ASSISTANT PROPERTY ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT FIRE
County of Los Angeles, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
The Office of the Assessor seeks qualified candidates to fill emergency Assistant Property Assessment Specialist vacancies related to a declared local emergency. Under an emergency order, hires may be made for an initial period up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During the initial period, performance will be assessed and weighted 100%. Those who pass the assessment may be considered for permanent appointment. Responsibilities
Retrieving documents and conducting basic legal research of property conveyances, utilizing various ownership software and databases, to determine reappraisal status of real property. Interpreting change in ownership provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code to determine whether a transfer results in a reassessable event or an applicable exclusion. Retrieving documents and preparing Assessment Appeals cases regarding change in ownership on behalf of the Office of the Assessor. Conducting legal research using web-based tools, law library resources, court databases, and departmental databases; preparing analyses to answer inquiries from staff, management, the public, and other County agencies. Receiving, reviewing, and processing subpoenas served on the Department for legal compliance. Searching, collecting, and preparing documents to comply with Public Records Act (PRA) requests and certifying that documents are true and correct. Reviewing historic preservation contracts submitted by cities to determine if Mills Act valuation requirements are met, and routing to appraisal staff for further review or corresponding with municipalities and property owners where necessary. Processing Legal Entity Ownership Program (LEOP) penalties, including providing notification to property owners, imposing penalties, preparing for and attending appeals hearings, and processing abatements. Preparing and presenting Legal and Legislative Training by reviewing new case law and recent legislation. Additional Functions
Participates in conferences with attorneys, property owners, and public agencies to answer questions and resolve issues regarding determinations as to change in ownership. Testifies at Assessment Appeal hearings on behalf of the Office of the Assessor regarding change in ownership issues. Provides telephonic and in-person public service to members of the public at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration. Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: Selection Requirements A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
AND
a certificate of completion from a paralegal training program approved by the American Bar Association or accredited by the California Department of Education
-OR-
Graduation with a Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners or approved by the American Bar Association, or by the California State Council for Post-Secondary Education. You MUST meet the above requirements to be appointed to vacancies related to this recruitment. Special Requirement Information Transcripts: You MUST include a photocopy of official transcripts or diploma and/or certificate with your application. Transcripts/certificates must indicate that you meet the selection requirements. Applications submitted without the required documentation will be rejected as incomplete. License A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort and may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, with some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. Application & Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, you may submit a new application to reaffirm interest and update relevant information. Notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided. Please add Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your approved senders list to prevent emails from being filtered as spam. You may opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any examination notifications. You can still check notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address. If you already have a job seeker account, you can verify at any time by logging in and following prompts to enhance online application security. Social Security Number Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SociaI Security Number. Computer And Internet Access At Public Libraries Candidates with limited computer or internet access may complete applications at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. No Sharing Of User Id, E-mail, And Password All applicants must file using their own user ID and password. Anti-racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ARDI) The County recognizes all people are created equal and supports ARDI efforts to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment. Department Contact Name: Glenda Medina Phone: (213) 974-3161 Email: Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit the EEO program page. Fair Chance The County is a Fair Chance employer. A conditional offer of employment may require disclosure of conviction history with individualized assessment as permitted by law. Employment Eligibility Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder Explore career paths at the County:
career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov Veteran’s Credit A veteran or eligible spouse may receive a credit in open competitive examinations. For details, visit the veteran’s credit page. Revised September 2025
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The Office of the Assessor seeks qualified candidates to fill emergency Assistant Property Assessment Specialist vacancies related to a declared local emergency. Under an emergency order, hires may be made for an initial period up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. During the initial period, performance will be assessed and weighted 100%. Those who pass the assessment may be considered for permanent appointment. Responsibilities
Retrieving documents and conducting basic legal research of property conveyances, utilizing various ownership software and databases, to determine reappraisal status of real property. Interpreting change in ownership provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code to determine whether a transfer results in a reassessable event or an applicable exclusion. Retrieving documents and preparing Assessment Appeals cases regarding change in ownership on behalf of the Office of the Assessor. Conducting legal research using web-based tools, law library resources, court databases, and departmental databases; preparing analyses to answer inquiries from staff, management, the public, and other County agencies. Receiving, reviewing, and processing subpoenas served on the Department for legal compliance. Searching, collecting, and preparing documents to comply with Public Records Act (PRA) requests and certifying that documents are true and correct. Reviewing historic preservation contracts submitted by cities to determine if Mills Act valuation requirements are met, and routing to appraisal staff for further review or corresponding with municipalities and property owners where necessary. Processing Legal Entity Ownership Program (LEOP) penalties, including providing notification to property owners, imposing penalties, preparing for and attending appeals hearings, and processing abatements. Preparing and presenting Legal and Legislative Training by reviewing new case law and recent legislation. Additional Functions
Participates in conferences with attorneys, property owners, and public agencies to answer questions and resolve issues regarding determinations as to change in ownership. Testifies at Assessment Appeal hearings on behalf of the Office of the Assessor regarding change in ownership issues. Provides telephonic and in-person public service to members of the public at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration. Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: Selection Requirements A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
AND
a certificate of completion from a paralegal training program approved by the American Bar Association or accredited by the California Department of Education
-OR-
Graduation with a Juris Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners or approved by the American Bar Association, or by the California State Council for Post-Secondary Education. You MUST meet the above requirements to be appointed to vacancies related to this recruitment. Special Requirement Information Transcripts: You MUST include a photocopy of official transcripts or diploma and/or certificate with your application. Transcripts/certificates must indicate that you meet the selection requirements. Applications submitted without the required documentation will be rejected as incomplete. License A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort and may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, with some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. Application & Filing Information
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, you may submit a new application to reaffirm interest and update relevant information. Notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided. Please add Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your approved senders list to prevent emails from being filtered as spam. You may opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any examination notifications. You can still check notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox. Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address. If you already have a job seeker account, you can verify at any time by logging in and following prompts to enhance online application security. Social Security Number Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a SociaI Security Number. Computer And Internet Access At Public Libraries Candidates with limited computer or internet access may complete applications at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. No Sharing Of User Id, E-mail, And Password All applicants must file using their own user ID and password. Anti-racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ARDI) The County recognizes all people are created equal and supports ARDI efforts to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment. Department Contact Name: Glenda Medina Phone: (213) 974-3161 Email: Recruitment@assessor.lacounty.gov Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit the EEO program page. Fair Chance The County is a Fair Chance employer. A conditional offer of employment may require disclosure of conviction history with individualized assessment as permitted by law. Employment Eligibility Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder Explore career paths at the County:
career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov Veteran’s Credit A veteran or eligible spouse may receive a credit in open competitive examinations. For details, visit the veteran’s credit page. Revised September 2025
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