Alameda County
Dublin, California, United States
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of Alameda County Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Assessor's Office is currently seeking an Appraiser III to contribute enthusiastically to its mission to provide timely and accurate appraisal services in a manner resulting in fair and equitable treatment for all Alameda County taxpayers. With a proposed staffing level of 175.47 full-time equivalent positions, this team of professionals provides mandated assessment services performed in accordance with the California Constitution, Revenue and Taxation Code, Government Code, and State Board of Equalization guidelines and directives. The primary mandated services of the Assessor's Office include: locate and identify the ownership of all taxable property in Alameda County; determine the taxability of all property; determine the re-appraisability of property changing ownership or having new construction added; annually assess all real estate in accordance with the provisions of Article XIIIA of the State Constitution (Proposition 13); annually assess all taxable personal property at its fair market value; determine and apply all legal exemptions against these assessments; and surrender an accurate assessment roll to the Auditor's Office prior to July 1st each year. To learn about other major functions of the Assessor's Office please visit the Assessor's website at: http://www.acgov.org/assessor/ THE POSITION The incumbent, under direction, will collect and analyze data for the appraisal of commercial and industrial real property, appraise and perform real property valuation analysis of commercial and industrial properties for ad valorem tax purposes. The incumbentwill conduct field investigations and studies pertaining to commercial and industrial real property valuation andassist appraisal technical specialist in the development of Assessor's standards and staff training procedures; and to do related work as required. For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the full Appraiser III job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in the class of Appraiser II in the Alameda County Assessor's Office, AND Certification : Possession of a current, valid permanent appraiser's certificate or an inactive/permanent appraiser's certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. OR II Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in the office of a California County Assessor or the office of the California State Board of Equalization at the level equivalent to Appraiser II in the Alameda County Assessor's Office, which included the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes, AND Certification : Possession of a current, valid permanent appraiser's certificate or an inactive/permanent appraiser's certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. OR III Education : Possession of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university. (Additional qualifying experience gained within the last ten years may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years. Additional qualifying experience for this purpose includes real estate appraisal, mortgage lending, title work, real property management, building construction, structural cost estimating, right-of-way agent, and/or experience as a real estate licensee engaged in buying, selling, leasing or managing real estate.) AND Experience : Three (3) years progressively responsible, full-time work experience performing property appraisals for acquisition, loan, and/or tax purposes. Experience appraising income producing properties is desirable. Certification : Be eligible to be issued a temporary appraiser's certificate by the State Board of Equalization upon hire. In addition to qualifying for a temporary appraiser's certificate at the time of appointment, appointees must pass the appraiser's permanent certification examination administered by the California State Board of Equalization. Incumbents must obtain a permanent appraiser's certificate within one year from the date of appointment. Failure to obtain the permanent certificate within one year will be cause for termination of employment. License : Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Physical Requirements : Incumbents must be able to climb stairs and hills. Incumbents must be able to distinguish between the colors red, blue and green. NOTE :The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : The theory, methodology, practices and procedures involved in the appraisal of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes, and the principles underlying the appraisal process. Property values and the effect of economic trends on value and the cost of new construction. Techniques of estimating replacement or reproduction costs for residential, commercial, industrial and special purpose improvements. Provisions of real estate law, the California State Constitution, the California Revenue and Taxation Code, Administrative Rules, Property Tax Rules of the California State Board of Equalization, appraisal sections of the Assessor's Handbook, California statutes, local rules and regulations pertaining to the appraisal of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Ability to : Appraise all types of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Estimate construction costs and depreciation for commercial and industrial real property. Assemble, analyze and draw logical conclusions from data of the sort used in valuation of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Analyze the factors influencing the value of commercial and industrial real property. Perform mathematical calculations, including arithmetic and plane geometry. Make and understand scale drawings, charts and diagrams reflecting the size, shape, dimensions and physical characteristics of commercial and industrial real property and improvements thereto. Read and interpret assessor's maps and architectural plans. Keep accurate, detailed records. Prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines. Interview and elicit information from individuals by telephone and in person. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Follow written and oral instructions. Work effectively with the public and co-workers. Organize and plan time for workload. Work independently. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via e-mail with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Deadline For Filing: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by Friday, March 26, 2021 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: by Friday, April 16, 2021 *Oral Examination: Week of May 3, 2021 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Erika.Beams@acgov.org 510-272-6393 www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda 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 report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.Closing Date/Time: 3/18/2021 5:00:00 PM
Introduction THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of Alameda County Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line. DESCRIPTION THE AGENCY The Assessor's Office is currently seeking an Appraiser III to contribute enthusiastically to its mission to provide timely and accurate appraisal services in a manner resulting in fair and equitable treatment for all Alameda County taxpayers. With a proposed staffing level of 175.47 full-time equivalent positions, this team of professionals provides mandated assessment services performed in accordance with the California Constitution, Revenue and Taxation Code, Government Code, and State Board of Equalization guidelines and directives. The primary mandated services of the Assessor's Office include: locate and identify the ownership of all taxable property in Alameda County; determine the taxability of all property; determine the re-appraisability of property changing ownership or having new construction added; annually assess all real estate in accordance with the provisions of Article XIIIA of the State Constitution (Proposition 13); annually assess all taxable personal property at its fair market value; determine and apply all legal exemptions against these assessments; and surrender an accurate assessment roll to the Auditor's Office prior to July 1st each year. To learn about other major functions of the Assessor's Office please visit the Assessor's website at: http://www.acgov.org/assessor/ THE POSITION The incumbent, under direction, will collect and analyze data for the appraisal of commercial and industrial real property, appraise and perform real property valuation analysis of commercial and industrial properties for ad valorem tax purposes. The incumbentwill conduct field investigations and studies pertaining to commercial and industrial real property valuation andassist appraisal technical specialist in the development of Assessor's standards and staff training procedures; and to do related work as required. For a detailed listing of the essential responsibilities and core competency requirements for this position, please click here for the full Appraiser III job description. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in the class of Appraiser II in the Alameda County Assessor's Office, AND Certification : Possession of a current, valid permanent appraiser's certificate or an inactive/permanent appraiser's certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. OR II Experience : The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience in the office of a California County Assessor or the office of the California State Board of Equalization at the level equivalent to Appraiser II in the Alameda County Assessor's Office, which included the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes, AND Certification : Possession of a current, valid permanent appraiser's certificate or an inactive/permanent appraiser's certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization. OR III Education : Possession of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university. (Additional qualifying experience gained within the last ten years may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years. Additional qualifying experience for this purpose includes real estate appraisal, mortgage lending, title work, real property management, building construction, structural cost estimating, right-of-way agent, and/or experience as a real estate licensee engaged in buying, selling, leasing or managing real estate.) AND Experience : Three (3) years progressively responsible, full-time work experience performing property appraisals for acquisition, loan, and/or tax purposes. Experience appraising income producing properties is desirable. Certification : Be eligible to be issued a temporary appraiser's certificate by the State Board of Equalization upon hire. In addition to qualifying for a temporary appraiser's certificate at the time of appointment, appointees must pass the appraiser's permanent certification examination administered by the California State Board of Equalization. Incumbents must obtain a permanent appraiser's certificate within one year from the date of appointment. Failure to obtain the permanent certificate within one year will be cause for termination of employment. License : Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Physical Requirements : Incumbents must be able to climb stairs and hills. Incumbents must be able to distinguish between the colors red, blue and green. NOTE :The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of : The theory, methodology, practices and procedures involved in the appraisal of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes, and the principles underlying the appraisal process. Property values and the effect of economic trends on value and the cost of new construction. Techniques of estimating replacement or reproduction costs for residential, commercial, industrial and special purpose improvements. Provisions of real estate law, the California State Constitution, the California Revenue and Taxation Code, Administrative Rules, Property Tax Rules of the California State Board of Equalization, appraisal sections of the Assessor's Handbook, California statutes, local rules and regulations pertaining to the appraisal of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Ability to : Appraise all types of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Estimate construction costs and depreciation for commercial and industrial real property. Assemble, analyze and draw logical conclusions from data of the sort used in valuation of commercial and industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Analyze the factors influencing the value of commercial and industrial real property. Perform mathematical calculations, including arithmetic and plane geometry. Make and understand scale drawings, charts and diagrams reflecting the size, shape, dimensions and physical characteristics of commercial and industrial real property and improvements thereto. Read and interpret assessor's maps and architectural plans. Keep accurate, detailed records. Prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines. Interview and elicit information from individuals by telephone and in person. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Follow written and oral instructions. Work effectively with the public and co-workers. Organize and plan time for workload. Work independently. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS. Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs . Selection Plan Applicants will be informed via e-mail with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency: TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Deadline For Filing: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021 Review of Minimum Qualifications: by Friday, March 26, 2021 Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified: by Friday, April 16, 2021 *Oral Examination: Week of May 3, 2021 *The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues. BENEFITS Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*: For your Health & Well-Being Medical - HMO & PPO Plans Dental - HMO & PPO Plans Vision or Vision Reimbursement Share the Savings Basic Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) County Allowance Credit Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services Employee Assistance Program For your Financial Future Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan) For your Work/Life Balance 11 paid holidays Floating Holidays Vacation and sick leave accrual Vacation purchase program Catastrophic Sick Leave Group Auto/Home Insurance Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Program Guaranteed Ride Home Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts) Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.) Child Care Resources 1 st United Services Credit Union *Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs . You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied. Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda Erika.Beams@acgov.org 510-272-6393 www.acgov.org/hrs DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Alameda 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 report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.Closing Date/Time: 3/18/2021 5:00:00 PM
Stanislaus County, CA
CA, California, United States
