AUDITOR-APPRAISER I

Auditor-Appraiser I

The Assessor's Office has the responsibility to locate all taxable property in the County and to identify ownership. This office establishes value for all taxable property and applies all legal exemptions to the property. The Auditor-Appraiser series is found only in the Assessor's Office and is primarily oriented to business and personal property for tax assessment purposes. These positions conduct business audits, in addition to boat and aircraft appraisals. This job series is distinguished from the Appraiser series which is responsible for real property appraisals for tax assessment purposes. Auditor-Appraiser I is the entry-level classification in the series, learning to perform the more simple auditing and appraisal of business and personal property, while gaining the skill to perform the more complex independent appraisals and audits. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including but not limited to, excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of integrity and professionalism. We are looking for someone who :

• Pays attention to details.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Asks questions to seek understanding.
• Is a self-starter.
• Is flexible.
• Is honest and ethical.

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Any combination of training, education and / or experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or a "specialization in accounting" (18 semester units in accounting and / or auditing courses). Possession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant or Public Accountant issued by the State of California may be substituted for the required education.

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following :

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the General "J" Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the County of Monterey Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / montereycounty by Monday, March 11, 2024 for Priority Screening, 11 : 59 PM(PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM by contacting : Assessor / County Clerk-Recorder Attn : Human Resources 168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor Salinas, CA 93901 Phone : 831-759-6602 Fax : 831-759-6628

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and / or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include :

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie James, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6602, or ARCTTCHR