Assessment Technician

Salary : $58,192.56 - $70,720.56 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 27612-B
Department: Assessor
Opening Date: 11/02/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
11/16/26, 11/30/26 (Final)
Under limited supervision, the Assessment Technician performs a variety of para-professional and specialized technical duties related to property tax assessment including assisting Assessor's staff with routine and standardized field and office functions.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Operating details and procedures of the Assessor's Office
• Sacramento County and various departmental policies, procedures, and functions
• Provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code, Property Tax Rules, California State Board of Equalization
  regulations, California and federal laws, and other rules governing property for assessment purposes and/or appraisal status determination
• Techniques and resources used to obtain indicators of value for the assessment and enrollment of various
  properties such as boats, general aviation aircraft, and business equipment/fixtures
• Practices and procedures used to determine exemptions and property transfers and research and respond to appeals
• Procedures, legal instruments, and terminology used in the various phases of appraising and assessing
  property; preparing assessment and supplemental assessment rolls; preparing property descriptions;
  conveying, transferring and recording property title; and processing and maintaining records
• Procedures and techniques used to search assessment records, conduct title searches, and gain information from others
• Laws, rules and regulations pertaining to institutional tax exemptions
• Records management practices and procedures, including indexing and cross-referencing
• Bookkeeping principles and mathematics including fractions and interest
• Principles and practices of English usage and grammar and memo, letter, and report preparation
• Methods and records used in computer-assisted appraisal programs and data processing applications
• Modern office procedures, practices and systems including operating standard office equipment
• Customer service techniques for dealing with customers, often in difficult or confrontational situations

Ability to

• Analyze, interpret, apply and explain complex rules, regulations, codes, laws and ordinances
• Locate, research and interpret a variety of detailed records and information related to property valuation and tax assessment purposes
• Read and understand property maps; title documents; property descriptions and related documents; floor
  plans from blueprints; metes-and-boundaries from legal descriptions; and mapping symbols and plotting lines
• Collect, summarize and evaluate factors relating to appraisals, business property acquisitions, exemptions and appeals and respond accurately and impartially
• Read English at a level necessary to research and understand legal, technical, and/or complex guidelines,
  documents, records and reports
• Write English at a level to independently produce clear, concise and effective reports, narratives and
  summaries
• Perform complex arithmetic calculations; compute ratios and percentages; calculate square footage of
  property and land improvements
• Read and interpret simple blueprints, sketches, legal property descriptions, market guides, and consumer
  reports
• Learn the principles and techniques of physical inspection and appraisal for real and personal property
• Respond effectively and tactfully to hostility, confusion or concern expressed by property owners, attorneys, accountants and other parties
• Train and cross-train staff in technical or functional expertise
• Recognize problems, discrepancies, and incomplete data and determine appropriate actions to research and obtain the necessary information
• Prioritize work, coordinate activities, and meet critical deadlines
• Use a County-approved means of transportation to perform field work required for some assignments
• Understand and follow basic oral and written instructions
• May give instructions and assign work to staff

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: Two years of full-time experience within Sacramento County service performing a wide range of
technical, specialized and clerical duties associated with property transfer, appraisal title work,
property tax assessment or property tax collection
Or: Two years of full-time appraisal support and technical experience related to property tax
assessment, property tax collection, or title work in California
Or: Completion of 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university of which 18
semester (27 quarter) units must be in accounting, business, economics, marketing, real estate, or
other fields directly related to the intent of this class

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

License Requirement: A valid Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment. Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver's License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4 or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Physical Requirements: Incumbents may be required to stoop, kneel, and inspect buildings and other structures; climb fences, stairs, and ladders; maneuver on rough, uneven terrain and muddy fields; distinguish measurements as small as 1/20th of an inch.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information
APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

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Email View email address on click.appcast.io

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS


At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
• Deferred Compensation

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TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.


VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.


HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.


SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.


RETIREMENT:
The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website,


DENTAL INSURANCE:
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LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

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DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the


EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.


FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.


WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
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VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.


SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
01


The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.


In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.


By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02


Select the one box that best describes how you meet the Assessment Technician minimum qualifications.

• None
• Two years of full-time experience within Sacramento County service performing a wide range of technical, specialized and clerical duties associated with property transfer, appraisal title work, property tax assessment or property tax collection
• Two years of full-time appraisal support and technical experience related to property tax assessment, property tax collection, or title work in California
• Completion of 60 semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college or university of which 18 semester (27 quarter) units must be in accounting, business, economics, marketing, real estate, or other fields directly related to the intent of this class

03



Stop and Read

Please electronically attach a copy of your degree and/or transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of requirement may result in disqualification from the examination if you are trying to meet the minimum qualifications under the education pattern. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

04


Select the one box that best describes the highest level of education that you have completed from an accredited college or university.


Note: Repeating a class can only be counted once. If you are qualifying under the education pattern of the minimum qualifications, then a copy of your transcripts must be attached to your application.

• None
• Less than 15 semester/quarter equivalent units
• At least 15 but less than 30 semester/quarter equivalent units
• At least 30 semester/quarter equivalent units but less than 60 semester/quarter equivalent units
• 60 semester/quarter equivalent units from an accredited college or university of which 18 or more semester, quarter equivalent units must be in accounting, business, economics, marketing, real estate, or other fields directly related to the intent of this class OR Certificate in accounting, business, economics, marketing, real estate, or other fields directly related to the intent of this class
• An Associate's degree in an unrelated field OR 60 but less than 90 semester/quarter equivalent units leading toward a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field
• An Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Business, Economics, Marketing, Real Estate, or other fields directly related to the intent of the classOR60 but less than 90 semester/quarter equivalent units leading to a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Marketing, Real Estate, or other fields directly related to the intent of the class
• 90 but less 120 semester/quarter equivalent units leading toward a Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field
• 90 but less 120 semester/quarter equivalent units leading toward a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Marketing, Real Estate, or other fields directly related to the intent of the class
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in unrelated field
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Business, Economics, Marketing, Real Estate, or other fields directly related to the intent of the class

05


Provided you are reachable on the eligible list, your responses to this Supplemental Questionnaire may be reviewed by hiring managers as the initial step of the interview process. Upon interview, you may also be required to substantiate the responses you have provided.