About the Opportunity THE POSITION The Auditor-Appraiser I entry-level position works in the Business Division of the Assessor's Office and examines, analyzes, and records information from accounting records in the audit of commercial, industrial, and farming establishments. This individual also examines real property appraisals. The Auditor-Appraiser II examines, analyzes, and records information from accounting records in the audit of commercial, industrial, and farming establishments. This journey level position is expected to perform some of the more difficult audits and related duties as assigned. To learn more about the Assessor's Office, click here . Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Technical Services 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 Process incoming property statements assigning the appropriate equipment valuation table for full value computation; Adjust and correct existing assessments; Perform appraisal of personal property and improvements of late filers or those who failed to file property statements; Discuss the audit findings with taxpayers and render a corresponding audit report in the form prescribed by the office and renders appropriate recommendations; Perform data gathering concerning valuation of taxable business property; Explain the filing of property statements and pertinent provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code to the public; Answer complaints received in person and over the phone; Assist taxpayers regarding information relative to their business assessments; Travel to perform job related assignments and out-of-town audits; and Conduct audit-appraisals of less difficult property statements analyzing the taxpayer's accounting records, reviewing financial statements and income tax returns to determine the accuracy of the data reported on the Property Statement. Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Ability, Knowledge, Education/Experience) SKILLS/ABILITIES AUDITOR APPRAISER I Learn to 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 proper reporting; Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; Travel to various work sites; and Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing technology. AUDITOR APPRAISER II - All those listed above, plus: Read and analyze Property Statements, accounting records, and financial documents; Compose business letters to audited taxpayers; and Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. KNOWLEDGE AUDITOR APPRAISER I/II Auditing and/or accounting principles and procedures. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AUDITOR APPRAISER I PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited four (4) 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. AUDITOR APPRAISER II PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with an accounting degree or a specialization in accounting with 18 semester units of accounting and/or auditing; AND At least eighteen (18) months of responsible experience in accounting, auditing or a closely related field. PATTERN II Is a licensed Accountant in the State of California; AND At least eighteen (18) months of responsible experience in accounting, auditing or a closely related field. 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; AND At least eighteen (18) months of responsible experience in accounting, auditing or a closely related field. In addition to any Pattern: 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "duties" section of the online application. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university. Auditor Appraiser I is a Veterans' Preference Program eligible job classification. For more information please click here. 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. Written Examination . Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. 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 SCHEDULE Application Deadline: March 2, 2021 Oral Examination: Week of March 8, 2021 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 INFORMATION Final 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. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Closing Date/Time: 3/2/2021 5:00 PM Pacific
About the Opportunity THE POSITION The Auditor-Appraiser I entry-level position works in the Business Division of the Assessor's Office and examines, analyzes, and records information from accounting records in the audit of commercial, industrial, and farming establishments. This individual also examines real property appraisals. The Auditor-Appraiser II examines, analyzes, and records information from accounting records in the audit of commercial, industrial, and farming establishments. This journey level position is expected to perform some of the more difficult audits and related duties as assigned. To learn more about the Assessor's Office, click here . Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Technical Services 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 Process incoming property statements assigning the appropriate equipment valuation table for full value computation; Adjust and correct existing assessments; Perform appraisal of personal property and improvements of late filers or those who failed to file property statements; Discuss the audit findings with taxpayers and render a corresponding audit report in the form prescribed by the office and renders appropriate recommendations; Perform data gathering concerning valuation of taxable business property; Explain the filing of property statements and pertinent provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code to the public; Answer complaints received in person and over the phone; Assist taxpayers regarding information relative to their business assessments; Travel to perform job related assignments and out-of-town audits; and Conduct audit-appraisals of less difficult property statements analyzing the taxpayer's accounting records, reviewing financial statements and income tax returns to determine the accuracy of the data reported on the Property Statement. Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Ability, Knowledge, Education/Experience) SKILLS/ABILITIES AUDITOR APPRAISER I Learn to 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 proper reporting; Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; Travel to various work sites; and Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing technology. AUDITOR APPRAISER II - All those listed above, plus: Read and analyze Property Statements, accounting records, and financial documents; Compose business letters to audited taxpayers; and Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. KNOWLEDGE AUDITOR APPRAISER I/II Auditing and/or accounting principles and procedures. We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AUDITOR APPRAISER I PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited four (4) 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. AUDITOR APPRAISER II PATTERN I Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with an accounting degree or a specialization in accounting with 18 semester units of accounting and/or auditing; AND At least eighteen (18) months of responsible experience in accounting, auditing or a closely related field. PATTERN II Is a licensed Accountant in the State of California; AND At least eighteen (18) months of responsible experience in accounting, auditing or a closely related field. 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; AND At least eighteen (18) months of responsible experience in accounting, auditing or a closely related field. In addition to any Pattern: 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "duties" section of the online application. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university. Auditor Appraiser I is a Veterans' Preference Program eligible job classification. For more information please click here. 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. Written Examination . Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. 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 SCHEDULE Application Deadline: March 2, 2021 Oral Examination: Week of March 8, 2021 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 INFORMATION Final 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. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Closing Date/Time: 3/2/2021 5:00 PM Pacific
