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Assessment Assistant I/II (Yuba County)

Date Posted: 5/15/2017

Employer: Yuba County

Salary Range: $2,420-$2,662/mo

Closing Date: 5/30/2017

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Assessment Assistant I/II in the Assessor’s Office. Assessment Assistant I is the entry level class of this specialized office support series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn County and departmental policies and procedures and state, federal and local laws and regulations related to assessment activities. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is flexibly staffed with Assessment Assistant II and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining the experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications for the higher level class. Assessment Assistant II is the journey level class in this series. Under limited supervision, incumbents are fully competent to independently perform a variety of responsible assessment office support duties. Incumbents, at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. 

Examples of knowledge skills and abilities required for successful performance: Knowledge of business arithmetic; correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; principles and processes for providing customer service, in person and over the telephone. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.  Skill in making accurate and rapid arithmetic calculations; performing detailed office support work; maintaining accurate office files. Ability to listen carefully to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate for clarification; communicate effectively and efficiently verbally and in writing, understand, follow and issue verbal and written instructions.

Assessment Assistant I Minimum:  Equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of general office support experience involving computer applications

Assessment Assistant I Preferred:  In addition to the minimum, one year related experience in dealing with the public in a real estate, banking, title company or related office environment and working knowledge with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Specific education (coursework in business practices or a related field) can be substituted for experience on a basis of 1.25 units = 1 month.

Assessment Assistant II Minimum:  In addition to the Assessment Assistant I minimum requirements, one year of progressively responsible experience in an office support position related to the assessment of property for tax purposes equivalent to the County’s class of Assessment Assistant I.

Assessment Assistant II Preferred:  In addition to the minimum, two years related experience in dealing with the public in a real estate, banking, title company or related office environment and working knowledge with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, with at least one of which is equivalent to the County’s class of Assessment Assistant I. 

Licenses and Certification: The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment.

Special Requirements:  Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

Working Conditions:  Generally a typical office environment. 

Hiring Range:

Assessment Assistant I: $2,420-$2,662/mo

Assessment Assistant II: $2,642-$2,907/mo

Final Filing Deadline: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 @ 5:00 PM

TO APPLY FOR ASSESSMENT ASSISTANT I/II:

Submit an official Yuba County employment application, copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts, diploma or grade reports to County of Yuba – Human Resources and Organizational Services, 915 Eighth Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA  95901. Official County applications and materials are available online at www.co.yuba.ca.us or at the Human Resources and Organizational Services Department. Phone: 530-749-7860. Fax: 530-749-7864.

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