• Job Description

  Req#: 3751355
  The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one regular, full-time position in the class of Assessor Clerk-Recorder Specialist at the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections Office (ACE). T he eligible list established as a result of this recruitment will also be utilized to fill future vacancies in both the Clerk-Recorder and Assessor branches. This position will be filled at the Assessor Clerk-Recorder Specialist I or II level depending upon the selected candidate's background and experience.

  
  

  The salary range for the Assessor Clerk-Recorder Specialist I and II classification levels are as follows:

  Assessor Clerk-Recorder Specialist I: $50,066 - $60,840 Annually
  Assessor Clerk-Recorder Specialist II: $55,078 - $66,934 Annually

  The ideal candidate will have experience working in an Assessor's Office in California. Key personal characteristics for the successful candidate include a strong work ethic and the ability to thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment.
  
  This recruitment will be open on a continuous basis until the positions are filled. Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo employment application and a completed supplemental questionnaire. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below. Click here for more information about the essential functions of the Assessor Clerk-Recorder Specialist I classification.
  
  Click here for more information about the essential functions of the Assessor Clerk-Recorder Specialist II classification.Assessor Clerk-Recorder Specialist I
  Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a valid G.E.D. certificate.
  
  Experience: One year of progressively responsible clerical experience, of which at least 6 months must have included working with assessment records and/or legal documents such as those found in a County Assessor and/or County Clerk-Recorder Office; OR One year of experience performing duties equivalent to that of an Assessor Clerk-Recorder Assistant II in Yolo County service.
  
  Assessor Clerk-Recorder Specialist II
  Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a valid G.E.D. certificate.
  
  Experience: Two years of progressively responsible clerical experience, of which at least 6 months must have included preparation and maintenance of the assessment tax roll or indexing and archiving of legal documents and records such as those found in a County Assessor and/or County Clerk-Recorder Office; OR One year of experience performing duties equivalent to that of an Assessor Clerk-Recorder Specialist I in Yolo County service.
  
  Knowledge of:

  • Basic accounting principles in the collection, receipt and deposit of money and fees
  • Basic data entry, analysis and retrieval functions of a personal computer
  • Modern office equipment and procedures including use of a variety of software applications
  • Principles and techniques of effective communication
  • Record keeping principles and practices
  • English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • Customer service techniques including, but not limited to, courtesy, patience and understanding
  • Modern office methods, equipment and procedures including, but not limited to, reproduction and imaging systems
  • Operations and automated applications of electronic information equipment and systems
  • Basic processes of recording, indexing and retrieving documents and maps related to ownership and assessment of real and personal property
  • Appraisal rules and procedures
  • Basic laws, processes and regulations governing acceptance, retention and indexing of vital statistics, fictitious names and related civil functions
  • Assessment principles and practices including exclusions and exemptions
  • Terminology of real and personal property ownership and legal description including maps, metes and bounds descriptions, and chains of title
  • Mathematics including ability to compute area

  Ability to:

  • Understand and explain property descriptions, survey records, deeds and legal documents related to property descriptions or ownership
  • Understand and perform automated property tax assessment functions
  • Understand, track and document ownership and assessment of real and personal property
  • Index and issue vital statistics records and reproduction of documents, maps and other data related thereto
  • Use sound judgment in following and applying appropriate laws, regulations, policies and procedures
  • Operate a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs for the purpose of entering and retrieving information
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; prepare and maintain clear, concise and comprehensive records and reports
  • Establish, build and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Make complex arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy
  • Meet critical deadlines
  • Understand and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations as they pertain to applicable area of assignment
  • Make recommendations regarding appropriates services and other resources offered by the Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections office

  License: Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
  
  
  

  Application Process
  It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
  
  Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the final filing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
  
  Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:
  

  • As an attachment to the online application
  • By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.org
  • By fax to (530) 666-8049
  • By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

  Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.
  
  Selection Procedure
  The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps may change with or without notice.
  * Screen for Minimum Qualifications
  * Screening for Best Qualified
  * Department Selection Interviews
  * Finalist Interviews
  * Conditional Job Offer pending:
  * DOJ Livescan
  * Medical Examination (Drug & Alcohol Screening)
  
  Screening for Best Qualified
  The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
  
  Contact Information
  For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail a t jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
  
  Equal Employment Opportunity
  It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

  
  

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