Auditor-Appraiser Manager

Kings-County; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings County is seeking an Auditor-Appraiser Manager to lead the Business and Personal Property division within the Assessor/Clerk/Recorder’s Office. You will oversee staff and operations, ensure accurate audits, appraisals, and assessments, and support statistical and administrative functions essential to the County’s assessment process.

This management role provides leadership in policy development, process improvements, and strategic decision-making to serve the public and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or closely related field; 18 semester units in accounting/auditing required.
• One year of experience equivalent to Auditor-Appraiser III, or two years of professional-level accounting/auditing experience (governmental preferred), or two years of fiscal management/governmental accounting experience.
• Transcripts must be attached to be considered complete; certification must be obtained within 12 months (2080 hours).

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, and oversees daily functions of the Business and Personal Property division, including auditing and appraisal for accuracy and compliance.
• Develops and monitors division goals, budgets, workflows, and reporting relationships; identifies improvement opportunities.
• Oversees budget administration for staffing and equipment; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Trains, motivates, and evaluates staff; implements disciplinary procedures when needed.
• Negotiates contracts and manages RFP processes for professional services; ensures compliance with specifications.

Skills

Auditor-Appraiser

Management

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/public administration/accounting

18 semester units in accounting and/or auditing

Tools

Auditor-Appraiser certification

California driver’s license

Job description

The Kings County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder’s Office is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

Auditor-Appraiser Manager

$85,529.60 - $104,374.40 Annually

Kings County is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking professional to manage the Business and Personal Property division within the Assessor/Clerk/Recorder’s Office. In this role, you will oversee staff and operations, ensure accurate and compliant property tax audits, appraisals, and assessments, and support key statistical and administrative functions essential to the County’s assessment process.

This management position provides leadership within the assessor function, contributing to policy development, process improvements, and strategic decision-making that helps serve the public and support organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Business and Personal Property division as assigned, including but not limited to, auditing and appraisal to ensure the accuracy, equity and compliance of property assessments and related financial operations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the assigned division; continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the division and department budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with County specifications and service quality.
• Assists staff with property tax law interpretation and assessor operations.
• Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other County departments, divisions, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in auditor appraiser processes and procedures.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official division files.
• Ensures staff compliance with County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• May act for the County Assessor/Clerk/Recorder in matters of Assessment Appeals Hearings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university with a degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or closely related field. NOTE: A minimum of 18 semester units in accounting and/or auditing are required for this position regardless of the degree or major course of study.

NOTE: Transcripts must be included under the "Attachment" portion of your application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

Experience:

• One year of experience equivalent to an Auditor-Appraiser III in Kings County; OR,
• Two years of professional level accounting and/or auditing experience, preferably in a governmental agency; OR,
• Two years of responsible fiscal management/governmental accounting experience or experience in conducting fiscal studies and developing recommendations on a variety of fiscal, organizational, or administrative activities, preferably in a governmental fiscal or accounting setting.

Desirable

• Supervision experience is desirable.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid certification as an Auditor-Appraiser from the California State Board of Equalization within twelve months (2080 hours) of employment to be maintained throughout employment.

Applicants who possess the above education/licenses/certifications must attach copies at the time application is submitted. For more information on how to add attachments to your application. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation and fingerprint check, including a credit check. Ability to work irregular hours as necessary and travel within and outside the County.

For a complete description of duties and qualifications, view the detailed job specification:

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process may include the following:

• (1) Screening committee (pass/fail) and/or
• (2) Written examination (pass/fail) and/or
• (3) Oral examination (100%). This may include a written practical component (100%) to determine placement on the eligible list.

Note: Those applicants who are among the top 40 written test scores will be invited to participate in the oral examination process.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Veteran's Preference Application

You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Final Date to Apply: October 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Subject Matter Expert Review: Week of October 12, 2026

Human Resources Interview: Week of October 29, 2029

Department Interview: TBD