City of Buckeye, AZ
Buckeye, Arizona, United States
Position Scope GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides a wide variety of clerical duties in support of the operations and services of the Buckeye Municipal Court; processing case information, reporting accurate case file information to the public and court users, cash handling, providing administrative support to judicial and administrative personnel, and serve as a mentor for Court Clerk I & IIs. May serve on either court services or court operation team during time with the court. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Performs Court Clerk I and II duties as necessary. Prepares and processes cases such as misdemeanor, civil traffic, parking violations, and other civil matters in compliance with legal requirements and procedures. Performs tasks such as preparing and canceling warrants and summonses. Reports convictions to other agencies Assists judges, attorneys, and defendants in the courtroom, preparing orders, and sentencing documents for the court record. Perform tasks in an open courtroom with multiple competing priorities, often communicating simultaneously with judges, attorneys, and litigants. Reviews and processes completed jail, diversion, probation terms and sentencing. Reviews court case files for accuracy and completeness, determines next appropriate action, and forwards files for proper handling. Audits and verifies court-specific software data against case files for discrepancies and takes corrective action. Handle large cash transactions and accurately process financial adjustments Maintains detailed and accurate accounting records of monies received and posted for fines, fees and forfeitures in accordance with minimum accounting standards to control receipt of money and to provide accurate and timely account reconciliation. Effectively communicate procedural and processing requirement when mentoring and training Court Clerk I and Clerk II. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with defense attorneys, City Prosecutors, Judges, management, and coworkers. Investigates and responds to complex public complaints and requests for service in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assists public in person and on the telephone. Effectively interacts with prisoners, defendants, and victims of crime in potentially volatile situations. Handle multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing work assignments. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent, and three years of progressively responsibility in customer service or criminal justice field and court operations experience with at least some experience working in a limited jurisdiction court using AJACS; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of City Code, Arizona court system, Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedures, and legal terminology and courtroom behavior. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping methods. Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management. Skill in interpreting and applying Court standards and procedures, applicable state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures. Skill in explaining court procedures and processes in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner to attorneys, litigants, and the public. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other agencies and the general public. Knowledge and skills in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software including AJACS. Skill in mentoring and training entry level employees. Ability to make independent decisions following established procedures, manuals, and codes. Ability to provide quality customer service and handle difficult public contact situations. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to read, understand, and accurately complete legal forms and documents. Ability to interpret and follow complex rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to apply legal terminology pertinent to court activities and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Additional Information Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred. Physical Demands / Work Environment: Standard office environment. Reports To: Court Administrator and/or Court Supervisor. Supervision Exercised: None. FLSA Status: Non-exempt. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Employee Benefits & Wellness The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined. For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at: Benefits & Wellness City benefit plans are subject to change at any time. Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Position Scope GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides a wide variety of clerical duties in support of the operations and services of the Buckeye Municipal Court; processing case information, reporting accurate case file information to the public and court users, cash handling, providing administrative support to judicial and administrative personnel, and serve as a mentor for Court Clerk I & IIs. May serve on either court services or court operation team during time with the court. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Performs Court Clerk I and II duties as necessary. Prepares and processes cases such as misdemeanor, civil traffic, parking violations, and other civil matters in compliance with legal requirements and procedures. Performs tasks such as preparing and canceling warrants and summonses. Reports convictions to other agencies Assists judges, attorneys, and defendants in the courtroom, preparing orders, and sentencing documents for the court record. Perform tasks in an open courtroom with multiple competing priorities, often communicating simultaneously with judges, attorneys, and litigants. Reviews and processes completed jail, diversion, probation terms and sentencing. Reviews court case files for accuracy and completeness, determines next appropriate action, and forwards files for proper handling. Audits and verifies court-specific software data against case files for discrepancies and takes corrective action. Handle large cash transactions and accurately process financial adjustments Maintains detailed and accurate accounting records of monies received and posted for fines, fees and forfeitures in accordance with minimum accounting standards to control receipt of money and to provide accurate and timely account reconciliation. Effectively communicate procedural and processing requirement when mentoring and training Court Clerk I and Clerk II. