County Of Santa Clara (Ca) Santa Clara , CA 95051
Posted 2 weeks ago
Description
Under general direction, to assist with the managing, planning, organizing and directing of a real property appraisal program for tax assessment purposes.
Typical Tasks
Assists in planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing all phases of the real property appraisal program;
Assumes full authority for the work of the division and supervision of staff in the absence of the Chief Appraiser;
Reviews and evaluates appraisal results and recommends actions to be taken;
Interviews, selects, trains, and evaluates staff;
Determines, evaluates, and reviews workload standards and performance;
Prepares written and statistical reports related to the assessment roll;
Coordinates the processing of the annual assessment roll program;
Maintains the Division's roll calendar and tracks completion of tasks;
Provides assistance and advice on special appraisal problems;
Assists with budgetary and personnel control and evaluation;
Interprets policies, legislation, and regulations to subordinates;
Assists in training staff in appraisal techniques and procedures;
Appears as expert witness on appraisals before the County Assessment Appeals Board;
Maintains contact with State and County agencies, boards, and the public;
Responds to inquiries from the general public and/or other governmental agencies regarding assessment roll information;
Develops and revises methods and procedures to conform with changes in legislation, assessment practices, policy and software applications and systems;
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
Performs related work as required.
Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training and experience which demonstrates the attainment of the knowledge and abilities listed below.
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are acquired through education and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's Degree.
AND
Five (5) years of professional experience in property valuation, real property appraisal, or assessment appeals, two (2) years of which must have been in a County Assessor's Office.
AND
Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience, in any position.
Possession of a valid California driver's license and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit.
Special Requirements:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of supervision, management, organization, and administration applicable to government agencies;
Property tax laws, rules and regulations affecting appraisal for tax assessment purposes;
Economics, business administration, and revenue laws pertaining to the Office of Assessor;
Building materials, equipment, fixtures, workmanship, and general construction quality as applied to all classes of buildings;
Law and court decisions affecting the appraisal of land and buildings;
Personnel administration, employee training and supervisory methods;
California Revenue and Taxation Code sections relevant to the appraisal and assessment practices of a California Assessor's Office;
General principles, methods and techniques of real and personal property valuation;
Office methods, practices and procedures;
Principals and usage of modern information systems.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, assign, direct and evaluate the activities of a technical and clerical staff engaged in assessment roll production and appeals resolution and related assessment activities necessary to produce the local assessment roll;
Analyze and implement legislative changes affecting assessment programs and processes and reason logically in solving administrative related problems;
Communicate effectively, both orally and written;
Analyze and effectively resolve difficult tax assessment problems;
Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, co-workers, representatives of other offices and the general public;
Prepare and present written and oral reports, before large and small groups.
County Of Santa Clara (Ca)