County of San Benito-posted 11 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
San Benito, CA
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The Assessment Clerk position involves performing a variety of responsible support work in the preparation of assessment rolls, master property records, and personal property records. Under general supervision, the role includes providing support and assistance with the calculation of assessments and market values of property, as well as related tasks as required. There are three levels of the Assessment Clerk position: I, II, and III, each with increasing levels of responsibility and complexity in the work performed. The position is not supervisory but may involve some lead direction for other staff.

  • Learn and perform a variety of support work in the production of assessment rolls.
  • Receive, process, and distribute property statements and exemption claims.
  • Maintain and update records and indexes regarding property ownership, mailing addresses, and tax area codes.
  • Input assessment related data into the computer system.
  • Process property transfers and prepare changes of ownership statements.
  • Assist the public with completion of forms.
  • Prepare and mail questionnaires and forms.
  • Maintain records and compile information for reports.
  • Perform title searches.
  • Assist appraisal staff with developing records and maintaining contact with persons being audited.
  • Assist with the development of reports.
  • Provide information to the public in person and over the telephone.
  • One year of previous financial and/or statistical record keeping work experience, preferably in a position requiring substantial public contact for Assessment Clerk I.
  • Two years of previous work experience in an Assessor's Office equivalent to that of an Assessment Clerk I for Assessment Clerk II.
  • One year of previous Assessor's Office support work experience comparable to that of an Assessment Clerk II in San Benito County for Assessment Clerk III.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid class C California Drivers License.
  • May be required to pass a fingerprint/background investigation.
  • Knowledge of methods and practices of record keeping.
  • Good public relations techniques.
  • Maintenance of files and information retrieval systems.
  • Use of computers in maintaining records and information.
  • Modern office methods and procedures.
  • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
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