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Introduction Definition THE JOB: Under direction, to perform professional accounting and fiscal work including establishing and maintaining fiscal records and preparing accounting, statistical and narrative reports; to analyze the need and requirements for and to develop new accounting systems, and to improve existing accounting systems; and to do other work as required. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies during the life of the list. *Effective July 11, 2020, this position will be furloughed by 7.5%. Employment Standards THE REQUIREMENTS Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field, which must have included at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units from among the following accounting courses: Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Fund Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Financial Accounting or Managerial Accounting. OR Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Certificate. OR Four (4) years of full-time experience as an Accounting Technician or higher-level position for Santa Cruz County AND at least 12 semester or 18 quarter units from the above listed accounting courses. Please Provide transcripts if units are to be used to determine eligibility. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS: Background Investigation: Fingerprinting is required. Knowledge: Working knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures; business law; and the application of data processing to accounting operations. Some knowledge of auditing principles and practices; and office practices and systems. Ability to: Learn to perform a wide variety of governmental accounting work; analyze and evaluate accounting problems and take appropriate action; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; develop pertinent accounting and related data to prepare reports and statements; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and learn to operate a personal computer, or computer terminal; and design programs to store, retrieve and analyze data. Benefits EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation and/or sick leave. HOLIDAYS - 13 paid holidays per year. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state. MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents. DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage. VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage. RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security. LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance. DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions. DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing "pre-tax dollars." H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program. HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees. Selection Plan THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list. HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now! Click on the link below; or print out an application and supplemental questionnaire and mail/bring them to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600. To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S. NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. An Equal Opportunity Employer LIVE Here WORK Here PLAY Here Closing Date/Time: 3/22/2021 11:59:00 PM

Position Information Join the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor's Office as an Auditor-Appraiser I! Starting Salary Up to $37.42/hour ($78,100/year) plus a cash allowance of approximately $600/month* As an Auditor-Appraiser you will learn how to explain personal property assessment auditing procedures and methods to the general public, businesses, and commercial firms. You will also be responsible for: Auditing accounting records for small business firms and farm operations Verifying the accuracy of property statement data submitted to the Assessor's Office Analyzing and appraising property owned by taxpayers, based upon data contained in the accounting records and from physical inspections Assisting taxpayers with property statements and property tax matters Verifying that property improvements are accurately assessed and classified by reviewing building records Inspecting and comparing property statements to determine if all property is reported Determining the proper classification of personal property or improvement Preparing assessment appeal cases and testifying before the Assessment Appeals Board The ideal candidate will possess: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers A detail-oriented, analytical mindset Strong oral and written communication skills The ability to research, plan, organize, and make timely decisions to meet project and task deadlines Good decision-making abilities Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software Please note: The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) is responsible for the certification of state and county assessors' personnel performing appraisals for property tax purposes. Statutes require the BOE to certify Auditor-Appraisers before they perform these duties. The certification includes an initial evaluation of the candidate's education and experience, and the successful completion of a qualifying examination. Please visit: http://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/castraining.htm for the certification requirements. What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to a competitive total compensation package* including: An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year Significant portion of health care premiums paid by the County and access to several health plan options County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement fully integrated with Social Security May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Auditor-Appraiser II This recruitment is being conducted to fill an Auditor-Appraiser I position in the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor's Office. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help openings as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. * Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) . APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience*: Any combination of education, training and/or work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally this would include a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in accounting and auditing, or an active licensed accountant in the State of California; AND one year of recent, professional experience in accounting or auditing. * The qualifications for this classification are subject to the California State Board of Equalization's current standards. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Certificate: Incumbents are required to obtain an Appraiser's Certificate within the one year probationary period. Temporary certificates will be issued by the State Board of Equalization to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and receive a job offer from the County. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of : personal computers and commonly available software. Knowledge of : the methods and practices used in auditing the accounting and financial records of businesses. Ability to : read, interpret and apply the rules, regulations, policies and procedures that relate to the Assessor's Office; analyze financial and accounting data and draw logical conclusions from this review; speak and write effectively and establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public and with other employees; apply accounting and auditing techniques to practical field problems; obtain an Appraiser's Certificate within one year from the date of employment. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: JT HR Technician: RR

