AUDITOR APPRAISER MANAGER

Job Description:

AUDITOR APPRAISER MANAGER

Description

Position Description

Final Filing Date: November 28, 2025
Exam#: P25/14K45/11JJ

The Assessor's Office has the responsibility to locate all taxable property in the County and to identify ownership. This office establishes value for all taxable property and applies all legal exemptions to the property.

The Auditor Appraiser series is found only in the Assessor's Office and is primarily oriented to business and personal property, agricultural, boats and aircraft audits and appraisals for assessment purposes.
Auditor-Appraiser Manager plans, organizes, and manages the work of the unit, as well as formulates and administers County policy relating to appraisals, audits, and interdepartmental activities and operations.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

This is a Promotional Only recruitment; open only to current regular Monterey County employees and former employees whose names currently appear on a Recall List.

Examples of Duties

Plans, organizes, manages, and directs the activities for appraisals and audits to ensure timely, consistent, accurate, and efficient valuation or audit of business and personal properties for property tax purposes Trains, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of subordinate professional and clerical staff; interviews and selects employees; assigns and monitors duties; reviews work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements; evaluates work performance; and recommends transfers, reassignment, and disciplineResolves a variety issues, formulates and implements policies and procedures for assessing and auditing business and personal propertyInterprets state Revenue and Taxation Codes related to the assessment of business and personal property; advises staff on the application of appraisal principles, practices, techniques, state law, regulations, and departmental policyResponds to requests for information; provides complex detailed and technical information to elected officials, taxpayers and their representatives on assessment and auditing rules and regulations; interprets, explains, and applies various governmental requirementsMeets with taxpayers and their representatives to discuss and resolve assessment disagreementsPrepares testimony and appears as an expert witness in hearingsPerforms the most complex audits and appraisals of business and personal property; prepares detailed worksheets and makes physical inspections of property in order to estimate a market value by capitalizing income, analyzing market and sales data, and determining replacement cost less depreciation; documents findings; prepares reports and recommendations; prepares and presents cases before the Assessment Appeals BoardEnsures that reports are prepared and submitted on time and with accuracy, meeting external and internal requirementsKeeps up-to-date on practices, pending legislation, laws, codes, regulations, polices, and procedures - associated with the work; attends and participates in various meetings, committees, and professional groupsCommunicates with County staff, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities, resolves issues and concerns; prepares and submits mandated reports within established time frames To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Auditor Appraiser Manager .

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including but not limited to, excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high degree of integrity and professionalism.

We are looking for someone who:

• Pays attention to details.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Asks questions to seek understanding.
• Is a self-starter.
• Is flexible.
• Is honest and ethical.

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Revenue and Taxation Code, State Board of Equalization Rules, Accounting Standards and Procedures for Counties issued by the State of California, Chapter 18 on Property Taxes, and relevant court decisions, and California Assessor’s Association Guidelines
• Generally accepted accounting, appraising, and auditing principles, practices, standards, techniques, and methods
• Accounting systems used in industrial, commercial, corporations, partnerships, and individual proprietorships
• Methods and procedures for determining depreciation, appreciation, and replacement costs
• Automated accounting system concepts and audit control
• Financial and statistical record keeping techniques
• Analysis of simple to complex financial statements and reports

Working Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supervision and training, including work planning, scheduling, reviewing, evaluating, training, and corrective action
• Related computer hardware and applicable software

Skill and Ability to:

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the division’s operations
• Make accurate computations
• Write clear, concise, accurate, and detailed reports
• Read, understand, effectively interpret, explain, and apply appropriate laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures
• Interpret business records on finance, merchandise, and equipment
• Prepare and give public presentations for decision-making bodies
• Reconcile various statements
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and associated software
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Certification: Pursuant to Article 8, Section 670 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California, incumbents will have one year from the date of appointment to obtain a Permanent Appraiser's Certificate issued by the State of California Board of Equalization. Failure to obtain a Permanent California Appraiser's Certificate within one year of appointment will be cause for termination of employment.

Education: Pursuant to Article 8, Section 670(d) of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California, graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting or a "specialization in accounting" (18 semester units in accounting and/or auditing courses). Possession of a valid license as a Certified Public Accountant or Public Accountant issued by the State of California may be substituted for the required education.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Prospective employees for the Assessor-Clerk Recorder will be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record and record of criminal conviction.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit x Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

by Friday, November 28, 2025, 11:59 PM(PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Assessor, Clerk-Recorder

Attn: Human Resources

168 West Alisal Street, 1 st Floor

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: 831-759-6602 Fax: 831-759-6628

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie James, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6602, or ARCTTCHR@countyofmonterey.gov .

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 11/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$9,344.23 - $12,762.36 Monthly