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with defense attorneys, City Prosecutors, Judges, management, and coworkers. Investigates and responds to complex public complaints and requests for service in accordance with established policies and procedures. Assists public in person and on the telephone. Effectively interacts with prisoners, defendants, and victims of crime in potentially volatile situations. Handle multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing work assignments. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent, and three years of progressively responsibility in customer service or criminal justice field and court operations experience with at least some experience working in a limited jurisdiction court using AJACS; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of City Code, Arizona court system, Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedures, and legal terminology and courtroom behavior. Knowledge of basic bookkeeping methods. Knowledge of the principles of record keeping and records management. Skill in interpreting and applying Court standards and procedures, applicable state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures. Skill in explaining court procedures and processes in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner to attorneys, litigants, and the public. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other agencies and the general public. Knowledge and skills in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software including AJACS. Skill in mentoring and training entry level employees. Ability to make independent decisions following established procedures, manuals, and codes. Ability to provide quality customer service and handle difficult public contact situations. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to read, understand, and accurately complete legal forms and documents. Ability to interpret and follow complex rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to apply legal terminology pertinent to court activities and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Additional Information Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred. Physical Demands / Work Environment: Standard office environment. Reports To: Court Administrator and/or Court Supervisor. Supervision Exercised: None. FLSA Status: Non-exempt. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Employee Benefits & Wellness The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined. For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at: Benefits & Wellness City benefit plans are subject to change at any time. Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
Alameda County
Castro Valley, California, United States
Introduction The Temporary Assignment Pool (TAP) Program is administered by the Human Resource Services Agency. The primary goal of TAP is to maintain a qualified and diverse candidate pool to provide temporary clerical and administrative staffing support to all Alameda County departments. Temporary employees play a vital role at Alameda County and assist in fulfilling the County's mission to enrich the lives of Alameda County residents through visionary policies, accessible, responsible, and effective services. The TAP program provides an avenue for temporary employees to gain valuable work experience. For more information about the TAP program click on the link. http://www.acgov.org/hrs/divisions/tap/ NOTE: Candidates currently in the TAP Pool DO NOT need to apply. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Applications will only be accepted online. Minimum of 6 months of clerical experience required or the equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Candidates with experience in the following areas/roles are encouraged to apply: Finance, Accounting, Legal Secretary, Procurement, Administration and Information Technology. Bilingual Candidates who (speak/read/write) in English and one of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Burmese, Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin), Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Mien, Mongolian, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Telugu and Vietnamese. DESCRIPTION The TAP Program is seeking qualified candidates for the temporary clerical pool. Under supervision, incumbents are assigned a variety of clerical / administrative duties to fill in for various temporary needs countywide. This class consists of positions that are filled on a temporary basis through the TAP Program. TAP is responsible for placing incumbents on temporary assignments within the departments and agencies. Assignments may vary from a minimum of four hours and generally not to exceed 18 months. Duties and pay rate will vary based on the job classification of each temporary assignment. TAP employees will be placed on assignments that align with their skill sets and experience. Below are samples of job classifications TAP fills on a temporary basis with employees from its Pool: Account Clerk I/II: The equivalent of two to three years of full-time experience in clerical work, which included working with mathematical calculations and computations. Accounting Specialist I/II: The equivalent of three years of full-time responsible financial record-keeping experience. Administrative Assistant : The equivalent to three years of full-time secretarial or office administrative experience which has included some combination of document review and processing, administrative or financial record keeping and/or office management. Administrative Specialist I/II: Equivalent to one year of full-time professional-level experience in planning and conducting administrative, operational and organizational studies and providing varied administrative support. Clerk II: The equivalent of one year full-time experience in clerical work. Information Systems Specialist: The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in developing and maintaining information technology systems including LAN/WAN systems. Legal Secretary : The equivalent of two years full-time experience performing clerical and administrative support. Payroll Records Clerk: The equivalent of two years