Senior Assessment Technician

DEFINITION

Senior Assessment Technician

The mission of the Humboldt County Assessor's Office is to create equitable, timely, and accurate property tax assessments to fund public services in accordance with the California Constitution and the laws and regulations of the State of California and the State Board of Equalization. We are committed to integrity, mutual respect, and teamwork within our office, in conjunction with other County departments, and in our services to the public.

What You'll Do:

• Data Entry

• Communicate daily with others

• Train others and review their work

Where You'll Do It:

Humboldt County Courthouse

825 5th St

Eureka, CA 95501

A typical schedule for this position is M-F, 8am - 5pm, with a 1 hour lunch.

Under direction, plans, schedules, coordinates and provides lead direction for technical office support staff and activities within the Assessor's Office; participates in development of secured and unsecured tax rolls; performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the lead level in the assessment technical support series. The incumbent provides lead direction to a group of Assessment Technicians, and/or other assigned staff, and performs difficult, technical, complex or specialized work, requiring considerable contact with individuals both inside and outside the County.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Provides lead direction, training and work review to Assessment Technicians and/or other assigned staff.

• Performs difficult, technical, complex or specialized work, requiring considerable contact with individuals both inside and outside the County.

• Provides input into selection decisions, performance evaluations and disciplinary matters.

• Trains staff in office and County procedures and specific departmental policies and procedures.

• Maintains various records of the information used by the Assessor's Office to appraise real and personal property; prepares reports, correspondence and other written materials.

• Requests needed data from assessment staff and other departments.

• Works with appraisers to cancel taxes on land that has been acquired by public agencies.

• Processes and routes forms for reappraisal of properties due to natural disasters such as fire and earthquakes.

• Acts as an information source to the public regarding property appraisal information.

• Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer and standard software applications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic supervisory principles and practices.

• Policies, procedures and terminology related to the Assessor's Office.

• Applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

• Office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.

• Business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals.

• Business letter writing and the proper form for typed materials.

• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Business data processing principles and the use of standard software applications or personal computing equipment.

Skill in:

• Planning, assigning, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.

• Training others in work procedures.

• Reading, interpreting and applying rules, policies and procedures.

• Organizing, researching and maintaining office files.

• Composing correspondence independently or from brief instructions.

• Organizing and prioritizing work, meeting critical deadlines and following up on assignments with a minimum of supervision.

• Using initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines.

• Analyzing and resolving varied office administrative problems.

• Operating standard office equipment, including a word processor or computer terminal and centralized telephone equipment.

• Accurately interpreting legal documents pertaining to property appraisal such as legal property descriptions.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid California driver's license.

Desirable Education and Experience:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is: One year of office and/or technical support related to the processing and preparation of assessment records experience at a level equivalent to the County's class of Assessment Technician II.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMPLOYEE PERKS

For more information about County benefits, visit our benefits webpage: https://humboldtgov.org/2492/Employee-Benefits.

For more details about employee perks, see our Employee Perks flyer: https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/115226/Employee-Perks-Flyer-.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long does it take to fill out the application?

• You should allow 30 - 45 minutes to fill out your application.

Can I change my application after submitting it?

• You may only submit one application per day.

• You may submit an edited application after waiting at least one day from your initial submission.

• Only the most recent application submitted will be considered. All other applications will be archived.

How long until I hear back from you?

• You can expect to hear back from Human Resources about 3 - 4 weeks after the closing date listed on the job posting.

How can I check for updates on my application?

• You can log into your Government Jobs account and review current information regarding any application you have submitted.

Will I be informed if I am not selected for an interview?

• Yes, you will be informed if you are not selected for an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Research indicates that individuals in protected classes can be less likely to submit a job application. The County of Humboldt is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where our employees are free to bring their full selves to work each day in an environment that allows them to reach their full potential. The County Board of Supervisors has made organizational commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the County is working to ensure that these commitments are reflected in all we do. The County recognizes that certain populations (BIPOC, Disabled Persons, Veterans, LGBTQIA+ community members, etc.) face systemic and structural challenges which may inhibit their ability to satisfy every requirement of the position. In recognition of these structural and systemic factors, the Human Resources Department understands that experience can be gained in many ways - oftentimes, outside of formal institutions - and strives to take a holistic approach to in assessing an applicant's qualifications for a position.

If you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications must be submitted online through the County's automated application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/humboldtcountyca no later than the final filing date listed on the job flyer. All applications are screened by both Human Resources staff and may be screened by additional subject matter experts. The most qualified candidates may then be invited for further testing.

It is important that your application shows all the relevant experience and education you possess. Human Resources staff does not consider or review resumes or attachments.

Please read the job requirements section of the announcement. Be sure you meet these requirements since they will be carefully evaluated during the selection process. Your performance in any employment examinations will be compared with the performance of others who take the tests. All candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. The examination results will be emailed to you as quickly as possible.

CalPERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM

Employees fall into one of the following tiers based on the date you first start working for the County or any other employer that uses CalPERS for retirement.

• Tier I - Prior to 7/5/2012: 2.7% @ 55
• Tier II - Post 7/6/2012: 2% @ 55
• Tier III - Post 1/1/2013: 2% @ 62

If this is your first job with a CalPERS employer, you'd be in Tier III.

• 2% means that for every year you work for the County, you will receive 2% of your maximum annual pay rate for every year that you work for us (or other CalPERS employers) if you work the required minimum number of years (that's called vesting) and retire after the age following the @.

• If you work 20 years and retire at 62 years of age, you will receive 20 x 2% or 40% of your maximum annual pay rate every year in retirement payments.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The County runs its hiring on a set of rules to ensure that it is fair. Hiring and promotion are based on performance and having the best qualifications for the job. "Examination" doesn't always mean taking a test, sometimes it just means how we compare your application to others who have applied, and an "oral examination" means a scored and structured interview.

POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The County of Humboldt does not discriminate based on mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. The Human Resources Department is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance on 4th Street. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination to request an accommodation.

The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION

A pre-employment medical examination provided by the County may be required upon offer of employment.

OTHER EXAMINATIONS

Some positions also require psychological evaluation and/or extensive background investigation.

LICENSES

Some classifications require possession of valid professional and/or technical licenses. Some classifications may require the possession of a valid California driver's license.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Persons appointed to regular County positions serve a probationary period. This is normally six (6) months but could be up to one (1) year. All designated safety employees serve a one-year probationary period.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

It is the County's intention to hire only those workers who are authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to the Immigration Act of 1990. If you are offered employment, you will be required to verify your eligibility to work in the United States. For law enforcement positions you will be required to verify your U.S. citizenship or legalized status.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS

All County of Humboldt employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXAMINATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HUMBOLDT COUNTY MERIT SYSTEM RULES.