Auditor-Appraiser I/Ii (Fixed Term)

Salary : $73,320.00 - $99,313.50 Annually

Location : San Rafael, CA

Job Type: Full Time, Regular

Job Number: 0360-23-12

Department: Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk

Opening Date: 12/19/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Vacancies: 1

Weekly Schedule: 37.5 hours

Fixed Term Length: 3 years

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.

Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
ABOUT THE POSITION There is currently one (1) Full-Time 3-Year Fixed-Term position in the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk's office that will be filled at either the Auditor-Appraiser I or Auditor-Appraiser II level. Candidates will be considered for the level(s) for which they meet minimum qualifications.

This position may end prior to three years if funding ceases or the work is complete. In addition, this position may continue after three years if funding is renewed or extended.

The Auditor-Appraiser I/II collects and analyzes data for the purpose of making market value appraisals of business/personal property such as office and manufacturing equipment and fixtures, boats and airplanes. They regularly communicate with customers via phone, written correspondence, in person at our public counter and onsite at businesses throughout Marin County. This position is required to understand and provide, with a high degree of accuracy, assessment information to property owners, builders, real estate brokers, governmental agencies, residents and the public. They also assist in preparing information for Assessment Appeals Board presentations and maintain accurate records and files.

The Auditor-Appraiser II differs from the Auditor-Appraiser I in that incumbents are expected to independently exercise initiative and judgment to make decisions on more complex audits for assessment purposes and can fully understand, explain and apply established policies and procedures.

Work Location: Hybrid (telework/onsite) work schedules may be available after the probationary period for this position (one year). The first year of work in this position is conducted onsite in San Rafael, California.
ABOUT YOU Our Highly Qualified Candidate has a strong working knowledge of the California Revenue and Taxation Code as it relates to the appraisal of property. They will have a proven ability to interpret, uphold and explain, with a high degree of accuracy and courtesy, complex rules, regulations, codes and laws related to property valuation appraisal and tax assessment to a variety of audiences. We are looking for someone who has technical proficiency using databases and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) and possesses both appraisal experience and excellent interpersonal skills.

Our ideal candidate will approach their assignments with enthusiasm and be able to express ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately when writing correspondence and reports. They will have a proven track record of providing excellent customer service, developing, and maintaining successful, professional, supportive, respectful and collaborative working relationships, and can work successfully independently and as part of a team.

Possession of CPA/Accountant's licensure in California is highly desirable.

We recognize your time is valuable, so please note that to be considered for this position, you must have the following Minimum Qualifications: Auditor-Appraiser I: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting; OR18 semester units (or quarter equivalents) of accounting and/or auditing courses (Business law and economic classes may not contribute toward the 18 units); OR19 semester units (or quarter equivalents), 16 units of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses and 3 units may be either business law or economic classes.Auditor-Appraiser II (in addition to the above): Equivalent to one year of experience in auditing financial data and in appraising business and other property in an Assessor's office.

Certificates & Licenses: Permanent appraiser certification issued by the California State Board of Equalization must be obtained within one year of appointment and certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Possession and maintenance of a valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving history as obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Note: Candidates who meet the above requirements will be asked to provide college-level transcripts for review.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin 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.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

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There is currently one (1) full-time 3 year fixed-term vacancy in the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk's office will be filled at the Auditor-Appraiser I or Auditor Appraiser II level.

QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AAI:

The minimum qualifications for Auditor-Appraiser I are as follows:Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in accounting; OR18 semester units (or quarter equivalents) of accounting and/or auditing courses (Business law and economic classes may not contribute toward the 18 units); OR19 semester units (or quarter equivalents), 16 units of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses and 3 units may be either business law or economic classes.Have you graduated from an accredited four-year university or college with a bachelor's degree in accounting? (This information must also be listed in the Education section of the application in order to qualify.) Yes No

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If you answered "Yes" to Question #1, please state "N/A" and skip to Question #3.

If you answered "No" to Question #1, please list your 18 semester units (or quarter equivalents) of accounting and/or auditing courses (Business law and economic classes may not contribute toward the 18 units); OR 19 semester units (or quarter equivalents), 16 units of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses and 3 units may be either business law or economic classes. Your response must include:The name of the school(s) attendedCourse title(s)Number of units awarded per courseIdentify if the units were semester or quarter unitsPlease note: Letter to Assessor (LTA) 80/176 requires that this must consist of 18 semester units (or quarter equivalents) of accounting and/or auditing courses. A degree with a "specialization in accounting" from a recognized institution of higher education also meets the requirements of LTA 80/176.

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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AAII:

The minimum qualifications for Auditor-Appraiser II are as follows:

In addition to the minimum qualifications for the Auditor-Appraiser I, the Auditor-Appraiser II must also possess the equivalent to one year of experience in auditing financial data and in appraising business and other property in an Assessor's Office.

To be considered for Auditor-Appraiser II please describe your experience in auditing financial data and appraising business and other property in an Assessor's Office. Your response must include:The name of the employer where you workedThe dates of employmentA detailed description of the position and your responsibilitiesIf you do not have this experience or do not wish to be considered for the Auditor-Appraiser II level, please type "N/A" below.

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Are you a licensed accountant in the State of California? Yes No

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If you answered "Yes" to question #4, please provide us with your California State Accountant license number. If you answered "No" to Question #4, please state "N/A."

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Have you passed the state, county, or city and county, or city civil service or merit system examination regularly given for the position of accountant or auditor by the testing body as included California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 469?
PLEASE NOTE: If you answer "Yes" to this question, you must attach a statement certifying the nature of the examination, signed by a representative of the testing body, to this application. Yes No

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Please describe your experience interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, and/or codes to the general public. In your response, be sure to include any experience you may have interpreting and applying rules and/or regulations related to the appraisal of property.

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Please describe your experience using databases and Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook in an office environment.

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Do you possess an Appraiser's Certificate from the California State Board of Equalization (not from the Bureau/Office of Real Estate Appraisers)? Yes No

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If you answered "Yes" to Question #9, please provide us with your California State Board of Equalization Certificate number. If you answered "No" to Question #9, please state "N/A."

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If you answered "No" to Question #9, you are you willing to obtain the permanent Appraiser's Certificate from the California State Board of Equalization within the first twelve months of appointment? Yes No I already possess an Appraiser's Certificate from the California State Board of Equalization

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If you answered "Yes" to Question #9, do you also possess an Auditor-Appraiser Designation from the California State Board of Equalization (not from the Bureau/Office of Real Estate Appraisers)? Yes No

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If you answered "No" to Question #12, are you willing to obtain the Auditor-Appraiser Designation from the California State Board of Equalization within the first twelve months of appointment? Yes No I already possess an Auditor-Appraiser Designation from the California State Board of Equalization

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Do you possess a valid California Class C driver's license OR are you able to obtain a California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment? () Yes No

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