full-time clerical work experience requiring mathematical computations at a level comparable to that of a Payroll Records Clerk in the Alameda County classified service. Secretary I/II: The equivalent of two to three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience. Specialist Clerk I/II: The equivalent of two to three years of full-time clerical experience. Note: Detailed job descriptions for the above classifications can be found at https://www.jobaps.com/Alameda/auditor/classspecs.asp#S MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The equivalent of six months of full-time clerical experience. OR The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (120 semester units or 180 quarter units). NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knowledge of: • Modern office practices and procedures. • Word processing/computer applications and techniques (i.e., Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). • Basic elements of correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation. • Numerical and alphabetical filing systems. • Proper telephone etiquette and procedures. Ability to: • Interpret and apply rules and regulations. • Follow written and oral instructions. • Calculate basic mathematical problems. • Adapt quickly to new work environments. • Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the public. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing with people from a wide variety of ethnic and social backgrounds. • Maintain electronic and/or physical files and databases. • Organize and prioritize work to meet critical deadlines. • Attention to detail. • Prepare clear, concise and complete reports • Learn and apply newly acquired knowledge in areas related to the work. Selection Plan All applications must be filled out according to the instructions. Applications that are not fully completed or not completed following the instructions listed will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of properly filled out applications (including Employment History) will not be considered. Only applications submitted electronically, via the County's online application system, by the final file date will be accepted. Be aware that if you only complete an application template and fail to submit an application for this recruitment, your application will not be accepted. Note: Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing Continuous / may close at any time Review for Minimum Qualifications Continuous Computer Based Assessment Continuous / As needed Interviews Continuous / As Needed Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. Those that meet minimum qualifications will move on in the process, based on the current needs of the TAP Pool. Selected candidates will proceed to a computer-based skills assessment. Candidates whose computer-based skill assessment scores meet the required criteria will advance to an oral interview. All eligible candidates' applications will be active for 12 months. Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the assessment/selection process, please contact Carla Ortiz, Human Resources Technician, TAP Program, Human Resource Services Department (510) 208-4911 Carla.Ortiz@acgov.org . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues. BENEFITS TAP employees may become eligible for medical and dental benefits upon meeting established eligibility criteria. Additional benefits may be effective upon hire. Please see Employee Benefits Center for more information. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster. DMV EMPLOYER PULL NOTICE PROGRAM All county employees who drive on county business are required to enroll in the California Department of Motor Vehicles Employer Pull Notice Program in an effort to promote driver safety. Employees' driver record reports will be released to the County Safety Officer in Risk Management to ensure that employees have valid driver's licenses and are eligible to drive on county business. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION An applicant's previous employment may be investigated. Results of this investigation may be cause for disqualification. Also, all convictions will be reviewed and may result in a request for additional information or termination of employment. A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment. Each case will be given individual consideration, based on job-relatedness. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other non-job-related factor. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. Please direct all inquiries about this recruitment to TapAps@acgov.org c/o Varthana Heang / Carla Ortiz or Martin Rodriguez-Corral. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Introduction The Temporary Assignment Pool (TAP) Program is administered by the Human Resource Services Agency. The primary goal of TAP is to maintain a qualified and diverse candidate pool to provide temporary clerical and administrative staffing support to all Alameda County departments. Temporary employees play a vital role at Alameda County and assist in fulfilling the County's mission to enrich the lives of Alameda County residents through visionary policies, accessible, responsible, and effective services. The TAP program provides an avenue for temporary employees to gain valuable work experience. For more information about the TAP program click on the link. http://www.acgov.org/hrs/divisions/tap/ NOTE: Candidates currently in the TAP Pool DO NOT need to apply. