What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Chief Appraiser position at The County of Santa Clara?
Description
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Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
- Assists in planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing all phases of the real property appraisal program;
- Assumes full authority for the work of the division and supervision of staff in the absence of the Division Chief, Office of the Assessor;
- Reviews and evaluates appraisal results and recommends actions to be taken;
- Interviews, selects, trains, and evaluates staff;
- Determines, evaluates, and reviews workload standards and performance;
- Prepares written and statistical reports related to the assessment roll;
- Coordinates the processing of the annual assessment roll program;
- Maintains the Division’s roll calendar and tracks completion of tasks;
- Provides assistance and advice on special appraisal problems;
- Assists with budgetary and personnel control and evaluation;
- Interprets policies, legislation, and regulations to subordinates;
- Assists in training staff in appraisal techniques and procedures;
- Appears as expert witness on appraisals before the County Assessment Appeals Board;
- Maintains contact with State and County agencies, boards, and the public;
- Responds to inquiries from the general public and/or other governmental agencies regarding assessment roll information;
- Develops and revises methods and procedures to conform with changes in legislation, assessment practices, policy and software applications and systems;
- May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;
- Performs other related duties, as required.
Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrates the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree. Relevant analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory, or management experience that includes interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data and formulating recommendations, and report writing can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis;
and
Five (5) years of full-time professional experience in property valuation, real property appraisal, or assessment appeals, two (2) years of which must have been in a County Assessor’s Office.
OR
Five (5) years of full-time professional experience in real property appraisal with the possession of one of the following professional designations: Member, Appraisal Institute (MAI), Certified Assessment valuator (CAE), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), or Certified General Appraiser (AG), issued by a professional appraisal organization, and qualify for certification by the California State Board of Equalization as an appraiser for property tax purposes.
and
Three (3) years of lead and/or supervisory experience, in any position.
Special Requirements
- Must acquire permanent certification by the California State Board of Equalization as an Appraiser for property tax purposes within the probationary period or vacate the position. Once certification is acquired must maintain permanent certification for the duration of employment in the classification;
- Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.
As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of supervision, management, organization, and administration applicable to government agencies;
- Property tax laws, rules and regulations affecting appraisal for tax assessment purposes;
- Economics, business administration, and revenue laws pertaining to the Office of Assessor;
- Building materials, equipment, fixtures, workmanship, and general construction quality as applied to all classes of buildings;
- Law and court decisions affecting the appraisal of land and buildings;
- Personnel administration, employee training and supervisory methods;
- California Revenue and Taxation Code sections relevant to the appraisal and assessment practices of a California Assessor’s Office;
- General principles, methods and techniques of real and personal property valuation;
- Office methods, practices and procedures;
- Principals and usage of modern information systems;
- English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
- Common computer systems and applications;
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, assign, direct and evaluate the activities of a technical and clerical staff engaged in assessment roll production and appeals resolution and related assessment activities necessary to produce the local assessment roll;
- Analyze and implement legislative changes affecting assessment programs and processes and reason logically in solving administrative related problems;
- Communicate effectively, both orally and written, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;
- Analyze and effectively resolve difficult tax assessment problems;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other offices agencies;
- Prepare and present written and oral reports, before large and small groups;
- Use computer systems and applications.
Physical Requirements
- Sit for extended periods of time;
- Concentrate on tasks over period without being distracted.
