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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Auditor Appraiser II
SALARY INFORMATION
This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 27, 2025: 4.00% increase
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list. The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill Auditor-Appraiser II vacancies. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024 BY 11:59 PM PST.
THE AGENCY
The Assessor’s Office values all legally assessable property with uniformity and impartiality, producing property tax assessment rolls in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The Assessor staff help Business, Real and Personal Property owners understand their property valuations and apply exclusions and exemptions as allowed by property tax law.
Click here for more information on the Assessor's Office.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Auditor-Appraiser II is a fully qualified professional role responsible for business property valuation including trade fixtures and personal property, leased equipment, marine vessels, and aircraft. This position conducts property tax compliance audits for a variety of taxpayers and industries requiring an understanding and the application of the appropriate legal authorities, procedures, and methodologies. This position is expected to perform with a greater degree of autonomy and proficiency than an Auditor-Appraiser I as the audits and valuations are generally more complex and challenging compared to those handled at the Auditor-Appraiser I level. This position is also expected to professionally handle interactions with stakeholders including taxpayers, agents, government officials and employees, and their co-workers.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate must either:
Have two years of experience as an Auditor-Appraiser performing valuations and/or audits of business and personal property working within the Assessor Department. Experience as an Auditor with a public accounting firm or governmental agency may substitute up to two (2) years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
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Hold a four-year degree with a specialization in accounting from a recognized institution of higher education (accredited). A degree with a specialization in accounting consists of either:- 18 semester units (or quarter equivalents) of accounting and/or auditing courses from a recognized institution of higher education. Business law and economic classes may not contribute toward the 18 units; or
- 19 semester units (or quarter equivalents), 16 of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses from a recognized institution of higher education, and 3 semester units may be either business law or economic classes.
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Possess a Certified Public Accountant certificate issued by the California State Board of Accountancy.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess extensive professional work experience and/or knowledge in the following core competencies:
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE | TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE- Identifying economic, environmental, and other factors that determine or affect property values.
- Applying principles and procedures of accounting, auditing, property valuation, and assessment.
- Understanding of building materials, equipment, fixtures, workmanship, and construction quality across all building types, including understanding of cost and replacement data sources and factors influencing depreciation for property appraisals.
- Understanding California State Revenue and Taxation Code and laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions affecting/pertaining to assessment, valuation, and appraisal of business and personal property.
- Using, understanding, and navigating the assessor's assessment tax system (ATS) and other computerized programs used for research, reporting, and roll corrections.
PROBLEM SOLVING | ANALYTICAL SKILLS- Applying appraisal principles and techniques in the valuation of business and personal property.
- Reading and interpreting financial records, contracts and legal documents, and permit information.
- Keeping accurate and detailed records.
- Writing clear, concise, and complete correspondence and narratives.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS | TEAMWORK- Training and instructing small groups of assigned staff.
- Working with diverse populations while representing the department with professionalism and confidence.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and being able to explain auditing and appraisal methods.
LICENSE REQUIRED / CERTIFICATE REQUIRED- A current Appraisal Certificate or ability to obtain a Temporary Appraiser Certificate issued and required by the California State Board of Equalization
- A permanent Appraiser Certificate must be attained within one year of employment.
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, Class C or higher
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Auditor-Appraiser II classification.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials for minimum qualifications. After the initial screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step of the selection process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Application Appraisal Panel | AAP (Weighted 100%):
An Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application and supplemental questionnaire for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified.
All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see below for important information regarding COVID 19 related recommendations
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Omar Ghazi at omar.ghazi@ocgov.com or (714) 834-6182.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 11/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Orange
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