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Applications will only be accepted online. Minimum of 6 months of clerical experience required or the equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Candidates with experience in the following areas/roles are encouraged to apply: Finance, Accounting, Legal Secretary, Procurement, Administration and Information Technology. Bilingual Candidates who (speak/read/write) in English and one of the following languages are encouraged to apply: Burmese, Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin), Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Laotian, Mien, Mongolian, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Telugu and Vietnamese. DESCRIPTION The TAP Program is seeking qualified candidates for the temporary clerical pool. Under supervision, incumbents are assigned a variety of clerical / administrative duties to fill in for various temporary needs countywide. This class consists of positions that are filled on a temporary basis through the TAP Program. TAP is responsible for placing incumbents on temporary assignments within the departments and agencies. Assignments may vary from a minimum of four hours and generally not to exceed 18 months. Duties and pay rate will vary based on the job classification of each temporary assignment. TAP employees will be placed on assignments that align with their skill sets and experience. Below are samples of job classifications TAP fills on a temporary basis with employees from its Pool: Account Clerk I/II: The equivalent of two to three years of full-time experience in clerical work, which included working with mathematical calculations and computations. Accounting Specialist I/II: The equivalent of three years of full-time responsible financial record-keeping experience. Administrative Assistant : The equivalent to three years of full-time secretarial or office administrative experience which has included some combination of document review and processing, administrative or financial record keeping and/or office management. Administrative Specialist I/II: Equivalent to one year of full-time professional-level experience in planning and conducting administrative, operational and organizational studies and providing varied administrative support. Clerk II: The equivalent of one year full-time experience in clerical work. Information Systems Specialist: The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in developing and maintaining information technology systems including LAN/WAN systems. Legal Secretary : The equivalent of two years full-time experience performing clerical and administrative support. Payroll Records Clerk: The equivalent of two years full-time clerical work experience requiring mathematical computations at a level comparable to that of a Payroll Records Clerk in the Alameda County classified service. Secretary I/II: The equivalent of two to three years of increasingly responsible clerical experience. Specialist Clerk I/II: The equivalent of two to three years of full-time clerical experience. Note: Detailed job descriptions for the above classifications can be found at https://www.jobaps.com/Alameda/auditor/classspecs.asp#S MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The equivalent of six months of full-time clerical experience. OR The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university (120 semester units or 180 quarter units). NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Knowledge of: • Modern office practices and procedures. • Word processing/computer applications and techniques (i.e., Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). • Basic elements of correct English usage, grammar, spelling and punctuation. • Numerical and alphabetical filing systems. • Proper telephone etiquette and procedures. Ability to: • Interpret and apply rules and regulations. • Follow written and oral instructions. • Calculate basic mathematical problems. • Adapt quickly to new work environments. • Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the public. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing with people from a wide variety of ethnic and social backgrounds. • Maintain electronic and/or physical files and databases. • Organize and prioritize work to meet critical deadlines. • Attention to detail. • Prepare clear, concise and complete reports • Learn and apply newly acquired knowledge in areas related to the work. Selection Plan All applications must be filled out according to the instructions. Applications that are not fully completed or not completed following the instructions listed will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of properly filled out applications (including Employment History) will not be considered. Only applications submitted electronically, via the County's online application system, by the final file date will be accepted. Be aware that if you only complete an application template and fail to submit an application for this recruitment, your application will not be accepted. Note: Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time SELECTION PLAN Deadline for Filing Continuous / may close at any time Review for Minimum Qualifications Continuous Computer Based Assessment Continuous / As needed Interviews Continuous / As Needed Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. Those that meet minimum qualifications will move on in the process, based on the current needs of the TAP Pool. Selected candidates will proceed to a computer-based skills assessment. Candidates whose computer-based skill assessment scores meet the required criteria will advance to an oral interview. All eligible candidates' applications will be active for 12 months. Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County's Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statues. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the assessment/selection process, please contact Carla Ortiz, Human Resources Technician, TAP Program, Human Resource Services Department (510) 208-4911 Carla.Ortiz@acgov.org . Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statues. BENEFITS TAP employees may become eligible for medical and dental benefits upon meeting established eligibility criteria. Additional benefits may be effective upon hire. Please see Employee Benefits Center for more information. DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster. DMV EMPLOYER PULL NOTICE PROGRAM All county employees who drive on county business are required to enroll in the California Department of Motor Vehicles Employer Pull Notice Program in an effort to promote driver safety. Employees' driver record reports will be released to the County Safety Officer in Risk Management to ensure that employees have valid driver's licenses and are eligible to drive on county business. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION An applicant's previous employment may be investigated. Results of this investigation may be cause for disqualification. Also, all convictions will be reviewed and may result in a request for additional information or termination of employment. A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment. Each case will be given individual consideration, based on job-relatedness. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, ethnic and racial minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other non-job-related factor. Conclusion All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the "My applications" button on the Current Job Openings page. Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment. Please direct all inquiries about this recruitment to TapAps@acgov.org c/o Varthana Heang / Carla Ortiz or Martin Rodriguez-Corral. Alameda County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa, California, United States