• I have read and understood the statement above.

06


Select the one box that best describes your full-time paid experience performing a wide range of technical, specialized and clerical duties associated with property transfer, appraisal title work, property tax assessment or property tax collection.

• No experience
• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 or more years of experience

07


Select all the boxes that best describe the areas in which you have experience providing a wide range of clerical appraisal support and technical experience.

• No experience
• Property transfer
• Appraisal title work
• Property tax assessment
• Property tax exemptions
• Property tax collection

08


Select all the boxes that best describe your experience as it relates to property transfer, appraisal title work, property tax assessment or property tax collection.

• No experience
• Review property records, exemption claims and/or other assessment records to determine transfer, appraisability, and exemption status of properties
• Prepare and maintain secured and/or unsecured assessment rolls and real and/or personal property records
• Search source documents to resolve problems and errors
• Collect, summarize and evaluate factors relating to appraisals, business property acquisitions, exemptions and/or appeals and respond accurately and impartially

09


Select the one box that best describes your recurring experience and level of responsibility explaining rules, policies, procedures, codes, laws, ordinances, technical terminology, and/or documents, etc. to assist internal and/or external customers.

• No experience
• Successful completion of at least two classes or training related to customer service (i.e., Business Communications, Workplace Behavior /Ethics, Marketing, English for Professionals, Customer Service, etc.)
• Explain and/or interpret routine/less complex rules, policies, procedures, codes, laws, ordinances, technical terminology, and/or applicable documents
• Explain, interpret, and apply rules, policies, procedures, codes, laws, ordinances, technical terminology, and/or applicable documents, but occasional research is needed to respond to customer's more complex questions
• Research, explain, interpret and apply policies, procedures, codes, laws, ordinances, technical terminology, and/or applicable documents related to property transfer, appraisal title work in California, property tax assessment or property tax collection

10


Provide a maximum of three examples that indicate your experience explaining rules, policies, procedures, codes, laws, ordinances, technical terminology, and/or applicable documents, etc. in order to answer questions or resolve customer problems. One of your examples should include handling a confrontational situation with hostile or irate customers. Include in your response:

• Your level of responsibility
• Frequency of assignment
• Recipients of the information
• Purpose of the information
• Resources used
• Follow-up measures
• Resolution

If you have no experience, please type "None."
11


Select the one box that best describes your highest level of experience prioritizing the majority of your work and/or educational assignments to meet deadlines.

• No experience
• Prioritization of assignments and established deadlines are only related to education
• The majority of my work assignments are assigned and the deadlines are established; however; you are afforded some flexibility to change assignments to meet changing deadlines as needed
• I am fully responsible for evaluating my work assignments and determining priorities to address constant and changing deadlines

12


Select the one box that identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Excel or comparable software. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Microsoft Excel.

• No experience
• Basic: Creating spreadsheets/worksheets, data entry; using and creating simple formulas; etc.
• Intermediate: All of the basic functions as well as using complex formulas; using macros; freezing/unfreezing panes; filtering/sorting, hiding/unhiding data; etc.
• Advanced: All of the intermediate functions as well as creating macros; creating complex spreadsheets; importing/extracting data from multiple sources and worksheets; creating charts and graphs; pivot tables, V-lookup etc.

13


Select the one box that best identifies your proficiency using Microsoft Word or comparable software to execute your paid duties in a working environment. Upon interview, you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency using Microsoft Word.

• No experience
• Basic: Opening, creating, and saving simple documents; using form letters/templates (not creating); cutting and pasting; etc.
• Intermediate: All of the basic functions as well as creating form letter templates; creating and using styles; cutting and pasting from unlike data sources; etc.
• Advanced: All of the intermediate functions as well as creating macros; creating multiple section breaks with different page numbers; creating automatic table of contents; linking multiple documents; creating columns; embedding images and objects; etc.

14


Select all the boxes that best describe the computer software/programs that you are proficient in using for one year or more on a regular and recurring basis.

• No experience
• QuickBooks or similar accounting software
• Standard Data Record (SDR) or similar software
• Assessor's Information Management System, Megabyte System, or similar system
• TaxSys or similar property tax software
• Adobe Acrobat Read/Write
• Virtual Meeting Software (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, etc.)
• Microsoft Outlook or similar software
• Other applicable software/program

15


Describe in detail your experience regarding technical, specialized, clerical and support duties related to property transfer, appraisal title work, property tax assessment, property tax exemptions and/or property tax collection. Include in your response:

• Your employer, your job title, and employment dates. You may include more than one employer
• Each area that you worked in
• The specific duties performed
• The computer software used to perform your duties
• Any other applicable experience to include your experience in response to all prior supplemental questions

If you have no experience in this area, please type "None."
16


Under the General Qualifications on the job announcement are the drivers' license and physical requirements for this job class.

• I have read, understood and am able to comply with the general qualifications.

17



Criminal History and Background Checks

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

• I understand that the County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment.

18


The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes
• No

19


Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) - three (3) months
• Attended in the last four (4) - six (6) months
• Attended in the last seven (7) months - one (1) year
• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago
• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives
• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event

20


List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event
• Location of event
• Month and year of event

If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type "None".
Required Question