The Position This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 3/2/21 and 3/16/21 (final) Level 1 - $3,767.10 - $4,577.92/month Level 2 - $4,713.67 - $5,728.08/month The Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator conducts investigations to determine the legality of and need for placing individuals into public guardianship; plans, manages, and monitors fiscal affairs and property matters, living services, medical care, protection, and related matters for wards and conservatees and their estates; and performs related duties as assigned. Watch to explore your career with purpose Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Laws, codes, regulations, and policies pertaining to public guardian, conservator, and administrator functions, including the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act and applicable provisions of the Probate, Welfare and Institutions, and Health and Safety codes Principles and practices of interviewing and document research Community health, welfare, legal support systems, and other resources available Principles and techniques of case management Common medical, social, psychological, and behavior problems associated with incompetent or disabled individuals Principles and practices of crisis intervention Principles and practices of financial management as applied to "routine" estate management, including marshalling, disposition, and management of client assets Principles and practices of financial management as applied to technically complex estates, including investment management and cost-benefit analysis of alternate financial strategies Practices, regulations, and legal strategies pertaining to management of disputed estates Ability to Gather, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence Draw logical conclusions and make sound recommendations Understand, interpret, and apply laws, codes, regulations, and policies Conduct effective interviews Plan and manage financial affairs of others Prepare effective reports, correspondence, and records Understand and follow oral and written instructions and administrative procedures Operate computer programs applicable to the work Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the aged, gravely disabled, incapacitated, and/or other incompetent individuals, families, and other individuals under stress, other agencies, service providers, and others Locate and ensure provision of community health and welfare services Investigate and resolve financial management issues related to large-scale, technically complex or involved estates Prepare and maintain complex financial records related to estate management Perform financial analysis Prioritize responsibilities within assignment Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator (Level II) Either: 1. One year of experience performing the duties of Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator (Level I) in Sacramento County service. Or: 2. Two years of experience at another agency performing duties equivalent to Sacramento County's Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator. Or: 3. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, business administration, public administration, finance sociology, psychology, or a closely related field. Or: 4. Completion of all course work leading to a juris doctorate or LLD (doctor of laws) from an accredited law school. Or: 5. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant And Two years experience in the management of fiscal assets for estates or individuals. Or: 6. Any of the patterns of education and experience identified for Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator (Level I) And Two additional years experience related to the duties of Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator (Level I). Deputy Public Guardian/Conservator (Level I) Either: 1. Completion of all major course work from an accredited four-year college or university required for a bachelor's degree or higher in social work, business or public administration, finance, psychology, sociology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field. Or: 2. Two years of college level course work in social work, psychology, sociology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field And Two years of experience in social work, mental health, psychology, or a closely related field. Or: 3. Two years of college level course work in business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field And Two years of experience in the management of fiscal assets for estates or individuals, or the management of investments. Or: 4. Completion of accredited training as a paralegal And Two years of experience as a paralegal in a practice that emphasized estate and fiscal administration. Or: 5. Possession of licensure as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician, or Licensed Vocation Nurse And Two years of experience in the licensed capacity working with psychiatric patients, which has included some work with geriatrics. Note: To compute substitution of qualifying experience and education, 3 semester units or 4.5 quarter units = 1 month work; to compute full-time equivalency of part-time or unpaid experience: 173.3 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Driver's License : Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License is required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain and/or maintain such required license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Background/Criminal History : Candidate will need to pass the security clearance investigation and be finger-printed for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. Working Conditions : 1. Willingness to work with and around potentially dangerous mentally and emotionally disturbed persons, and in exposure to substandard living areas including animal waste, vermin, odors, and other contaminants. 2. Willingness to be called in crisis situations at irregular hours other than normal working hours, including weekends and holidays. Physical Abilities : Ability to lift and carry for short distances items up to 25 pounds, such as a radio, a small television, or boxes containing clothing or personal items. Special Language/Culture Requirements : Some positions in this class may require the ability to communicate fluently in a language other than English. Incumbents in such special skill positions utilize the language skill in performing the duties of the class and may serve as a consultant to others in planning and delivering services to individuals of different language and cultural backgrounds. When required, these special skills may be used in performing such tasks as the following: 1. Gives information by telephone or in person, regarding department services in a language other than standard English, to persons whose understanding of standard English is limited. 2. Translates the meaning of written English in regulations or ordinances to a language other than English. 3. Translates into English requests for the public, presenting orally or in writing in a language other than standard English. 4. As assigned, assists other department employees by giving information and advice on problems involving relationships with persons of different language or cultural backgrounds. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for special skills for this class April 14, 1988. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months Application and Testing Information APPLICATION 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 the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: 3/16/2021 5:00 PM Pacific