Position Information Start your career with the County of Sonoma Assessor's Office as an Appraiser I. Starting salary up to $39.85/hour and a competitive total compensation package!* The Clerk Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters (CRA) Department is currently recruiting to fill a position at either the I or II level, depending upon qualifications. If you are interested in applying at the II level of this opportunity, you must submit a separate application to each recruitment. CRA is recruiting to fill a time-limited Appraiser position. The time-limited position is funded through December 30, 2024 . T his employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary or intermittent) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified c ounty employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment . The Assessor's Office is the division of CRA that is responsible for developing accurate and timely property assessments and, per current California property tax law, determining eligibility for property tax exemptions and exclusions. As an Appraiser I, you will gain the experience needed to advance your career by learning how to perform appraisals, assisting property owners and their authorized agents, and ultimately supporting Appraiser II and III team members on more complex real property appraisals. As an Appraiser I, you will also learn to: Interpret legal descriptions, market data, blueprints, and maps Use and apply market, cost, and income approaches to develop total property value Conduct market value appraisals of residential, rural, and commercial properties The ideal candidate for this position thrives in a team environment and possesses: The ability to research, plan, organize, and make timely decisions to meet project deadlines Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers A detail-oriented, analytical mindset Strong oral and written communication skills Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software Knowledge of property appraisal principles as well as California property tax laws and rules Experience involving real estate and/or as an appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in an Assessor’s Office Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desired, but not required Please note: The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) is responsible for the certification of state and county assessors' personnel performing appraisals for property tax purposes. Statutes require the BOE to certify Appraisers before they perform these duties. The temporary certification includes an initial evaluation of the candidate's education and experience. Please visit https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/castraining.htm for the certification requirements. What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Appraiser II (Salary up to $45.52) Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory . APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Normally, this would include graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major work in business administration, public administration, economics, political science, mathematics, agriculture, engineering, or related fields. Up to four years of relevant experience can be substituted for the four year college requirement on a year-for-year basis. Relevant experience is defined to mean employment experience within the last ten years in accounting, appraising, building cost estimating, or engineering, or, for real estate licensee licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing, or managing real estate, or, successful completion of an Appraiser's Aide or Trainee program in a California Assessor's Office, or an employee, other than an appraiser or an appraiser aide, of an assessor’s office or of the property tax department of the State Board of Equalization, except that only 2/3 of such employment time shall be deemed qualifying employment experience. Special Requirement: Within one year of employment, and as a condition of probation, employees in this classification shall obtain an Appraiser's Certificate from the State of California through the State Board of Equalization. A temporary certificate or an Appraiser's Certificate is required by the State of California through the State Board of Equalization in order to perform value judgments for tax purposes. Temporary certificates are issued by the State Board of Equalization to candidates meeting the minimum requirements and receiving a job offer by the County. License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of: business mathematics; modern office methods and procedures; database, spreadsheet and word processing applications; general concepts of property appraisal. Some knowledge of: basic principles of land economics, general concepts of property appraisal; California property tax laws and rules; sources of information concerning building costs; Ability to: read, interpret and apply the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that relate to the Assessor's Office; assemble and analyze data, prepare written reports, maintain records, and make mathematical computations; speak and write effectively, and establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public and fellow employees; obtain an Appraiser's Certificate within one year from the date of employment. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: JT HR Technician: RR IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution toward the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit. For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU). A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Information Start your career with the County of Sonoma Assessor's Office as an Appraiser I. Starting salary up to $39.85/hour and a competitive total compensation package!