- Salary
- $52k – $70k/yr
- Location
- CA. 95023, CA, CA
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Entry
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and training level in the Auditor-Appraiser class series. Incumbents work under the guidance of other Department staff becoming familiar with the Department's methods, procedures, and policies.
REPORTS TO: Supervising Auditor/Appraiser or designee.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED: None.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in both an office and business environments; continuous contact with staff and the public.
Provides information and assistance in person or by telephone.
Researches returned mail, makes address corrections and forwards to taxpayers.
Copies and distributes maps, correspondence, reports, and related documents.
Sorts/organizes documents to be filed.
Locates/removes/replaces files and maintains file system of departmental records.
Operates a computer to research and/or update database.
Answers the telephone, provides information, takes messages and/or direct calls.
Assists customers in preparing and filing property documentation.
Performs research to determine property ownership and discover new businesses.
Learns to examine and audit accounting records, financial records, tax returns, and other business records in connection with the appraisal of personal and business property and assets for tax assessment purposes.
Assists with analyzing information and determining the proper valuation of business property.
May collect cost and value data for the preparation of appraisal guides.
Assists with the analysis and evaluation of personal property such as boats and aircraft for tax assessments.
Assists with the analysis of farm equipment values.
Assists with reviewing, updating and making any corrections to the assessment roll values as necessary.
Assists with report preparation.
Prepares the supplemental roll and any subsequent research needed for billing purposes.
Performs the more routine appraisal assignments on an independent basis as job experience is gained.
Performs other related duties.
Completion of nine units of accounting from an accredited college.
AND
One year of previous financial and statistical record keeping work experience comparable to that of an Assessment Clerk with San Benito County.
(Three years of full time experience, or its equivalent, performing office support duties relating to fiscal, statistical, or case records maintenance may be substituted for one year of experience comparable to that of an Assessment Clerk I with San Benito
County. )
Equivalent to an Associates' Degree from an accredited college with core course work in business administration, mathematics, appraising, building cost estimating, construction material procurement, or managing or selling of real estate.
Desired Qualifications
Equivalent to an Associates' Degree from an accredited college with core course work in business administration, mathematics, appraising, building cost estimating, construction material procurement, or managing or selling of real estate.
Special Requirements:
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid class C California Drivers License
May be required to pass a fingerprint/background investigation.Knowledge of:
Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures.
Basic principles and terminology of accounting.
Good public relations and customer service techniques.
Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems.
Computerized financial information systems used by the County.
Modern office methods and procedures.
Principles of lead direction, training, and work coordination.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of financial and statistical record keeping work.
Assist in performing a variety of complex financial and statistical record keeping work.
Provide lead direction, training, and work coordination for other staff, when assigned.
Read and understand codes, statutes, and information related to financial and statistical record keeping work.
Learn the laws, rules, and regulations governing the maintenance of fiscal records in areas where assigned.
Learn and apply methods, practices, and terminology of financial and statistical record keeping.
Learn and apply the techniques, methods, and principles of personal and business property appraisal.
Gather and organize data and information.
Prepare and maintain financial and statistical reports.
Assemble and analyze statistical and narrative information.
Speak and write effectively.
Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
Work with computerized financial and special information systems and use a computer for financial and statistical record keeping work.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Maintain effective communications and good relations with the public.
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
Skills
Customer ServiceProcurement