About the Opportunity THE POSITION The Supervising Auditor-Appraiser supervises the Business Division staff in the Assessor's Office. This classification independently audits and appraises complex property and also has a broad scope and breadth of both function and supervisory responsibilities. This supervising position is subject to overtime, standby, and callback assignments. Performs related duties as assigned.
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Stanislaus County now offers an employee bonus worth up to $10,000. Click here for details. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Mid-Management/Supervisory Bargaining Unit for labor relations purposes.
Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months, for a total of eighteen months.
Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding).
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.
Typical Tasks - Oversee the activities of the auditing staff including answering technical questions regarding office policies;
- Assist in the selection of personnel;
- Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate personnel;
- Consult with taxpayers and/or their representatives regarding assessment procedures, legal aspects, and the State Board of Equalization requirements;
- Supervise all aspects of the processing of Business and Agricultural Property Statements, Boat Declarations, and Aircraft Statements and all other personal property;
- Oversee and approve the annual preparation of valuation tables and depreciation curves for the various types of business and farm machinery and equipment;
- Prepare letters to taxpayers and confer with taxpayers and their representatives as necessary;
- Determine action to be taken pursuant to audit results including proper Revenue and Taxation Code interpretations;
- Provide counsel and information relative to the operation of the Business Division and/or related subjects to the Assistant Assessor and/or Assessor;
- Oversee the preparation and printing of the various types of property statements to be used each year and assists in obtaining approval of them required by the State Board of Equalization;
- Responsible for resolving the more difficult complaints;
- Make minor and intermediate policy decisions for the Division;
- Appear and testify at assessment appeal hearings; and
- Convey and ensure the compliance of major policy decisions by management.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) KNOWLEDGE - The purposes, organization and function of a local Assessor's Office;
- Auditing and/or accounting principles and procedures;
- Revenue and Taxation Code;
- Fair Market Value;
- Forms used in the auditing section of the Assessor's Office;
- Approaches used in valuing property such as market, income, and cost;
- Principles, practices and techniques of training;
- Principles and practices of effective supervision;
- Valuation tables and depreciation curves as they apply to business property; and
- County Personnel policies.
SKILLS/ABILITIES - Read and analyze Property Statements, accounting records, and financial documents;
- Learn the Revenue and Taxation Code and various State-published handbooks relating to the assessment of taxable personal property and improvements;
- Prepare concise and accurate audit narratives and related reports;
- Explain audit findings to taxpayers in a tactful manner;
- Counsel taxpayers for property reporting;
- Travel to various work sites;
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing technology;
- Compose business letters to taxpayers;
- Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; and
- Interpret assessment procedures, requirements, and legal aspects in order to relate such information to audit staff and taxpayers.
We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEPATTERN I - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an accounting degree or a specialization in accounting with 18 semester units of accounting and/or auditing.
PATTERN II - Is a licensed Accountant in the State of California.
PATTERN III - Passed the State, or a county, or city and county, or city civil servant or merit system examination regularly given for the position of Accountant or Auditor by the testing body.
In addition to Pattern I, II or III: - Five (5) years of progressive experience as Auditor-Appraiser, with at least two (2) years of experience at the Auditor-Appraiser III level or higher, in a Federal, State, or County Office for assessment purposes; AND
- Possess a valid certificate as an Appraiser issued by the California Board of Equalization or obtain said certificate within one (1) year of hire. Failure to obtain a permanent certificate within one (1) year will result in dismissal.
Proof of education may be required for verification purposes after the eligible list has been established as part of the selection interview process. Proof of education (transcripts and/or degree) may be attached at the time of online application submission if available.
Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.
- Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.
- Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.
- Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULEApplication Deadline:
August 28, 2024Oral Examination:
Week of September 2, 2024 Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County .
GENERAL INFORMATIONFinal appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation.
Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
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Benefits associated with this position can be found at Benefits Summary .
Closing Date/Time: 8/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