* The Clerk Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters (CRA) Department is currently recruiting to fill a position at either the I or II level, depending upon qualifications. If you are interested in applying at the II level of this opportunity, you must submit a separate application to each recruitment. CRA is recruiting to fill a time-limited Appraiser position. The time-limited position is funded through December 30, 2024 . T his employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary or intermittent) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified c ounty employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment . The Assessor's Office is the division of CRA that is responsible for developing accurate and timely property assessments and, per current California property tax law, determining eligibility for property tax exemptions and exclusions. As an Appraiser I, you will gain the experience needed to advance your career by learning how to perform appraisals, assisting property owners and their authorized agents, and ultimately supporting Appraiser II and III team members on more complex real property appraisals. As an Appraiser I, you will also learn to: Interpret legal descriptions, market data, blueprints, and maps Use and apply market, cost, and income approaches to develop total property value Conduct market value appraisals of residential, rural, and commercial properties The ideal candidate for this position thrives in a team environment and possesses: The ability to research, plan, organize, and make timely decisions to meet project deadlines Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers A detail-oriented, analytical mindset Strong oral and written communication skills Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software Knowledge of property appraisal principles as well as California property tax laws and rules Experience involving real estate and/or as an appraiser aide or appraiser trainee in an Assessor’s Office Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desired, but not required Please note: The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) is responsible for the certification of state and county assessors' personnel performing appraisals for property tax purposes. Statutes require the BOE to certify Appraisers before they perform these duties. The temporary certification includes an initial evaluation of the candidate's education and experience. Please visit https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/castraining.htm for the certification requirements. What We Offer Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including: Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Appraiser II (Salary up to $45.52) Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment *Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory . APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. Normally, this would include graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major work in business administration, public administration, economics, political science, mathematics, agriculture, engineering, or related fields. Up to four years of relevant experience can be substituted for the four year college requirement on a year-for-year basis. Relevant experience is defined to mean employment experience within the last ten years in accounting, appraising, building cost estimating, or engineering, or, for real estate licensee licensed by the California Department of Real Estate, engaged in buying, selling, leasing, or managing real estate, or, successful completion of an Appraiser's Aide or Trainee program in a California Assessor's Office, or an employee, other than an appraiser or an appraiser aide, of an assessor’s office or of the property tax department of the State Board of Equalization, except that only 2/3 of such employment time shall be deemed qualifying employment experience. Special Requirement: Within one year of employment, and as a condition of probation, employees in this classification shall obtain an Appraiser's Certificate from the State of California through the State Board of Equalization. A temporary certificate or an Appraiser's Certificate is required by the State of California through the State Board of Equalization in order to perform value judgments for tax purposes. Temporary certificates are issued by the State Board of Equalization to candidates meeting the minimum requirements and receiving a job offer by the County. License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Working knowledge of: business mathematics; modern office methods and procedures; database, spreadsheet and word processing applications; general concepts of property appraisal. Some knowledge of: basic principles of land economics, general concepts of property appraisal; California property tax laws and rules; sources of information concerning building costs; Ability to: read, interpret and apply the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that relate to the Assessor's Office; assemble and analyze data, prepare written reports, maintain records, and make mathematical computations; speak and write effectively, and establish and maintain cooperative relations with the public and fellow employees; obtain an Appraiser's Certificate within one year from the date of employment. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. HR Analyst: JT HR Technician: RR IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions. COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL* These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers: Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment. Health Plan : Choice of five health plans (a PPO, EPO, HMO, and two deductible HMOs) with a County contribution toward the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit. For specific details, please refer to the applicable MOU). A County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement is available for some bargaining units. Retirement : Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired . IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum. Retiree Medical : County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits. Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more. For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900. *IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Closing Date/Time: 9/26/2023 11:59 PM Pacific