used to fill two (2) full-time vacancies in the position of Supervising Assessment Clerk in the Assessor’s Office.

    We are looking for someone who:
    • Is a professional with outstanding integrity and ethics, who displays honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
    • Collaborates and works well in a team environment
    • Is able to effectively prioritize workloads and manage multiple projects with various deadlines
    • Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing
    • Has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
    What you will typically be responsible for:
    • Supervising clerical support staff in the Assessor’s Office
    • Ensuring clerical duties and responsibilities are accomplished in a timely manner and with accuracy
    • Training employees on the functions, procedures, and policies of the office
    • Coordinating goals and plans for accomplishing those goals with other clerical units in the office
    • Collaborating with the appraisal divisions in planning for support for the accomplishment of the office goals, including closing of the assessment roll
    • Coaching, counseling, and evaluating employee performance
    A few reasons you might love this job:
    • The work environment is supportive and collaborative
    • You will have an opportunity to mentor others, making an impact on their professional growth
    • Your work will have a direct impact on the community
    A few challenges you might face in this job:
    • You will work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
    • Contra Costa County is a large and diverse county with varying needs
    • The workload can be cyclical at times
    • It can be challenging to work with difficult taxpayers and/or representatives
    Competencies Required:
    • Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
    • Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
    • Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
    • Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
    • Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
    • Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
    • Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
    • Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
    • Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
    • Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
    • Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
    • Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
    • Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
    • Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
    • Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

    To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr.
    The employment list established by this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Experience: Four (4) years full-time or its equivalent of general clerical experience including one (1) year in a County Assessor's Office performing clerical duties and one (1) year involving supervisory responsibility. The specific experience in a County Assessor's Office and supervisory responsibility may be satisfied concurrently.

    Substitution: One (1) year of experience performing lead direction duties equivalent to the classes of Clerk-Senior Level or Clerk-Specialist Level in Contra Costa County may be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

    Selection Process

    Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Remote Oral Board Interview: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited via email to complete a remote oral board interview. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies and an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include any of the competencies listed in the above job description. (Weight 100%)

    Tentative Recruitment Timeline

    Remote Oral Board Interview: 6/20/2025-6/25/2025

    The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

    For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Alex Johnson at Alex.Johnson@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

    CONVICTION HISTORY

    After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

    DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

    All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

    To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

    Closing Date/Time: 6/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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