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Location : Hanford, CA
Job Type: Full-time permanent
Job Number: 2023-095
Department: Assessor/Clerk/Recorder
Opening Date: 12/18/2023
Closing Date: 1/2/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Kings County Assessor's Office is seeking individuals with excellent customer service skills who enjoy learning in a dynamic, team-orientated work environment. There are multiple vacancies in the Assessor's Office. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of the eligible list is six months.
SALARY
Assessment Specialist I: $17.30 - $21.11 Hourly, $35,984.00 - $43,908.80 Annually
Assessment Specialist II: $19.11 - $23.32 Hourly, $39,748.80 - $45,505.60 Annually
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Assessment Specialist series is utilized in the Assessor's Office to perform a wide variety of clerical assignments and support functions. Assessment Specialist I is the entry-level classification. Incumbents work under relatively close supervision and are given training in the various clerical and technical aspects of the position and are normally assigned the more routine, less difficult clerical tasks. Incumbents in the Assessment Specialist I classification are expected to advance to the II level upon satisfactory completion of the minimum requirements for the higher level and when, upon the recommendation of the Department Head, they have demonstrated the ability to perform at the experienced level. Under limited supervision, Assessment Specialist IIs perform a wide variety of clerical work that is distinguished from the level I by its higher degree of difficulty, increased technical and legal knowledge required, and increased responsibility.
DUTY SAMPLE
Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Assists the public by phone and in person in interpreting assessment laws and procedures, resolving problems and answering inquiries; performs a variety of general and department specific clerical office, staff support and customer service duties; performs the duties of a Passport Acceptance Agent; receives, reviews and transmits passport applications following the requirements of the United States Department of State; provides clerical support to professional staff in the processing of business property statements, requests for the division and combination of property; performs a variety of general and department specific duties including maintenance of property databases, processing returned mail and address changes, and scanning documents; assists in processing veterans, homeowner, church, welfare and other exemptions by checking accuracy and completeness of forms; prepares mailings of annual statements; pulls and prepares statement files for processing; collects fees, issues receipts, makes change, balances money and may prepare deposits; sorts and routes mail, responding to routine correspondence and public inquiries; enters and makes changes and corrections to records and on-line data; operates a variety of office equipment, including copier, scanner and computer equipment; performs a variety of miscellaneous typing, data entry, scanning documents, filing, reception and other related duties as assigned.
*Passport duties are no longer required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Assessment SpecialistI:
Experience: One year of general clerical experience.
Assessment Specialist II:
Experience: One year as an Assessment Specialist I in Kings County or an equivalent position in an Assessor's Office in California.
Both Levels:
Education: High school graduation or equivalent.
Special Requirements:
(1) Qualify for security clearance through fingerprint check and a background investigation which may include credit report.
(2) Must obtain and maintain a valid Assessment Analyst Certificate from the California State Board of Equalization within one year of appointment. Failure to obtain this certificate within one year of appointment will be cause of termination of employment in this class.
(3) Ability to type and use a computer keyboard with speed and accuracy at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Desirable Qualification: Experience performing duties involving familiarity with property description/location, which would normally be acquired in a county assessor's office, title company, or real estate office.
For detailed job descriptions click on the below links:
Assessment Specialist I
Assessment Specialist II
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list. Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Salary. Salary is usually quoted at the beginning and maximum levels of a five-step pay range. Dollar amounts shown are the monthly equivalents of the official bi-weekly rate (26 pay periods per year). An employee will normally begin at the first step, advance to the second step upon successful completion of a probationary period (or six months, whichever comes first) and receive periodic merit increases to the maximum step.
ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR PAYCHECK DIRECTLY DEPOSITED TO A BANK ACCOUNT.
Retirement Benefits. Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. Depending on bargaining unit agreements, the County may pay for some of the employee's contribution.
The County contracts with the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate.
Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 62
Safety - 2.7% at 57
If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 55
Safety - 3% at 55
The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).
Deferred Compensation. Participation is voluntary. One plan with several investment options is available. Management level and Prosecutors' Association employees are eligible for a contribution match.
Holidays. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, half-day Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday.
Vacation. Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements. Employees can request vacation time off after the completion of six months of satisfactory continuous service.
Sick Leave. Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.
Health Insurance. Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit.
Retiree Health Insurance. Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.
Education Reimbursement Program. Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,000 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree. Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible. Extra help employees are not eligible. Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County.
Flexible Benefits Program. Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).
THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
As a potential applicant for employment, you are about to participate in a series of events collectively called the employment process. Because the goal of the employment process is to obtain qualified candidates to fill County positions, examinations are generally administered to each applicant. These examinations are conducted in a variety of ways, yet they share a common purpose - to test applicants for knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Testing or Test Site Accommodations - Advance Notice. If you feel you need special testing accommodation for an examination due to a qualifying physical or mental disability, you must contact Human Resources at (559) 582-3211 ext 2510 at least three (3) working days prior to the date of your examination. You may be required to submit valid medical or other documentation of the specific need for accommodation at least one working day before the examination. If you do not provide advanced notice and/or valid documentation, the County may not be able to provide accommodation for a scheduled examination.
The employment process occurs in several stages which are described below:
Examination. Applicants who meet the qualification standards may be further screened. Those who are successful in the screening process are notified by mail to take an examination which may include a written, oral or performance examinations, or a combination thereof. If there is more than one part to an examination, a candidate must be successful on each preceding part to be allowed to compete in the next part. The number of candidates allowed to compete in successive parts of examinations may be limited to a specific number of candidates with the highest scores on the preceding parts of examination.
Eligible Lists. Eligible lists contain names, in descending order of scores, of applicants who have passed the examination process. As vacancies occur, the names available at that time are submitted (certified) to the employing department. That department interviews and makes a selection. The other names are returned to the list for consideration of future vacancies for that position. Normally, a minimum of five names are submitted for one vacancy.
Medical Evaluation/Examination. A pre-employment medical evaluation, including a urine drug screen, may be required of all applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment. Applicants in certain job classifications will also be required to complete a medical examination, which may include a psychological examination. The evaluation/examination(s) is administered at the County's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical evaluation/examination(s) has been completed and passed.
Appointment. All new employees are required to sign various forms related to County employment, and must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing proper documentation within 72 hours of employment as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Probationary Period. Employees serve a probationary period ranging from six months to one year prior to being considered "permanent". An employee may be terminated with or without cause during the initial probationary period.
Driver's License. A valid, appropriate California driver's license may be required for some positions. An employee may be required to use his/her own automobile in the course of employment. If so, there will be compensation at an established mi...
Location : Hanford, CA
Job Type: Full-time permanent
Job Number: 2023-095
Department: Assessor/Clerk/Recorder
Opening Date: 12/18/2023
Closing Date: 1/2/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Kings County Assessor's Office is seeking individuals with excellent customer service skills who enjoy learning in a dynamic, team-orientated work environment. There are multiple vacancies in the Assessor's Office. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of the eligible list is six months.
SALARY
Assessment Specialist I: $17.30 - $21.11 Hourly, $35,984.00 - $43,908.80 Annually
Assessment Specialist II: $19.11 - $23.32 Hourly, $39,748.80 - $45,505.60 Annually
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Assessment Specialist series is utilized in the Assessor's Office to perform a wide variety of clerical assignments and support functions. Assessment Specialist I is the entry-level classification. Incumbents work under relatively close supervision and are given training in the various clerical and technical aspects of the position and are normally assigned the more routine, less difficult clerical tasks. Incumbents in the Assessment Specialist I classification are expected to advance to the II level upon satisfactory completion of the minimum requirements for the higher level and when, upon the recommendation of the Department Head, they have demonstrated the ability to perform at the experienced level. Under limited supervision, Assessment Specialist IIs perform a wide variety of clerical work that is distinguished from the level I by its higher degree of difficulty, increased technical and legal knowledge required, and increased responsibility.
DUTY SAMPLE
Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Assists the public by phone and in person in interpreting assessment laws and procedures, resolving problems and answering inquiries; performs a variety of general and department specific clerical office, staff support and customer service duties; performs the duties of a Passport Acceptance Agent; receives, reviews and transmits passport applications following the requirements of the United States Department of State; provides clerical support to professional staff in the processing of business property statements, requests for the division and combination of property; performs a variety of general and department specific duties including maintenance of property databases, processing returned mail and address changes, and scanning documents; assists in processing veterans, homeowner, church, welfare and other exemptions by checking accuracy and completeness of forms; prepares mailings of annual statements; pulls and prepares statement files for processing; collects fees, issues receipts, makes change, balances money and may prepare deposits; sorts and routes mail, responding to routine correspondence and public inquiries; enters and makes changes and corrections to records and on-line data; operates a variety of office equipment, including copier, scanner and computer equipment; performs a variety of miscellaneous typing, data entry, scanning documents, filing, reception and other related duties as assigned.
*Passport duties are no longer required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Assessment SpecialistI:
Experience: One year of general clerical experience.
Assessment Specialist II:
Experience: One year as an Assessment Specialist I in Kings County or an equivalent position in an Assessor's Office in California.
Both Levels:
Education: High school graduation or equivalent.
Special Requirements:
(1) Qualify for security clearance through fingerprint check and a background investigation which may include credit report.
(2) Must obtain and maintain a valid Assessment Analyst Certificate from the California State Board of Equalization within one year of appointment. Failure to obtain this certificate within one year of appointment will be cause of termination of employment in this class.
(3) Ability to type and use a computer keyboard with speed and accuracy at a level sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Desirable Qualification: Experience performing duties involving familiarity with property description/location, which would normally be acquired in a county assessor's office, title company, or real estate office.
For detailed job descriptions click on the below links:
Assessment Specialist I
Assessment Specialist II
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list. Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Salary. Salary is usually quoted at the beginning and maximum levels of a five-step pay range. Dollar amounts shown are the monthly equivalents of the official bi-weekly rate (26 pay periods per year). An employee will normally begin at the first step, advance to the second step upon successful completion of a probationary period (or six months, whichever comes first) and receive periodic merit increases to the maximum step.
ALL NEW EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR PAYCHECK DIRECTLY DEPOSITED TO A BANK ACCOUNT.
Retirement Benefits. Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. Depending on bargaining unit agreements, the County may pay for some of the employee's contribution.
The County contracts with the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate.
Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 62
Safety - 2.7% at 57
If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 55
Safety - 3% at 55
The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).
Deferred Compensation. Participation is voluntary. One plan with several investment options is available. Management level and Prosecutors' Association employees are eligible for a contribution match.
Holidays. New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, half-day Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday.
Vacation. Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements. Employees can request vacation time off after the completion of six months of satisfactory continuous service.
Sick Leave. Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.
Health Insurance. Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit.
Retiree Health Insurance. Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.
Education Reimbursement Program. Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,000 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree. Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible. Extra help employees are not eligible. Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County.
Flexible Benefits Program. Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).
THE EMPLOYMENT PROCESS
As a potential applicant for employment, you are about to participate in a series of events collectively called the employment process. Because the goal of the employment process is to obtain qualified candidates to fill County positions, examinations are generally administered to each applicant. These examinations are conducted in a variety of ways, yet they share a common purpose - to test applicants for knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
Testing or Test Site Accommodations - Advance Notice. If you feel you need special testing accommodation for an examination due to a qualifying physical or mental disability, you must contact Human Resources at (559) 582-3211 ext 2510 at least three (3) working days prior to the date of your examination. You may be required to submit valid medical or other documentation of the specific need for accommodation at least one working day before the examination. If you do not provide advanced notice and/or valid documentation, the County may not be able to provide accommodation for a scheduled examination.
The employment process occurs in several stages which are described below:
Examination. Applicants who meet the qualification standards may be further screened. Those who are successful in the screening process are notified by mail to take an examination which may include a written, oral or performance examinations, or a combination thereof. If there is more than one part to an examination, a candidate must be successful on each preceding part to be allowed to compete in the next part. The number of candidates allowed to compete in successive parts of examinations may be limited to a specific number of candidates with the highest scores on the preceding parts of examination.
Eligible Lists. Eligible lists contain names, in descending order of scores, of applicants who have passed the examination process. As vacancies occur, the names available at that time are submitted (certified) to the employing department. That department interviews and makes a selection. The other names are returned to the list for consideration of future vacancies for that position. Normally, a minimum of five names are submitted for one vacancy.
Medical Evaluation/Examination. A pre-employment medical evaluation, including a urine drug screen, may be required of all applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment. Applicants in certain job classifications will also be required to complete a medical examination, which may include a psychological examination. The evaluation/examination(s) is administered at the County's expense. Candidates are cautioned not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical evaluation/examination(s) has been completed and passed.
Appointment. All new employees are required to sign various forms related to County employment, and must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing proper documentation within 72 hours of employment as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Probationary Period. Employees serve a probationary period ranging from six months to one year prior to being considered "permanent". An employee may be terminated with or without cause during the initial probationary period.
Driver's License. A valid, appropriate California driver's license may be required for some positions. An employee may be required to use his/her own automobile in the course of employment. If so, there will be compensation at an established mi...
