JOB
The Orange County Tax Administration Department has an opening for two Temporary Appraisal Assistants. This temporary position will provide assistance for our appraisal team, entering data, verifying property characteristics. The focus will be on residential property for assessment and tax purposes. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Real Property Appraisal Manager with some exercise of independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures, in the performance of duties. Does related work as required. This position will also perform work under the general supervision of the Personal Property Appraisal Manager. It will serve to assist in the administration of the listing forms. * Background Check is required.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSFollowing are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities. The incumbent may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Following are examples of typical work activities and responsibilities. The incumbent may be responsible for performing other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned. A position may not include all the work examples given, nor does the list include all that may be assigned. Conducts desk and field evaluations of residential properties for the purpose of appraising structures, noting any changes to the property and sales history, to assist in establishing a taxable value. Inspects property by measuring structures, determining square footage and percentage of improvements, observing the quality of construction, and sketching improvements, and records information in a database. Adheres to the department’s safety rules and regulations. Open, sort and scan individual personal property listing forms. Review the forms for listed new construction and ensure the information is properly provided to the Real Property Manager. Assist business personal property staff as needed. Work with the Registered Motor Vehicle staff and assist with queues as needed. Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments. Performs clerical functions (i.e. scans, faxes and copies documents, maintains physical and electronic files and records, opens and distributes mail, faxes documents). Provides assistance to other staff members on projects and assignments. Performs other related duties as required and/or assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND POSSIBLE HAZARDSAbility to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions of the hands/wrists. Ability to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform extensive reading, and perform work on a computer. Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer