ASSESSOR-RECORDER TECHNICIAN II

santacruzcountyca.gov; Santa Cruz (CA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave - 22 days first year

Holidays - 14 paid per year

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Retirement - Pension 2% at 60/62

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dependent-care plan

Health care flexible spending (HCFSA)

Deferred compensation

Résumé du poste

County of Santa Cruz seeks an Assessor-Recorder Technician II to perform technical duties in assessment administration and document recording. You will analyze legal documents, interpret statutes, resolve complex issues, and support staff with training and guidance.

Works independently with judgment and initiative; the position may involve serving as a technical resource and ensuring accurate records and efficient processes within the County's assessment and recording functions.

Qualifications

• One year of experience equivalent to an Assessor-Recorder Technician I.
• Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Knowledge of office procedures, records management, business English, and basic office technology.

Responsabilités

• Independently perform the full range of duties related to assessment administration and document recording.
• Provide training and guidance to less experienced staff.
• Resolve complex procedural issues and interpret statutes and regulations.

Connaissances

Analyze documents

Interpret ownership records

Apply laws/regulations

Train staff

Description du poste

Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Suite 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

INVITES YOU TO APPLY FOR:

THE JOB: This is the journey-level classification in the series. Incumbents independently perform the full range of technical duties related to assessment administration and document recording. Employees exercise substantial judgment and initiative in analyzing legal documents, interpreting statutes and regulations, resolving complex procedural issues, and providing technical assistance to staff and the public. Incumbents may serve as a technical resource and provide training and guidance to less experienced staff. THE LIST ESTABLISHED FROM THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL THE CURRENT VACANCY AND ANY FUTURE VACANCIES DURING THE LIFE OF THE LIST. THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:

ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENT TO AN ASSESSOR-RECORDER TECHNICIAN I.

OR

OR A RELATED FIELD.

KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of office procedures, practices, and records management systems;business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; modern office technology, databases, and

ASSESSOR-RECORDERTECHNICIAN II

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE REQUIREDOpen and Promotional

Job # 26-BE2 -01

CLOSING DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ

County Equity StatementEquity in action in Santa Cruz County is a transformative process that embraces individuals of every status,

providing unwavering support, dignity, and compassion.Through this commitment, the County ensures intentional opportunities and access, fostering an environment

where everyone can thrive and belong.

software applications, and basic business mathematics and fee calculations; legal terminology, forms, and documents related to real property ownership, title transfers, recording, and assessment administration; applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing assessment and recording functions; and assessment principles and practices including exclusions and exemptions;appraisal rules and procedures; Independently handling the full range of duties; and Revenue and Taxation Code provisions related to ownership transfers and exemptions.

ABILITY TO: Analyze and interpret legal documents and ownership records; apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures accurately and consistently; make informed decisions based upon analysis of legal and assessment documents; research, interpret, and explain statutes, codes, regulations, and procedures; perform complex technical clerical work requiring accuracy, speed, and attention to detail;Calculate fees, taxes, penalties, and exemptions accurately; maintain accurate records and databases;Prioritize work and meet deadlines; compose correspondence and prepare reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, governmental agencies, and the public; operate modern office equipment and records management systems; resolve complex procedural problems independently;Determine the appropriate course of action when procedures are unclear or multiple factors must be considered; analyze problems and resolve complex procedural issues, and provide technical assistance, guidance, and training to less experienced staff.

THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated in the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire.You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months, and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.

WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES TEST ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL [phone].

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

ASSESSOR-RECORDER TECHNICIAN II - SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

The supplemental questions are designed specifically for this recruitment. Applications received without the required supplemental information will be screened out of the selection process. Employment experience referred to in your response must also be included in the Employment History section of the application. NOTE: Please answer the question(s) below as completely and thoroughly as possible, as your answer(s) may be used to assess your qualifications for movement to the next step in the recruitment process.

1. Describe your experience analyzing and interpreting legal documents, ownership records, or other technical records. Include the types of documents you have reviewed, the purpose of your review, and how you ensured accuracy.
2. Describe a situation in which you had to research, interpret, or apply laws, regulations, policies, or procedures to make a decision or resolve an issue. Explain how you conducted your research, determined the appropriate course of action, and communicated your findings.
3. Describe your experience providing technical assistance, guidance, or training to less experienced staff. Include the type of assistance or training you provided, how you communicated technical information or explained procedures, and how you ensured staff understood and correctly applied the information.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• ANNUAL LEAVE - 22 days first year of service, increasing to 37 days after 15 years of service. Available for vacation and/or sick leave.
• HOLIDAYS - 14 paid holidays per year.
• BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days paid in California, 5 days paid out-of-state.
• MEDICAL PLAN - The County contracts with CalPERS for a variety of medical plans. For most plans, County contributions pay a majority of the premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• DENTAL PLAN - County pays for employee and eligible dependent coverage.
• VISION PLAN - County pays for employee coverage. Employee may purchase eligible dependent coverage.
• RETIREMENT - Pension formula 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 as determined based on provisions of the CA Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013(PEPRA). Pension benefit determined by final average compensation of three years. County participates in Social Security.
• LIFE INSURANCE - County paid $20,000 term policy. Employee may purchase additional life insurance.
• DISABILITY INSURANCE - Employees in the General Representation Unit participate in the State Disability Insurance (SDI) program. This program is funded 100% by employee payroll deductions.
• DEPENDENT-CARE PLAN - Employees who make contributions for child or dependent care may elect to have their contributions made utilizing “pre-tax dollars.”
• H-CARE PLAN - Employees who pay a County medical premium may elect this pre-tax program.
• HEALTH CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING ALLOWANCE (HCFSA) - Employees may elect this pre-tax program to cover qualifying health care expenses.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION - A deferred compensation plan is available to employees.

NOTE: PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

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• Assessor-Recorder Technician II Supplemental Questionnaire Required Open and Promotional
• Job # 26-BE2 -01