NEOGOV · 11 hours ago
Supervising Assessment Specialist
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $108K/yr
3+ years expCounty of Sonoma is looking to advance your career by hiring a Supervising Assessment Specialist for the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor's Office. This role involves complex technical work related to property tax assessments and supervising a team of specialists.
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Responsibilities
Perform complex, technical work requiring the review, research, and analysis of legal documents, assessment rolls, and property appraisal records
Apply rules and regulations, legal instruments, and the Revenue and Taxations Code sections pertaining to property transfers, tax exemptions, exclusions, and valuation
Provide supervision to a staff of Assessment Specialists, CRA Specialists, and CRA Senior Specialists
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include: The successful completion of thirty units of college-level math, algebra, or related technical training in property and three years of experience equivalent to an Assessment Specialist working in a government Assessor's Office or Board of Equalization
The successful completion of thirty units of college-level math, algebra, or related technical training in property and three years of experience analyzing and evaluating property, legal, and/or recordable documents in a related industry
Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position
Incumbents in assignments with responsibility for processing change in ownership transactions and exemptions applications are required to obtain and maintain the applicable Assessment Analyst certification from the California Board of Equalization
Thorough knowledge of the organization and functional responsibilities of each unit; the use of electronic information and specific systems as used within the office; property tax laws, rules, guidelines, policies, procedures, and the terminology, processing codes, and work practices used in property tax assessment
Considerable knowledge of methods used in the assessment, conveyance, and transfer of property; modern office methods and procedures; legal descriptions of real property and the methods and documents used to convey and transfer title or real property; methods and techniques used in researching, organizing, and evaluating data including laws as defined in Revenue and Taxation code, civil, family, corporate, and probate codes; rules and procedures relating to real property ownership and exemptions including property law, real estate terminology, and the Revenue and Taxation Code
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision, training, and staff development; employee selection and evaluation
Ability to plan, prioritize, review, direct, implement, evaluate, and perform work assigned to the unit supervised; supervise and train subordinate staff; evaluate employee work performance and suggest alternative work methods or special training; communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to carry out written and oral instructions; interpret and apply technical and complex provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code, Board of Equalization, Assessor's policies and procedures, and other applicable codes, regulations, policies and procedures; read and interpret legal property descriptions; understand changes of ownership, potential reappraisal of real property, and eligibility of various property tax exemptions and exclusions; perform complex analytical evaluation of legal documents; research title for property ownership and reappraisal; make independent decisions on interpretations of law; accurately prepare and maintain department forms and records; utilize electronic information systems and analyze and interpret such information; post and make complex arithmetical computations rapidly and accurately; establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, supervisors, subordinates, representatives of other County departments, and the general public
Preferred
Significant experience analyzing and interpreting legal documents to perform complex evaluations based on property tax laws
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to supervise and work effectively with staff and the public by phone, in person, and in writing
Knowledge of California property tax laws
The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Experience working in the office of an assessor, appraiser, surveyor, and/or title company
Lead worker or supervisory experience
Experience in the fields of real estate, mortgage, and/or escrow is a plus
Benefits
Hybrid Telework
Salary Advancement
Paid Time Off
County Paid Health Premium Contributions
Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Retirement
Paid Parental Leave
Student Loan Debt Relief
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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