Auditor-Appraiser (Supervising)

Committed to ensuring properties are valued fairly and documents are processed timely.

The Assessor is responsible for identifying property and its ownership, and placing value on all taxable property within the County.  This information is compiled into the Annual Assessment Roll and is reported to the State, the County's Administrator's Office, Treasurer-Tax Collector/Clerk, Auditor-Controller, other public agencies, and to the public.     

The Recorder acts as perpetual guardian of land, birth, death and marriage records dating back to 1848.  All functions of the Recorder's office are conducted under provisions of the State Constitution, State Codes and County Codes.  Primary functional areas include the Official Records Unit, Document and Vital Records Indexing, Imaging, Vital Records and the Documentary Transfer Tax Program.  

To learn more about the Assessor/Recorder's Office, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/ar/home.asp.  

The Auditor-Appraiser (Supervising) supervises the work of the Personal Property Division of the Assessor's Office in tax audit and appraisal activities which include planning, directing, coordinating, and monitoring work flow. Additionally the incumbent conducts audits and appraisals and ensures that audits and appraisals meet standards set by the Department, State Board of Equalization, and courts of law.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Four (4) years of work experience in accounting, auditing, property appraisal;

AND

Education/Training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required with a specialization in Accounting, preferably in Accounting, Business Administration, or Public Administration;

OR

A license as an Accountant with the State of California as a Certified Public Accountant;

OR

Has passed a State or local civil service or merit system examination for accountant or auditor.

Note: A degree with a specialization in accounting consists of 18 semester units (or quarter equivalent units) in accounting and/or auditing courses.

AND

Special Requirements:

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Appraiser's Certificate according to the provision of Revenue and Taxation Code Section 670 is required.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California Driver's License is required.

n Solano County offers a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits, offered through CalPERS. The County contribution for family coverage for the 2015 calendar year is $1,393.18 per month. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only or who waive medical insurance coverage.  

Depending on how you qualify, education documentation or a CPA license is required for this position.  A valid Appraiser’s Certificate according to the provision of Revenue and Taxation Code Section 670 is required. 

Applicants are encouraged to submit either a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts which verify the courses, units completed, date and degree conferred, or a copy of a CPA license by the final filing deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment.  Previously submitted application materials for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.     

How to Submit Your Documents    

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, or by fax to (707) 784-3424 or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Auditor-Appraiser Supervising) and the recruitment number (15-305030-01).  When submitting documents via email, include the recruitment title and number in the subject field.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need special testing arrangements, must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664. This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.

Located 45 miles northeast of San Francisco and 45 miles southwest of Sacramento, Solano County is home to rolling hills, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

Solano offers a blend of agriculture, corporate business, cultural venues, festivals and events, and provides residents with many recreation and entertainment choices. The County is also home to Travis Air Force Base.

With its strategic location, affordable housing, natural resources, responsible land use planning, and attractive quality of life, Solano County is a great place to live, learn, work and play.

County Population (January 2012): 413,786

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.  

SOLANO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER