Auditor/Appraiser I/II

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section. ABOUT THE POSITION The County of Riverside's Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (ACR) is seeking an Auditor/Appraiser I/II to join the Business Personal Property Division, located in Riverside, CA. The selected candidate will be responsible for utilizing auditing and appraisal procedures to examine and analyze business records in order to determine the proper value of assessable property. Duties will include conducting audits related to chaptered legislation and the department’s internal operations, as well as preparing audit reports with findings and recommendations. Additional

responsibilities

may be assigned as required. This position also requires travel to offsite locations to conduct in-person audits and site visits. The most competitive candidate will have experience conducting property tax audits, performing appraisal work, or working within a Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office. The department is also seeking candidates with excellent time management, customer service, and critical thinking skills, along with strong verbal and written communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is highly desirable. At this time, the position has the opportunity for a hybrid telework schedule based on business need, however job expectations, at times may require in person interaction. Telework may change at any time and you will be expected to report to the office. The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate

qualifications

. Auditor/Appraiser I: $71,220.76 - $93,783.46 Annually Auditor/Appraiser II: $78,972.02 - $109,148.49 Annually The Auditor/Appraiser I is distinguished from the Auditor/Appraiser II classification in that the latter performs assignments requiring a greater understanding of departmental policies and more extensive technical knowledge. The Auditor/Appraiser I is a natural progression underfill for the Auditor/Appraiser II. Incumbents are eligible to promote to the Auditor/Appraiser II within one year as an Auditor/Appraiser I, receive a satisfactory performance evaluation rating, and meet the educational requirements including obtaining a valid Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization. Failure to meet the

minimum qualifications

to promote will result in incumbents being returned to their former County classification or new hires being released prior to the end of their probationary period. Recruitment Notice: As a condition of employment with the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (ACR) Department, employees are prohibited from engaging in any real estate, appraisal, auditing, or notarial activities related to property located within the State of California, outside the scope of their official duties. This includes acting as a real estate agent or broker, performing appraisals or audits for

compensation

or otherwise, and notarizing documents in a private capacity. The use of any professional license (e.g., Broker, Salesperson, Notary Public) in connection with California property is not permitted while employed by ACR. Riverside County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder upholds and protects public trust through extraordinary public services, careful stewardship of public funds, transparency and accessibility, employee empowerment, innovation, collaboration, effectiveness, and leadership in local government. Can you see yourself here? jfc: 13201100 EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Perform property tax audits of businesses and agricultural enterprises that annually report supplies, equipment, and improvements for assessment purposes; review company accounting records to determine amounts of taxable property on hand; prepare audit reports and adjust tax rolls as necessary. • Examine property statements submitted by taxpayers for accuracy and completeness; calculate assessable values of supplies and fixed assets in accordance with established appraisal procedures. • Conduct audits on chaptered legislation and internal operations of the department. • Examine, verify, and evaluate accounting records, operations, procedures, and systems for compliance with established department, county and state requirements. • Explain audit and assessment procedures/valuations to taxpayers and company representatives. • Perform field inspections of business locations in order to update assessment information. • Determine values for non-commercial aircraft and boats/vessels. • May appear as a witness at Assessment Appeals Board hearings. • Perform special research projects as necessary. • May assist in the training of Auditor/Appraiser I personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Auditor/Appraiser I OPTION I Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, or another field of study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework. OPTION II Education: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor. Auditor/Appraiser II OPTION I Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, economics, finance, accounting, auditing, or a related field to the assignment, preferably with a specialization in accounting. (A specialization in accounting is interpreted as 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework.) Experience: Up to one year of performing professional accounting, auditing or auditor/ appraisal work, which included routine property tax audits of businesses and agricultural enterprises and the preparation of audit reports and adjusting of tax rolls equivalent to a County of Riverside Auditor/Appraiser I. OPTION II Education: Possession of a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor. Experience: Up to one year of performing professional accounting, auditing or auditor/ appraisal work, which included routine property tax audits of businesses and agricultural enterprises and preparing audit reports and adjust tax rolls equivalent to a County of Riverside Auditor/Appraiser I. Other Requirements License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required. Experience: Qualified applicants must have prior experience within general accounting, financial audits or property tax filing audits. Possession of a valid Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization. (Individuals who do not possess a valid Appraiser's Certificate may file applications for employment; however, candidates must obtain the required certificate within one year of employment.) ALL OPTIONS Knowledge of: The principles and applications of accounting, auditing, and appraisal procedures; principles and techniques of public relations; Revenue and Taxation Code and California Administrative Code provisions relating to the assessment of personal property and fixtures; techniques used in statistical sampling and flow charting. Ability to: Read and interpret laws, regulations, and other written material; accurately analyze situations and data, determine the relative significance of conditions and circumstances encountered, and define problem areas; prepare clear and concise reports; maintain accurate records; guide and instruct others in similar activities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to all applicants. Application Status How to confirm your application was received or check on the status of your application, log-in to www.GovernmentJobs.com , click on your name in the upper right corner, and click on “Applications & Status.” Due to the nature and volume of this recruitment you may only receive correspondence if you are referred for an interview or when the event is complete. Sign Up for Job Alerts Go to www.RC-HR.com , click on “Careers,” click on “County Job Openings,” and click on “Subscribe to Job Alerts” icon. For Questions Regarding This Recruitment: Contact Christopher Recinos Crecinos@rivco.org or at 951 - 955 – 9883. Please allow 1 – 3 business days for a response for your inquiry. ________________________________________________________________________________________ APPLICATION INFORMATION Veteran's Preference The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies Reasonable Accommodations The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations. Proof of Education If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ). Work Authorization Requirement Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas. Equal Opportunity Employer The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors. Pre-Employment All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required. Probationary Period As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head. General Information Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the ' Apply ' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627. BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans. Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different

