Assessment Clerk I/II/III
Merced, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Minimum Qualifications
Assessment Clerk I
Experience:
One (1) year of general typing and clerical experience.
Assessment Clerk II
Experience:
Two (2) years of general typing and clerical experience, including one (1) year performing duties comparable to those of an Assessment Clerk I in Merced County.
Assessment Clerk IIIExperience:
Three (3) years of general typing and clerical experience, including one (1) year performing duties equivalent to those of an Assessment Clerk II.
Essential Functions
Knowledge Of:
Ability To:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Performs clerical work in the production of the secured and unsecured roll.
- Assists in the processing of the finalized assessment roll. Distributes, receives and initially processes property statements, exemption claims and appraisal records.
- Maintains records involving ownership and mailing addresses.
- Pulls appropriate files and prepares appraisal records for transfers, combinations and subdivisions for appraisal staff.
- Verifies documents by parcel number.
- Assists the public in locating property utilizing computerized property systems and Assessor map books; explains billing to property owners.
- Assists the public in completing exemption forms and property statements.
- Processes roll corrections for the annual and supplemental assessment rolls.
- Enters building permit data to assist in the appraisal of real property.
- Assists in the mailing of property statements and exemption forms for the Assessor's office.
- Operates office equipment including automated equipment and related office support software.
- Reviews, checks, and completes property statements, exemption claims and appraisal records.
Minimum Qualifications
Assessment Clerk I
Experience:
One (1) year of general typing and clerical experience.
Assessment Clerk II
Experience:
Two (2) years of general typing and clerical experience, including one (1) year performing duties comparable to those of an Assessment Clerk I in Merced County.
Assessment Clerk IIIExperience:
Three (3) years of general typing and clerical experience, including one (1) year performing duties equivalent to those of an Assessment Clerk II.
Essential Functions
- Frequent operation of personal computer and other modern office equipment.
- Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone.
- Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
- Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
- Respond appropriately to situations.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking.
- Occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing.
- Lifting – Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds.
- Constant good overall vision and reading and close-up work.
- Frequent color perception and use of hand/eye coordination.
- Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision.
- Normal dexterity with frequent writing.
- Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person.
- Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact.
- Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge Of:
- Modern office methods and filing.
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Math procedures.
- Receptionist and telephone techniques.
- Standard office equipment.
- Data entry techniques.
- Legal provisions pertinent to clerical work in the office of the Assessor.
- State revenue and taxation laws, rules, regulations, and County exemption regulations governing the preparation of the assessment roll.
- Mapping procedures used in assessment work.
- Principles of statistical recordkeeping.
- Software programs used in the Assessor's office.
Ability To:
- Make sound judgments in the interpretation and evaluation of property statements.
- Compare and verify documents and make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
- Read, interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations.
- Maintain current and accurate assessment roll information.
- Provide assistance with questions concerning assessments, exemptions, and property information.
Skills
OtherGovernment Administration