Assessor's Representative

YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT.

THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.  The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes the District Attorney’s Office, the Medical Center, and the Superior Court) by the last day of filing.  A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments.

Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. 

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

THE AGENCY

The primary mandated services of the Assessor's Office include: locate and identify the ownership of all taxable property in Alameda County; determine the taxability of all property; determine the re-appraisability of property changing ownership or having new construction added; annually assess all real estate in accordance with the provisions of Article XIIIA of the State Constitution (Proposition 13); annually assess all taxable personal property at its fair market value; determine and apply all legal exemptions against these assessments; and surrender an accurate assessment roll to the Auditor's Office prior to July 1st each year.

The Assessor’s Office mission is to provide timely and accurate appraisal services in a manner resulting in fair and equitable treatment for all Alameda County taxpayers. With a proposed staffing level of 175.47 full‐time equivalent positions, this team of professionals provides mandated assessment services performed in accordance with the California Constitution, Revenue and Taxation Code, Government Code, and State Board of Equalization guidelines and directives.

THE POSITION

Under direction the incumbent will supervise, and review appraisals prepared for Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) cases; to coordinate case preparation for ultimate presentation before the AAB; to provide direction to AAB unit and other clerical and appraisal personnel, including any additional representatives appearing before an AAB; and to perform related work as required.  

The Assessor's Representative has thorough knowledge of all specialized facts of the appraisal process and possesses skills of communication, public speaking, and judicial procedure.  This specialized class differs from other appraisal classifications by having responsibility for the presentations of staff appraisals to the AAB.  The Assessor's Representative reviews staff appraisals for form and content and supervises the staff presentations to the AAB.  This class is permanently assigned to working on appeals cases and may either be assigned to present cases for real property or for business and personal property.  The position reports to a Supervising Appraiser II or higher classification in the Real Property Section, or to a Supervising Auditor-Appraiser II or higher classification in the Business Personal Property Section.  The supervisors handle the most complex appeals and supervise staff.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Assessor's Representative (#2622)

For the Real Property Appraisal Section:

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Appraiser III in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office and the Hospital Authority).

OR II  

Education:  

Possession of a Baccalaureate degree awarded by an accredited college or university;

AND

Experience:  

The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time experience in real property appraisal work of which included the equivalent of one year of full-time experience in supervising real estate appraisers for ad valorem tax assessment purposes.

FOR THE BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY SECTION:

EITHER I

Experience:  

The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Auditor Appraiser III in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office and the Hospital Authority).                                                               

OR II

Experience:  

The equivalent of four (4) years of full-time business personal property appraisal and audit experience which included the equivalent of one year of full-time experience in supervising business and personal property appraisal work for ad valorem tax purposes.

AND

Education:

Qualification by one of the following means specified in R&TC Section 670(d) to perform mandatory audits under R&TC Section 469.

1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting from an accredited college or university, or
2. Possession of a bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 18 units in accounting that included 6 units of basic/introductory accounting and 6 units of intermediate accounting, together with 3 units of auditing, and/or 3 units of federal/state tax and/or 3 units of cost accounting and/or 3 units of advanced accounting.  (The unit requirements herein are expressed as semester units.  Equivalent quarter units are acceptable.  Courses in business law, economics or related areas to don’t satisfy the requirements of R&TC Section 670[d]), or
3. Possession of a license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California.

FOR BOTH PATTERNS:  

License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license.      

Certificate:  Possession of a current, valid permanent appraiser’s certificate or an inactive/permanent appraiser’s certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization.

NOTE:    The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Appraisal principles, terminology and procedures.
• Provisions of the State Constitution, the Revenue and Taxation Code, Administrative Rules, and the Assessor's Handbook pertaining to the assessment of real property and business personal property for tax purposes.
• Statistical analyses used to estimate market value.
• Principles of personnel supervision and training.  

Ability to:

• Assemble and analyze appraisal data and analyze the factors influencing the value of real property and business personal property.
• Organize and supervise real property and business and personal property assessment appeals.
• Direct and assist subordinates in difficult appeals presentations.
• Maintain cooperative relations with persons contacted in the work.
• Analyze situations accurately and determining an effective course of action.
• Prepare written correspondence and reports.
• Make oral presentations before quasi-judicial body.

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.

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Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions, please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Erika Beams, Human Resources Analyst 
Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: ERIKA.BEAMS@ACGOV.ORG| Phone: 510-267-6393
www.acgov.org/hrs

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law.  Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.  Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.