APPRAISER / PERSONAL PROPERTY

Profile

Job Description
EXAM NUMBER
G-1962-AD
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FILING PERIOD
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 8:00 AM (PT) - Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 5:00 PM (PT)
Our vision is to be the premier property assessment agency in the nation. Our mission is to produce an accurate and timely Assessment Roll while delivering outstanding service to the public. We believe in ethics in the work environment! We are dedicated professionals committed to serving our employees and the public.
Los Angeles County has a demographically and geographically diverse population of more than 10 million residents. The County has a workforce of over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments providing vital and wide-ranging public services . As the largest employer in Southern California, LA County presents an unparalleled opportunity for professionals with a passion for serving the public and transforming lives.
Are you ready to join the nation's premier assessment agency?
As an Appraiser in training, you will participate in a formal one-year Appraiser Trainee Certification Program (ATCP) designed to prepare you for a career in personal property appraisal with the Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor. The purpose of this program is to teach you the theory of appraising and techniques of valuing personal property for assessment purposes.
The training program will be a combination of classroom instruction and appraisal field training under the direction of experienced appraisers. This combination of theory and practical experience makes for an interesting and well-rounded training program. You will learn various appraisal methods which involve the application of appraisal principles and practices used in the valuation of personal property for assessment purposes.
We are looking for individuals who are/have:
Ambitious
Committed
Highly capable
Dedicated
Integrity
Conscientious
Self-starters
Where you will work:
Your one-year training will begin at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
located adjacent to Grand Park.
Take advantage of the many benefits that come with being located at the Civic Center, where you can partake in the following:
Food trucks
Coffee shops including Starbucks
Calm walking paths
Alternative work schedule (After successful completion of the ATCP)
Health Fairs and numerous events throughout the year
Our downtown location includes easy access to all forms of public transportation and parking options, including low-fare local buses to shuttle you around the city. Did we mention that we are within walking distance to attractions such as The Broad, MOCA, the Disney Concert Hall, Ahmanson Theater, and gourmet restaurants that round out this rare working environment? When your workday is over you can stay, play, and explore.
Essential Job Functions
Appraiser Trainee Certification Program (ATCP) Training Curriculum
Receives formal classroom instruction and on-the-job training in personal property theories, principles and techniques, aspects of personal property appraisal work, property tax law, assessment practice, and departmental policies to provide for a fundamental basis of understanding of personal property assessment methodology.
Learns the three professionally accepted approaches to value, and how to obtain and utilize market information needed in each of the approaches to determine their estimate of fair market value, using an electronic tablet and course materials.
Under close supervision and utilizing one's own vehicle, performs the field canvass, through the use of a field book, for the purpose of discovering and appraising the taxable personal property of business owners or to otherwise account for a location.
Learns how to process Business Property Statements submitted by taxpayers that are required to be filed to determine the assessed value, using related software applications.
Learns to utilize the Assessor's Records, property database systems, and its procedures to research assessment situations, evaluate taxpayer inquiries, coordinate, and enroll property tax assessments in order to determine the appropriate action, i.e. assessment changes, assessment enrollment, etc.
Under close supervision, learns techniques in valuing machinery, equipment, and personal property to determine assessed value.
Under close supervision, learns to collect, verify, and review taxpayer files, records, financial and market data, or related documents in order to obtain information necessary to complete appraisals and assessments.
Communicates with peers, supervisors, and members of the public in order to respond to inquiries or to gather, disseminate, or request information.
Field Assignment
Participates in continuing education regarding theories, principles, techniques, and other aspects of assessment and appraisal work as mandated by the Board of Equalization to maintain certification.
Applies the three professionally accepted approaches to value by collecting, verifying and analyzing data, such as market, cost and income, in order to determine a fair market value.
Utilizing one's own vehicle, performs field canvasses using a field book for the purpose of discovering and appraising the taxable personal property of business owners or to otherwise account for a location.
Processes Business Property Statements to determine assessed value, using related software applications.
Utilizes the Assessor's records, property database systems, and its procedures to research assessment situations, evaluate taxpayer inquiries, coordinate, and enroll property tax assessments in order to determine the appropriate action, i.e. assessment changes, assessment enrollment, etc.
Communicates and collaborates with supervisors, peers, support staff, and outside agencies in order to request, gather, disseminate, and clarify information.
Reviews taxpayer files, records, or related documents in order to obtain information necessary to complete appraisals and assessments.
Communicates with taxpayers or their representatives and members of the public, verbally and/or in writing, in order to explain assessment policies and procedures and answer questions concerning property assessments.
Prepares assessments appeals cases and testifies as an expert witness at Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) hearings.
Audits selected commercial and industrial firms to verify business personal property costs against company books and records.
Requirements
SELEC
TION REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with completion of six (6) semester units or equivalent quarter units of accounting courses.
You must submit proof of education in the form of a legible copy of your official transcripts*
, along with the application.
*Official transcripts should be written in the English language, include all required coursework, and the date when the degree was conferred or awarded.
*ACCREDITATION:
Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies, which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
(NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc .
(AICE).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of eighteen (18) semester units or equivalent quarter units of accounting courses, including a course in auditing.
CERTIFICATION
You will need to meet Property Tax Appraiser certification requirements established by the California State Board of Equalization within one (1) year of employment.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Upon receipt of a contingent offer of employment before your appointment becomes final, a background check of your driving record will be conducted. You will be asked to authorize the Assessor's Office to request proof of good driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Your license needs to be active and in good standing. If your driving record shows four or more moving violations within the last two (2) years you will not be appointed.
PHYSICAL EXPECTATION
2 - Light
Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
Candidates for Appraiser/Personal Property must pass a qualifying multiple choice, computer-based assessment covering written expression, analysis and reasoning, reading comprehension, and accounting.
The computer-based assessment is tentatively scheduled for early April 2022
. Candidates that meet the Selection Requirements will receive an email with further instructions on how to log on and complete the online examination.
Only those candidates who pass the qualifying multiple choice, computer-based assessment with a score of 70% or higher will proceed to the interview weighted 100%.
The interview will cover general ability to perform the duties of this position.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the interview in order to be placed on the eligible list.
The qualifying multiple choice, computer-based assessment is scheduled to begin in early April 2022
. Candidates who are scheduled to take the examination and are unable to attend on the date scheduled must provide documentation verifying that they are unable to appear for the examination. Once documentation has been reviewed and approved, accommodations will be made for a late or early administration of the examination.
The multiple choice, computer-based assessment is not reviewable by candidates per Civil Service Rule 7.19.
There are websites that may help you prepare for the examination. One is our Online Test Prep site, found at ****. Another resource is the SHL website, located at ****. We suggest you review any additional materials that you deem necessary.
Note: All test invitations and correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.
Candidates are responsible for providing a valid email address in their application that can receive email from assessor.lacounty.gov. Scores cannot be given over the telephone. Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email. Please add ****
, ****
, ****
, ****
, and ****
to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being blocked or filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in this examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
COVID-19 VACCINATION
All County employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
A background check of successful applicants will be conducted before appointment becomes final.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment . The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION
Applicants must meet the Selection Requirements at the time of filing their job application. W
ithhold will not be allowed for this examination
VACANCY INFORMATION
After the initial phase of the ATCP you will be transferred to vacancies in various district and downtown offices of the Assessor's Office. We need you to be willing to work any shift and in any of the various district and downtown offices of the Assessor's Office.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be completed ONLINE ONLY. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person WILL NOT be accepted.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline to ensure you have sufficient time to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on ****, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Online Filing Instructions
Apply online by clicking the button above this bulletin that reads Apply during the application filing period. You can also track the status of your application using this system.
The acceptance of your application and Supplemental Application Questionnaire will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements
and you completely filled out your application. Please fill out your application and Supplemental Application Questionnaire completely and correctly so that you will receive full credit for your related education, training, and job experience. Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for:
E ducation: include the name and address of schools/colleges attended, degree(s) earned, titles of courses completed, dates, and number of credits and/or certificates earned.
Job(s) held: give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
Attach any additional page(s) to your application, if necessary, to describe fully your related education and experience. Failure to submit the required documentation may result in the rejection of your application.
We MUST receive your completed application and Supplemental Application Questionnaire before 5:00 p.m., (PT), on the last day of filing.
Note:
Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during the application submission. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you may email them to ****
within fifteen (15) calendar days from t he Filing End Date. Please include your name, exam number, exam title, and daytime telephone number.Any documents received after the fifteen (15) calendar days will not be accepted and your application will be incomplete.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Applications may be rejected at any stage during the examination process.
ALL
information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION
. We may reject your application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION
Utilizing VERBIAGE
from Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT
be sufficient to meet the Selection Requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION
and you may be DISQUALIFIED.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES:
Applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County for those candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or a friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Department ****
Department Contact email
: ****
ADA Coordinator ****
Teletype ****
California Relay Services ****
Closing Date/Time: 2/24/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Address
Los Angeles
California
United States
View Map
Employer:
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
This listing is managed by:
About Los Angeles County
With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation. 
The County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors who are elected on a non-partisan basis and serve four-year terms. As the governing body, the Board of Supervisors serves as both the executive and legislative authority of the largest and most complex county government in the United States. Three elected officials (Assessor, District Attorney, and Sheriff) also serve the needs of the County’s residents. The County employs nearly 112,000 full-time personnel to serve its diverse population. 
Selected by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers of 2018 and 2019, the County has an annual budget in excess of $30 billion with 35 major administrative units or departments serving the needs of the County’s residents.
Employer Profile

Company info

Sign Up Now - WashingtondcCrossing.com