What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Assessor position at County of Yolo?
Yolo County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections (ACE) is currently seeking one (1) highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a regular, full-time Deputy Assessor and is excited to offer a Hiring Incentive Program for a first-time external Deputy Assessor hire during Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to be eligible for $10,000 in financial incentive payments after completion of the applicable probationary period!
The Position
The vacant at-will Deputy Assessor position plans, organizes, performs, and directs a complex appraisal and audit program related to real and personal property or valuation of unsecured business property and fixtures; supervises or oversees subordinate staff in the Appraiser or Auditor-Appraiser class series; develops and recommends assessment policies; and assists with short- and long-term program planning and difficult administrative decisions.
The ideal candidate:
- is an effective communicator and strategic thinker who embraces innovation and has experience preparing reports and presenting to various audiences including elected officials
- is well versed in State and local laws, regulations, legislation, policies, and procedures including the California Constitution and California Revenue & Taxation Code
- possesses knowledge of automated assessment systems and computer applications such as word-processing programs, databases and spreadsheets
- has exceptional knowledge of appraisal and auditing techniques and standards including familiarity with current economic and real estate trends and financial records
- has experience developing and managing cohesive, effective teams while properly handle sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy, and judiciousness
- understands methods used in the valuation of all types of real and personal property
- has project management skills and experience, including contract negotiation
Note: In addition to filling the advertised vacancy, successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list that will be utilized to fill other vacancies as they occur.
How To Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, resume, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions at the time of filing. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.
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Some duties specific to the vacant position may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists and participates in formulating, revising, and implementing department short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and priorities of the assigned programs, appraisal and auditing policy, operating practices and procedures, and program planning activities including legislative mandates, rulemaking policy, and advocacy for the department.
- Reviews, analyzes, conducts, and coordinates special research projects, studies, and program processes or activities including researching and interpreting complex internal, local, and state policy issues, regulations, and legislation to determine operational impact and areas of improvement and prepare related written reports.
- Analyzes and revises systems, forms, work procedures, and records management systems for efficiency and conformance to changes in industry practices, legislation, and local rules.
- Manages and directs complex, sensitive appraisal and/or audit assignments; audits the financial records of businesses or real property including records involving sales of industrial and commercial propriety; and assists in solving difficult assessment problems.
- Represents the Assessor's Office in assessment and auditing matters such as serving as an expert witness, defending determinations, and testifying before the local Assessment Appeals Board and courts in law and at meetings, speaking engagements, and in contacts with elected officials, the public, taxpayers' associations, and real estate groups; and explains appraisal practices, assessment policies, and related provisions of the Constitution and the Revenue and Taxation Code.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, business administration, economics, engineering, or a related field; AND
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in a County Assessor's Office performing progressively responsible audit or appraisal work that includes the valuation of large commercial and industrial, non-homogenous agricultural, transitional or unique and specialized properties, of which one (1) year must have been in a supervisory capacity; AND
Certificate: Possession of a valid Advanced Appraiser's Certification issued by the California State Board of Equalization (or succession agency). For incumbent who is responsible for the valuation of unsecured business property and fixtures, the above certification needs to include the Auditor-Appraiser designation.
Substitution: Possession of a license as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Accountancy may substitute for the required education.
Experience in real property/business appraisal, audit appraisal, mortgage lending title work, and/or structural cost estimating may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required education on a year-for-year basis. (Experience in real estate sales or transfers will not be considered as qualifying under this requirement).
License: Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
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Application Process It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:
- As an attachment to the online application
- By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.org
- By fax to (530) 666-8049
- By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.
Selection Procedure
The selection process steps may change with or without notice. The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending:
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screening
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date Feb/Mar 2025
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (https://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
- A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
- An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave., Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-0790
www.eres.com
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
www.documentservice.org
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. Box 18358
Anaheim, CA 92817
(714) 237-9272
www.iescaree.com
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 828-5709
www.globaleval.org
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS
EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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