Assessment Clerk I/II/III

Assessment Clerk

I/II/III

Merced County, CA

• 3.6 Merced, CA Job Details Full-time $37,523.20
• $58,281.

60 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account 457(b) AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Typing Clerical experience Full Job Description Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Performs clerical work in the production of the secured and unsecured roll. Assists in the processing of the finalized assessment roll. Distributes, receives and initially processes property statements, exemption claims and appraisal records. Maintains records involving ownership and mailing addresses. Pulls appropriate files and prepares appraisal records for transfers, combinations and subdivisions for appraisal staff. Verifies documents by parcel number. Assists the public in locating property utilizing computerized property systems and Assessor map books; explains billing to property owners. Assists the public in completing exemption forms and property statements. Processes roll corrections for the annual and supplemental assessment rolls. Enters building permit data to assist in the appraisal of real property. Assists in the mailing of property statements and exemption forms for the Assessor's office. Operates office equipment including automated equipment and related office support software. Reviews, checks, and completes property statements, exemption claims and appraisal records.

Minimum Qualifications Assessment Clerk I Experience:

One (1) year of general typing and clerical experience.

Assessment Clerk II Experience:

Two (2) years of general typing and clerical experience, including one (1) year performing duties comparable to those of an Assessment Clerk I in Merced County.

Assessment Clerk III Experience:

Three (3) years of general typing and clerical experience, including one (1) year performing duties equivalent to those of an Assessment Clerk II. Essential Functions Frequent operation of personal computer and other modern office equipment. Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses. Perform job duties under stressful conditions. Respond appropriately to situations. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking. Occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing. Lifting

• Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds.

Constant good overall vision and reading and close-up work. Frequent color perception and use of hand/eye coordination. Occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision. Normal dexterity with frequent writing. Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person. Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime. Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

Modern office methods and filing. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Math procedures. Receptionist and telephone techniques. Standard office equipment. Data entry techniques. Legal provisions pertinent to clerical work in the office of the Assessor. State revenue and taxation laws, rules, regulations, and County exemption regulations governing the preparation of the assessment roll. Mapping procedures used in assessment work. Principles of statistical recordkeeping. Software programs used in the Assessor's office.

Ability to:

Make sound judgments in the interpretation and evaluation of property statements. Compare and verify documents and make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Read and write at the level required for successful job performance. Read, interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations. Maintain current and accurate assessment roll information. Provide assistance with questions concerning assessments, exemptions, and property information.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES VACATION 10

days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE 0.0625

hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Insurance

• Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Anthem 500 EPO Anthem 1500 EPO Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA) Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA) Dental Insurance
• Delta Dental County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s) Vision Insurance
• VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE

State Disability Insurance (SDI) Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Represented Employees $10,000 Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available

• premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(EAP) Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE

TICKETS, COUPONS, and

DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.