benefits

. See the list here . MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT : County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I (Classic Member – Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent. Tier II (Classic Member – Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024. A new member is defined as any of the following: A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members". Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation. Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the

Benefits

Information Line at (951) 955-4981, Option 2. If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary. DEFERRED

COMPENSATION

Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred

compensation

plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days) 4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days) 10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days) Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours. SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual. HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance). BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase. DISABILITY: Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement

benefits

for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave

Benefits

. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability

Benefits

, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these

benefits

become active. Employees may coordinate these

benefits

with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay. POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding. OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information. 01 I acknowledge that as a condition of employment with the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (ACR) Department, employees are prohibited from engaging in any real estate, appraisal, auditing, or notarial activities related to property located within the State of California, outside the scope of their official duties. This includes acting as a real estate agent or broker, performing appraisals or audits for

compensation

or otherwise, and notarizing documents in a private capacity. The use of any professional license (e.g., Broker, Salesperson, Notary Public) in connection with California property is not permitted while employed by ACR Yes. No. 02 I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree or a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.) Yes. No 03 Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status: I have a valid California driver's license. I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license. I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license. I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license. 04 What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in accounting, or another field of study that included at least 18 semester or 27 quarter units in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, business finance, financial statement analysis, or external and internal reporting, or closely related coursework? None of these Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units At least 30 semester or 45 quarter units At least 60 semester or 90 quarter units At least 90 semester or 135 quarter units At least 120 semester or 180 units I have my Associates degree I have my Bachelors degree I have my Masters degree I have my Doctorate degree 05 Do you possess a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate? If yes, please attach a copy to your application. Yes. No. 06 I understand that this position requires a valid Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State Board of Equalization within one year of the date of hire. Yes. No. 07 How many years of experience do you have performing professional accounting, auditing, or auditor/appraiser work that included routine property tax audits of businesses and agricultural enterprises, as well as the preparation of audit reports and adjustments to tax rolls equivalent to the duties of a County of Riverside Auditor/Appraiser I? (Include details on your resume/application) No experience. Less than one year. One year or more, but less than two years. Two years or more, but less than three years. Three years or more, but less than four years. Four years or more, but less than five years. Five years or more, but less than six years. Six years or more. 08 How many years of experience do you have conducting property tax audits? (Include details on your resume/application) No experience. Less than one year. One year or more, but less than two years. Two years or more, but less than three years. Three years or more, but less than four years. Four years or more, but less than five years. Five years or more, but less than six years. Six years or more. 09 How many years of experience do you have conducting real or personal property appraisals of average complexity for property assessment purposes? (Include details on your resume/application) No experience. Less than one year. One year or more, but less than two years. Two years or more, but less than three years. Three years or more, but less than four years. Four years or more, but less than five years. Five years or more, but less than six years. Six years or more. Required Question