Auditor - Appraiser I

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Unit C

Why Join Contra Costa County Assessor's Office?
The Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office discovers and assesses all property within the County. We are responsible for producing and delivering an assessment roll by July 1 of each year, valuing all real property, auditing all entities doing business in the County, and valuing all taxable personal property. We also establish and maintain a set of more than 12,000 maps for assessment purposes, delineate every parcel of land in the County, and provide a public information service to assist taxpayers with questions about property ownership and assessment.

We are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill two (2) vacancies in the Auditor-Appraiser I classification. As an Auditor-Appraiser I, you will perform appraisals of commercial and industrial property for tax assessment purposes and conduct inspections, analyses, and audits of financial and other records of small businesses.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is professional and able to work in a team environment
• Has a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Is able to work independently, prioritize workloads, and manage assignment deadlines
• Can analyze and interpret financial statements and large amounts of technical data
• Accurately applies auditing and appraisal principles to prepare accurate and concise reports

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Examining and auditing accounting records and other related documents of commercial and industrial businesses for property tax purposes
• Inspecting and appraising business personal property, as required by law
• Interpreting and explaining tax laws and regulations to the public
• Reviewing and discussing audit findings with property or business owners or representatives
• Processing and assisting taxpayers with the annual filing of business property statements
• Investigating complaints and making recommendations based on findings
• Processing and preparing assessment appeal cases
• Assisting the Assessor’s Office management staff at the Assessment Appeals Board

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• Your work will have a direct impact on the surrounding community
• You will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a team
• You will perform a variety of office work and fieldwork

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be working in a large, diverse county with varying needs
• You will need to learn and maintain knowledge of rules and laws that are changing on a regular basis
• You will occasionally deal with challenging or difficult taxpayers/representatives

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization

To read the complete job description, please visit www.cccounty/hr .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Certificate Required: Appointees must meet appraiser certification requirements established by the California State Board of Equalization within one (1) year of appointment.

Education: Either: 1) Possession of a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in accounting or a closely related field, which must have included at least 18 semester units or 27 quarter units of accounting and/or auditing; OR, 2) possession of a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License issued by the California Board of Accountancy.

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process. Online Multiple-Choice Assessment: The multiple-choice assessment will be administered via a web-based platform. The Multiple Choice assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to Auditor-Appraiser I. These may include, but are not limited to: analyzing and interpreting data, reading comprehension, legal and regulatory navigation, attention to detail, and writing. (Weighted: 100%) Departmental Hiring Interview:Will be scheduled once the eligible list has been established.

The Online Multiple-Choice Assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) between September 22-27, 2025.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Sanyukta Singh at sanyukta.singh@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 9/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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