Thank you for your interest in the position of Auditor-Appraiser I. Your completed response to this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process. Additionally, your responses will also be evaluated and used in the selection process in order to identify the best qualified applicants.
Responses should be specific, thorough and succinct. A lack of adequate detail in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this recruitment. Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for a thoroughly completed employment history and supplemental responses.
Information provided in your responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding your employment experiences must also be detailed in the Work Experience section of the application for this recruitment. Please be sure to list all employers and required information, on your application, especially if you are referencing those employers in your responses to the supplemental questions.
By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding of this statement:
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2.
Applicants must be qualified to perform audits to be considered for the position. Please select how you meet the criteria listed below.
*Ensure that you have attached on the resume tab of your application your transcripts of your four-year degree from an accredited college or university, or verification of a license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree with a specialization in accounting that consist of either 18-semester units (or quarter equivalents) of accounting and/or auditing OR 19-semester units, 16 of which must be in accounting and/or auditing courses from an accredited college or university, and three (3) semester units may be either business law or economic classes.
Possession of a license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California.
I do not meet the requirements.
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To be considered for this position, applicants must also have or be eligible for a California Appraiser's Certificate through one of the methods outlined in R&TC Sections 670 and 673.
Please select the method by which you qualify from the list below:
Possession of a current, valid, permanent or an inactive permanent appraiser's certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.
Eligible for issuance of a temporary appraiser's certificate by the State Board of Equalization upon hire. A bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or a bachelor’s degree with a specialization in accounting meets the educational requirement under R&TC Section 670 & 673 for issuance for a temporary appraiser's certificate.
I do not possess any of the qualifications listed above.
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All applicants, regardless of qualifying pattern, must possess a valid California Class C license. Do you have a valid class C driver’s license?
Yes
No
5.
I understand that continuation in this classification beyond the twelve-month period, as well as progress to Auditor-Appraiser II, are contingent on the appointee passing the California State Board of Equalization certification examination and acquiring a permanent appraiser's certificate. Failure to obtain the permanent certificate within one year of appointment will result in termination of employment.
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No
6.
Please describe your experience performing audits. Please describe the process you would go through. How do you explain the results of an audit? (If you do not have experience performing an audit, please identify what you would consider important aspects of doing an audit).
Alameda County has an Employee Referral Incentive Program whereby current employees are recognized monetarily for referring successful applicants for employment into "hard-to-fill" positions.
Were you referred to this position by a current Alameda County employee? If yes, please provide the name of employee, and their Agency/Department. (ALL information must be provided at the time of application to be eligible.) If No, please type in "N/A".
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