Appraiser Aide

Salary : $62,671.00 - $76,177.00 Annually

Location : Bridgeport, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202300142

Department : Assessor's Office

Opening Date : 12 / 17 / 2024

Bargaining Unit : MCPE

Description

DEFINITION

Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of specialized clerical and technical work in support of Appraiser professional staff; performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Appraiser Aide class is a bridge classification into the professional Appraisal field. Incumbents provide assistance in the appraisal of property and determinations of change in ownership and evaluation / implementation of exemption applications.

REPORTS TO

Assistant Assessor or designee.

CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED

None.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Duties may include but are not limited to the following
• Research deed information, Preliminary Change in Ownership Report forms, Change of Ownership Statements, and determine reappraisable events. Conducts research in making determinations in Prop 58 and Prop 19 events.
• Interpret written legal descriptions for physical property and translate said descriptions into Assessor's Parcel Numbers; Search recorded deeds and surveys to determine correct locations and descriptions of properties.
• Provide information to the public regarding map changes, deeds, title searches, and other matters; Analyze recorded and unrecorded deeds, unrecorded contracts of sale, and permits from the U.S. Forest Service to derive the correct Assessor's Parcel Number; Locate, explain, and interpret technical descriptions of property contained in deeds and assessor's records.
• Process any applicable exemptions, including the Homeowner's Exemption and others.
• May provide assistance to appraisal staff in the performance of a variety of routine tasks involved in the appraisal of real or personal property. Assembles records, forms, and completes preparation work for review by other appraisal staff.
• May participate in field inspections of land, structures, and improvements, such as decks, awnings, sheds, and garages; may assist appraisers in the inspection of larger, more complex properties as necessary.
• Under direction, may gather a variety of data necessary to describe property to be appraised; obtain information regarding costs; and perform a variety of other clerical tasks in support of appraisers.
• Respond to verbal and written inquiries and provides information regarding appraisal procedures and related matters; prepares routine correspondence and coordinates with other agencies. Assists in the completion of appraisal records, performing and verifying calculations according to established procedure.

Typical Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability and willingness to :

Training and Experience : Any combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities necessary for satisfactory job performance.

Special Requirements :

Supplemental Information

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Additionally, incumbents will be required to follow instructions and to perform other job-related duties as may be required.

Mono County Summary of Benefits

The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.

Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions

County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.

Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS

To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit : https : / / www.calpers.ca.gov / page / active-members / health-benefits / plans-and-rates

Dental Mono County

Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits :

Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Vision

Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include :

Basic Life Insurance

Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.

Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.

Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya

Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.

Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows :

Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances

Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

Mono County Deferred Compensation 457 / 401(a) Plan

The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.

CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions

Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.

Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.

Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups

Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are :

Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55

Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55

Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50

Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50

Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov

AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider

Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.

Mono County Wellness Program

Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.

For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00

SICK & VACATION

Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.

Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows :

Initial employment 10 days vacation per year

After three years of continuous service15 days vacation per year

After ten years of continuous service17 days vacation per year

After fifteen years of continuous service19 days vacation per year

After twenty years of continuous service20 days vacation per year

Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.

Mono County Holidays

Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.

Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!"

Salary : $62,671 - $76,177