Auditor Appraiser Manager

The Assessors Office has the responsibility to locate all taxable property in the County and to identify ownership. This office establishes value for all taxable property and applies all legal exemptions to the property.

The AuditorAppraiser series is found only in the Assessors Office and is primarily oriented to business and personal property agricultural boats and aircraft audits and appraisals for assessment purposes.

1. Plans organizes manages and directs the activities for appraisals and audits to ensure timely consistent accurate and efficient valuation or audit of business and personal properties for property tax purposes
2. Trains assigns directs and reviews the work of subordinate professional and clerical staff; interviews and selects employees; assigns and monitors duties; reviews work for accuracy completeness and compliance with established requirements; evaluates work performance; and recommends transfers reassignment and discipline
3. Resolves a variety issues formulates and implements policies and procedures for assessing and auditing business and personal property
4. Interprets state Revenue and Taxation Codes related to the assessment of business and personal property; advises staff on the application of appraisal principles practices techniques state law regulations and departmental policy
5. Responds to requests for information; provides complex detailed and technical information to elected officials taxpayers and their representatives on assessment and auditing rules and regulations; interprets explains and applies various governmental requirements
6. Meets with taxpayers and their representatives to discuss and resolve assessment disagreements
7. Prepares testimony and appears as an expert witness in hearings
8. Performs the most complex audits and appraisals of business and personal property; prepares detailed worksheets and makes physical inspections of property in order to estimate a market value by capitalizing income analyzing market and sales data and determining replacement cost less depreciation; documents findings; prepares reports and recommendations; prepares and presents cases before the Assessment Appeals Board
9. Ensures that reports are prepared and submitted on time and with accuracy meeting external and internal requirements
10. Keeps up-to-date on practices pending legislation laws codes regulations polices and procedures - associated with the work; attends and participates in various meetings committees and professional groups
11. Communicates with County staff governmental agencies and outside organizations to exchange information coordinate activities resolves issues and concerns; prepares and submits mandated reports within established time frames

Any combination of training education and/or experience which provides the knowledge skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Certification: Pursuant to Article 8 Section 670 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California incumbents will have one year from the date of appointment to obtain a Permanent Appraisers Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Equalization. Failure to obtain a Permanent California Appraisers Certificate within one year of appointment will be cause for termination of employment.

Education: Pursuant to Article 8 Section 670(d) of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or a specialization in accounting (18 semester units in accounting and/or auditing courses). Possession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant or Public Accountant issued by the State of California may be substituted for the required education.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Prospective employees for the Assessor-Clerk Recorder will be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of criminal conviction.

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit x Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at Friday November:59 PM(PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Assessor Clerk-Recorder

Attn: Human Resources

168 West Alisal Street 1^st Floor

Salinas CA 93901

Phone: Fax:

The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination pre-examination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Julie James Senior Human Resources Analyst at or .