Auditor-Appraiser Trainee

County of Orange • Orange County, CA

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About The Position

The County of Orange is hiring entry-level Auditor-Appraiser Trainees for the Assessor’s Office. This position provides structured training and hands-on experience in property valuation and assessment, preparing trainees to perform complex real property, business property, and personal property auditing and appraisal work independently. Trainees work under defined guidelines and, after one year, are prepared for promotion to Auditor-Appraiser I. Audits of business records may require occasional out-of-state travel.

The Assessor’s Office values legally assessable property uniformly and impartially, producing property tax assessment rolls in accordance with California law. Its staff help business, real, and personal property owners understand valuations and apply exclusions and exemptions allowed by property tax law.

Requirements

• Possess a valid Appraiser Certificate or be able to obtain a Temporary Appraiser Certificate issued and required by the California State Board of Equalization.
• Attain a permanent Appraiser Certificate within one year of employment.
• Possess a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding, analyzing, and utilizing different accounting systems.
• Understanding and analyzing technical data.
• Preparing accurate records and submitting clear and concise reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Applying critical thinking to assess complex situations and make informed decisions.
• Collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with other public agencies to facilitate coordination and information sharing.
• Providing excellent customer service to property owners, taxpayers, and other stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns professionally and helpfully.
• Writing audit narratives summarizing audit results.
• Meeting with taxpayer representatives with courtesy and tact.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and techniques that guide auditing and appraisal work.
• Inspect, audit, and appraise real, business, and personal property to support fair and accurate assessments.
• Examine and analyze fixed asset listings, balance sheets, income statements, and other accounting records to obtain valuation information for assessment purposes.
• Apply depreciation methods and calculate replacement costs for real and business personal property.
• Conduct audits of business records, which may require occasional out-of-state travel.
• Prepare records and clear, concise reports, including audit narratives summarizing audit results.
• Meet with taxpayer representatives courteously and tactfully and respond professionally to taxpayers’ needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed