Assessor Recorder Technician I

Essential Functions

• Learns and performs entry level work in the preparation, processing, and maintenance of the assessment roll.
• Affords assistance to the public at the counter, answers and routes phone calls to appropriate staff members.
• Analyzes documents and applies appropriate tax law, maintains records and indexes involving ownership, exemption, mailing addresses and tax area codes.
• Identifies documents by entering parcel numbers; assembles and transfers information from other sources; verifies information received on various forms, logs, files, etc.
• Sorts forms returned by public for correct processing and routing; types letters from rough drafts, types reports, form letters, and statistical data.
• Assists other Assessor-Recorder Technicians in specialized areas, searches and copies documents, receives and receipts monies; receives and distributes mail, operates computer and various office and copying equipment.

Knowledge

• Modern office practices and procedures;
• Operation of office equipment;
• Common terminology routinely used in legal documents;
• Clerical practices and procedures;
• Windows-based computer software.

Ability

• To learn functions, policies, and procedures of the Assessor-Recorder's Office;
• Codes and laws affecting the ownership and appraisal of property;
• Laws, rules, regulations, and policies affecting the recording of documents and assessment of documentary transfer tax;
• General knowledge of terminology, concepts, methods and procedures used in assessment of property;
• Methods and practices of updating and maintaining assessment rolls;
• Computers and software used in maintaining Assessor-Recorder's Office records;
• Read and understand codes, statutes, and information related to Assessor-Recorder's Office support work and make decisions based on the analysis of legal documents processed by the Assessor-Recorder's Office.

Desired Skills

• Follow oral and written directions;
• Gather and organize data and information;
• Aid with the preparation of reports;
• Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately;
• Work with computerized information systems and use a computer for maintaining and updating assessment roll and property information;
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the Assessor-Recorder's Office;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
• Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.

Typical Qualifications

• Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying.
• A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Two years of previous Assessor-Recorder office support work Or Three years of previous financial and/or statistical record keeping work experience in a position requiring substantial public contact.

Special Requirements

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California Driver's License.

Supplemental Information

• Typical Physical Requirements: Sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time; ability to walk in uneven terrain; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office environment; some assignments performed alone in remote locations; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

Benefits

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays (96 hours) per year, plus 3 floating holidays.
• Vacation: Two (2) weeks per year during the first five (5) years of service; Three (3) weeks a year - five (5)- ten (10) years of service; Four (4) weeks a year - Ten (10) plus years of service;
• Sick Leave: Sick leave shall accrue from the date of initial employment at the rate of 3.7 hours per pay period (which is equivalent to 96 hours per years) for regular full-time employees with no maximum accrual. Unused sick leave may be converted to PERS service credit upon retirement.
• Health Plan: Siskiyou County contracts with CalPERS for medical insurance. Effective 1/01/2024, the County will contribute 90% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan. Effective 1/01/2025, the County will contribute 85% of the Region 1 CalPERS Gold health plan.
• Dental Plan: Effective 1/01/2024 the County contributes 90% of the dental premium. Effective 1/01/2025 the County contributes 85% of the dental premium.
• Vision Plan: Effective November 2022 the County provides vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Life Insurance: The County will maintain life insurance for $50,000.
• Retirement: The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security. 2% at 55 years of age and single highest year calculation for final compensation (generally for employees hired prior to 11/02/12) 2% at 60 years of age and highest three year average for final compensation (generally for employees hired between 11/02/12 - 12/31/12) 2% at 62 years of age and highest three year average final compensation (generally for employees hired on or after 1/01/13) Member contribution: Employees hired prior to November 2, 2012, pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis. Employees hired after November 1, 2012, who are not classified as a new member pay the required seven percent (7.0%) member contribution, on a pre-tax basis. Employees hired after December 31, 2012, who are classified as a new member will pay one half of the total normal cost as determined annually by CalPERS on a pre-tax basis.
• Miscellaneous Deferred Compensation plans available through specified companies. IRC Section 125 plan available for pre-tax payroll deductions for contributions towards un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care.