THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
The Assessor's Office is responsible for maintaining the inventory of all assessable property in the county and preparing the various assessment rolls which are the basis of the property tax bills. Revenues from property tax assessments benefit the public by funding public schools and services provided by the County and special districts.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join our team as an Assessment Technician and play a key role in keeping the County’s assessment records accurate, compliant, and running smoothly. Whether you’re just starting out or bring advanced technical expertise, we offer opportunities at the entry, journey, and specialist levels. You’ll review property transfers, examine title documents, assist the public, and handle a variety of detailed assessment tasks that keep our operations strong. If you're organized, customer-focused, and ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
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Maintain records involving ownership and mailing addresses and identifies documents from parcel numbers.
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Effect property transfers from deeds and check deeds for proper descriptions, titles and ownership.
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Enter a variety of appraisal and assessment related data into a computerized database.
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Calculate business property statements, boat registrations, homeowners and veteran statements, welfare claims, and other similar secured and unsecured tax documents.
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Calculate depreciation on business property statements and verify appraisal calculations.
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Proof, verify and balance computer input documents against printouts ensuring accuracy and completeness.
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Process changes to tax rolls into a computer data system.
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Sort and prepare business property statements for mailing.
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Verify, reconcile, and balance computer input documents against computer reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
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Process parcel splits and address changes.
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Perform general office support work, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment and computer equipment and various software.
For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal Assessment Technician I/II/Sr candidate is someone with strong attention to detail, organizational skills and has the skills to perform the work independently as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other County departments and the public.
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:
Education & Experience Requirements (typing "See Resume" in the application will not be accepted):
Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Courses from non-accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement.
Experience:
Assessment Technician I: Two years of office support experience which has included the interpretation and application of complex rules and regulations.
Assessment Technician II: One year of experience in the technical support of property tax assessment at a level equivalent to the County's class of Assessment Technician I.
Senior Assessment Technician: Two years of experience in the technical support of property tax assessment at a level equivalent to the County's class of Assessment Technician I/II. College-level coursework in a related field is desirable.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at
[email protected].
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
A training and experience evaluation will be utilized to determine an applicant's ability to continue in the recruitment process ranking for referral to specific vacancies. Based upon the information in the application and/or responses to supplemental questions, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.
Supplemental questions play an integral role in this recruitment process. Please take the time to provide thoughtful and thorough responses. The information you provide may be used to determine your ranking for referral to specific vacancies. All work experience that is described or included in your response(s) MUST be included in the "Work Experience" section of your application. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.
For more information on the recruitment process,
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Assessment Technician I/II/Sr. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
We are currently recruiting for the following:
One (1) full-time vacancy in the Assessor's Office, located in Placerville, CA.
The County of El Dorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
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40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
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50 miles from Sacramento Airport
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129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
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Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
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Skiing and Snowboarding
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Live Music and Music Festivals
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Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
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El Dorado County Fair
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Placerville Speedway
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Farm to Fork Restaurants
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Local Shopping Gems
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance.
