Supervising Auditor-Appraiser - Merced County (CA) : Job Details

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Performs a broad range of complex appraisal, audit, and administrative work.

* Plans, organizes, manages and coordinates the work of a staff of Auditor-Appraisers performing personal property and business appraisals.

* Schedules and assigns audit workloads, reviews each auditor's work and assists staff with the more complex areas of individual assignments as needed.

* Prepares an annual update of all property statements to conform with State standards.

* Answers questions and assists taxpayers in the preparation of personal property returns.

* Keeps records and prepares reports and an annual compilation of factors and valuation rates for assessment purposes, including market research.

* Prepares and presents assessment cases to the Board of Appeals.

Experience:

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the appraisal of personal and business property for tax purposes.

Education:

Graduation from a four (4) year college with a major in accounting or its equivalent. Certification as an Accountant (CPA or PA) in California may be substituted for the required education.

License:

Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Possess and maintain a valid advanced certificate as an Auditor-Appraiser/Appraiser issued by the California State Board of Equalization.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.

* Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.

* Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.

* Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.

* Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints from the public.

* Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.

* Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.

* Train, evaluate and supervise staff.

* Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.

* Occasionally lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.

* Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.

* Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.

* Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

* Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.

* Sit or stand for long periods of time.

* Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

* General accounting and auditing principles and procedures.

* The principles and procedures of real and personal property valuation.

* Modern inventory maintenance and recordkeeping methods.

* Revenue and Taxation Code and the California Administrative Code as it pertains to the legalities of property taxation.

* Principles of employee supervision, training, and evaluation.

Ability to:

* Plan, organize, schedule and coordinate the personal and business property appraisal work of Assessor's Office.

* Supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.

* Read, understand, and analyze new legislation and regulations, in order to determine their impact on the business and personal property appraisals.

* Formulate and recommend policies for maintaining compliance with changes in legislation and regulations.

* Perform the most complex and technically difficult auditing-appraisal work.

* Perform market research to gather, organize, and analyze data for valuation purposes.

Make oral presentations.

* Prepare clear and concise recommendations and analytical reports.

* Effectively represent the Assessor's Office in contacts with the public, community organizations, other County departments, and other government organizations.

* Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.