Auditor-Appraiser Trainee

 
THE OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR
The Assessor’s Office values all legally assessable property with uniformity and impartiality, producing property tax assessment rolls in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The Assessor staff help Business, Real and Personal Property owners understand their property valuations and apply exclusions and exemptions as allowed by property tax law.
 
Click here for more information on the County of Orange and here for more information on the Assessor's Office.
 
THE OPPORTUNITY
An Auditor-Appraiser Trainee works under definite guidelines to develop sufficient knowledge to independently perform the more complex real, and personal business property auditing and appraisal work. This class is in the entry-level position in the Auditor-Appraiser series and is for training/preparing employees for promotion to Auditor-Appraiser I after one year.
 
Examples of duties include:

• Learning laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and techniques of auditing and appraising 
• Inspecting, auditing and appraising real, business, and personal property
• Examining and analyzing fixed asset listings, balance sheets, income statements and other accounting records for valuation information and assessment purposes
• Applying depreciation and calculating replacement costs of real and business, personal property
• Candidates may be required to make out-of-state trips to audit business records

 

• 18 semester units (or quarter equivalents) of accounting and/or auditing courses from a recognized institution of higher education. Business law and economic classes may not contribute toward the 18 units; or
• 19 semester units (or quarter equivalents), 16 of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses from a recognized institution of higher education, and 3 semester units may be either business law or economic classes.

Possession of a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant issued by the California State Board of Accountancy.

In addition, the ideal candidate will possess knowledge in the following core competencies: 

• Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience
  • Understanding, analyzing, and utilizing different accounting systems 
  • Understanding and analyzing technical data
  • Preparing accurate records and submitting clear and concise reports
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, Etc.) 
• Problem-Solving | Analytical Skills
  • Applying critical thinking to assess complex situations and make informed decisions
• Relationship Building | Interpersonal Skills
  • Collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
  • Building and maintaining positive relationships with other public agencies to facilitate coordination and information sharing.
  • Providing excellent customer service to property owners, taxpayers, and other stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns in a professional and helpful manner.
• Oral | Written Communication Skills
  • Ability to write audit narratives summarizing the audit results 
  • Meeting with the taxpayer representatives with courtesy and tact 
  • Utilizing customer service techniques to respond to taxpayers needs

Minimum Qualifications:
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the classification. For the Auditor-Appraiser Trainee classification. Physical and mental requirements as well as environmental and working conditions will be listed on the classification specification.
 
License/Certification:
Possession of a valid Appraiser Certificate or ability to obtain a Temporary Appraiser Certificate issued and required by the California State Board of Equalization.
 
A permanent Appraiser Certificate must be attained within one year of employment. 

Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher.
 
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment.
 
Online Assessment(s) (Weighted 100%)
Candidates will be required to take an online assessment consisting of job-related multiple-choice questions. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the 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 procedure. 
 
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
 
Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.
 
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.
 
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
 
EMAIL NOTIFICATION: 
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
 
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. 

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
 
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
 
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Omar Ghazi at Omar.Ghazi@ocgov.com or 714-834-6182.

Salary : $53,269 - $71,302