JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Kings County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder’s Office is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:
Auditor-Appraiser I/II/III Level I: $57,428.80 - $70,075.20 Annually Level II: $63,419.20 - $77,438.40 Annually Level III: $73,673.60 - $89,918.40 Annually
We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our team as an Auditor-Appraiser. In this role, you will assess and analyze business and other personal property, perform audits and appraisals for valuation and taxation purposes, conduct field studies and cost estimates, and update property characteristics to ensure accurate and equitable assessments.
This position also offers opportunities for professional growth within the Auditor-Appraiser series as experience is gained and duties become more varied and independent.
If you are interested in applying your analytical skills to support fair and accurate property assessments for Kings County, we encourage you to apply today!
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DUTY SAMPLE
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.
- Examines, evaluates, audits, and analyzes data; determines property values for tax purposes from financial records and information received.
- Examines and processes the appraisal of personal property and fixtures including business property and fixtures including equipment, machinery, water vessels and aircraft.
- Conducts field inspections of property; collects data and inputs information into the County database.
- Audits business financial records, including, but not limited to, general ledgers, journals, financial statements, tax returns, and other records and source documents relating to supplies, fixed assets, and leased equipment to determine the completeness and accuracy of information reported for assessment purposes.
- Creates and maintains property records for assessment purposes including reconciliations, tracking, and other audit workpapers.
- Prepares and maintains detailed audit work papers; prepares written summary of audit procedures and findings.
- Performs assessment appeal valuation review, up to and including defense and testimony in hearings before the local Board of Equalization.
- Performs mathematical calculations and verifies computations involved in cost estimating and appraising.
- Utilizes specialized software programs for entering, storing, retrieving, updating, and utilizing data relevant to the appraisal and assessment of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
- Provides information to the public and taxpayers in person and on the telephone; researches and explains business property valuation, vessel and aircraft valuation, taxation procedures, audit findings, appeal procedures, and revenue and taxation code provisions.
- Researches, compiles, and organizes a variety of information, documents, forms, records, and data to prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence and provide follow-up information to inquiries.
- Maintains accurate and detailed documents and records, verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information.
- Performs special projects as assigned.
- Attends training, meetings and conferences as assigned.
- Provides training to subordinate and less experienced staff and volunteers as assigned.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date** Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
- Auditor-Appraiser I/II/III - Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in accounting or a closely related field. (Note: if degree is in a discipline other than accounting, a minimum of 18 semester units in accounting and/or auditing is required OR 19 semester units, 16 of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses, and 3 semester units may be either business or economic classes). A licensed accountant in California would also satisfy the education requirement.
Experience:
- Auditor-Appraiser I – No experience required.
- Auditor-Appraiser II – One (1) year of experience as an Auditor-Appraiser at a level equivalent to the County's class of Auditor-Appraiser I with appraising experience for property tax assessment purposes.
- Auditor-Appraiser III – Two (2) years of experience performing audit-appraisal for assessment purposes, one (1) year of which was equivalent to an Auditor-Appraiser II in a county assessor’s office.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licenses:
- Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
Certifications:
Auditor – Appraiser I:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain while employed, a permanent certification as an Auditor-Appraiser from the California State Board of Equalization within the twelve months (2080 hours) of employment to be maintained throughout employment.
Auditor – Appraiser II:
- A permanent certification as an Auditor-Appraiser from the California State Board of Equalization to be maintained throughout employment.
Auditor – Appraiser III:
- A valid certification as an Advanced-Appraiser from the California State Board of Equalization must be obtained within one year of appointment and maintained throughout employment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check; ability to work irregular hours including evenings, weekends, and mandatory overtime as necessary; ability to travel within and outside the County.
SELECTION PROCESS: **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process may include the following: (1) Screening committee (pass/fail) and/or (2) Written examination(pass/fail) and/or (3) Oral examination (100%) This may include a written practical component (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list. Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Veteran's Preference Application You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date
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TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Final Date to Apply: November 23, 2026 Subject Matter Expert Review: Week of November 23, 2026Human Resources Interview: Week of December 3, 2026 Department Interview: TBDBenefits Please click here to view the current General Unit MOU.
Retirement Benefits: Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. The County contracts with the CalPERS for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate. The County has reciprocity with other qualifying public retirement systems in California.
Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 62 Safety - 2.7% at 57
If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:Miscellaneous - 2% at 55 Safety - 3% at 55
The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit. The County offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The County has an Employee Health Center available to Kings County employees and their dependents enrolled in the County health plan.
Deferred Compensation: Participation is voluntary. One plan with several investment options is available. For more information on the eligibility of a contribution match, please refer to the applicable MOU.
Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday. Refer to the MOU for information on the paid holiday closure.
Vacation: Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements.
Sick Leave: Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.
Retiree Health Insurance: Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.
Education Reimbursement Program: Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,500 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree. Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible. Extra help employees are not eligible. Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County. This program is subject to annual funding.
Flexible Benefits Program: Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).
Specialty Pays: See MOU for information.
Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision or procedure described herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.
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