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PROPERTY TAX SPECIALIST - Promotional Only

Recruitment #15-UE1-01

Definition

THE JOB: Under general supervision and direction, provide technical support to a fiscal program with responsibility for the fiscal control of asset, liability, trust or revenue subsidiary ledger accounts in the Auditor–Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office. May supervise lower level technical or clerical fiscal staff and do other work as required.

Employment Standards

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Three years of responsible accounting experience plus completion of at least 9 semester units of accounting; or three years of responsible full-charge bookkeeping experience plus, completion of at least 9 semester units of accounting;

OR

Two years experience as a Senior Accounting Technician with Santa Cruz County plus, completion of at least 9 semester units of accounting;

OR

One year of responsible technical or full-charge bookkeeping experience plus, eighteen semester units of accounting coursework, including at least two semesters of intermediate accounting;

OR

Graduation from college with a degree in Accounting, Economics Finance or other related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS: LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California C Drivers License or the ability to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprints.

Other Special Requirements: Physically and mentally capable of performing the essential functions of the position as summarized in the typical tasks section of this specification.

Knowledge: Some knowledge of the relationships among accounting or statistical records and documents; proper accounting codes and classifications for transactions. Working knowledge of modern practices, procedures, techniques and terminology related to the processing and recording of accounting transactions; basic accounting principles, practices, and standards; County accounting systems and procedures applicable to the receipt, deposit, distribution, collection, and disbursement of funds; County administrative policies governing contracts, claims, payroll, and reimbursements; accounting and specialized program policies, rules and procedures. Thorough knowledge of the application of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access software.

Ability to: Recognize errors and problems and research a variety of sources to determine appropriate corrective actions; independently resolve problems; reconcile differences within the record-keeping system; review and consolidate records from several sources and summarize and assimilate into reports and other accounting documents; understand, interpret and apply a variety of complex rules, regulations, contracts or legal documents in proper accounting context; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of governmental officials, coworkers and the public.

Benefits

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
ANNUAL LEAVE
– 22 days first year, increasing to 37 days after 15 years. Available after six months for vacation and/or sick leave.
HOLIDAYS – 12.5 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE – 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
MEDICAL PLAN – The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
DENTAL PLAN – County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
VISION PLAN – County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
RETIREMENT – Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years. County pays a portion of retirement contribution and participates in Social Security.
LIFE INSURANCE – County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
SDI – Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN – Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
H-CARE PLAN – Employees who pay a County medical premium share of cost may elect this pre-tax program.
HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) – Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.
OTHER – Other pay and benefit items apply to certain positions or assignments, such as Bilingual Pay and Night Shift Differential.

Selection Plan

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental application will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental application. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental application. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now!  Click on the link below; or print out an application and supplemental questionnaire and mail/bring them to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.  For information, call (831) 454-2600.  Hearing Impaired TDD# (831) 454-2123.  Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways:  1) In the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.  Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.

Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

An Equal Opportunity Employer