Assessment Tech Supervisor

Under direction of the Assessment Manager, plans, directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff in the performance or support of the preparation and maintenance of the assessment roll; performs a variety of complex assessment duties; and does other related work as required.

(Not in order of importance)

• Supervises, plans, directs, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; coordinates staff work assignments and reviews work to ensure compliance with established laws, policies, standards, and procedures; develops and implements training; mentors staff; recommends disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Personally performs or directly supervises the most complex assessment enrollment duties.
• Directs and/or participates in the development and implementation of programs, processes, and policies; may direct and/or participate in the development of new systems to be used in assessment processes.
• Works with taxpayers and/or their agents to explain assessment practices and procedures.
• Prepares, reviews, and processes pending revisions to the assessment rolls.
• May represent the Assessor at various meetings and speaking engagements.
• Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence; reviews and approves correspondence of assigned staff.
• May act for the Assessment Manager in his/her absence.
• Implements County safety programs and ensures employee compliance with all safety rules and regulations; responds to hazard reports; investigates and reports accidents and injuries.
• Coordinates activities with other sections within the Assessor’s office and with other government agencies regarding assessment procedures.

Knowledge of:

• Assessment enrollment principles, methods, policies, procedures, and terminology pertinent to assessment enrollment for ad valorem property taxation
• Provisions of the California State Constitution, Revenue and Taxation Code, and other codes and statutes pertaining to the assessment of property for ad valorem taxation purposes
• Common methods of describing real property
• Assessor's office organization, procedures and standards as well as strategic direction and goals
• Principles of supervision, leadership and training
  Computer software including those applications pertinent to assessment enrollment functions
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Oral and written communication skills

Ability to:  

• Plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of assigned staff
• Perform complex assessment duties
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Establish and maintain consistency of standards and procedures
• Independently analyze problems, prepare sound recommendations, and adopt effective courses of action
• Prepare concise and accurate written and oral reports and correspondence
• Convey clear directions and encourage communication with and among staff
• Support and follow Assessor’s office policies, goals, guiding principles, and Mission – Vision - Values Statement
• Develop, encourage, and maintain positive working relationships; communicate and work effectively with others
• Motivate staff to achieve high performance
• Operate a computer and assigned office equipment
• Maintain a safe and orderly work area