Auditor Appraiser I​/II​/III

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY

ASSESSOR-RECORDER DEPARTMENT

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 2026

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: JANUARY 26, 2026 AT 12:00 PM

Auditor Appraiser I: $4,522 - $5,771 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $26.09 - $33.30 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Auditor Appraiser II: $5,235 - $6,681 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $30.20 - $38.54 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

Auditor Appraiser III: $5,523 - $7,050 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $31.87 - $40.67 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

This position is in the UPEC Professional bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement for potential future salary increases:
Shasta County Labor Agreements

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Assessor-Recorder

The Assessor prepares the yearly assessment roll, which reflects the taxable values of land, improvements, and personal property. The roll also indicates the current status of ownership, the owner's mailing address, and the existence of any exemptions. To prepare the roll, the Assessor must discover, classify, and appraise all locally assessable property according to constitutional, statutory, and administrative requirements.

Auditor Appraiser I: Under close supervision, learn to perform appraisals of business personal property and fixtures for ad valorem tax assessment purposes and to audit and analyze, for appraisal purposes, financial records of business firms; perform related work as required.

Auditor Appraiser II & III: Under general supervision, appraise business personal property and fixtures for ad valorem tax assessment purposes; audit and analyze financial records of business firms; perform related work as required.

Auditor Appraiser I: Entry‑level classification where incumbents are trained to perform field and office assignments in the audit and appraisal of business personal property and fixtures. Advancement is to Auditor‑Appraiser II when the necessary skills and performance standards are met.

Auditor Appraiser II: Trained and experienced level; incumbents perform technical audit‑appraisal assignments of an independent nature for a wide spectrum of commercial and industrial firms.

Auditor Appraiser III: Advanced level where incumbents independently handle the most complex and technically difficult audit‑appraisal work and may assist in training less experienced Auditor‑Appraisers.

Auditor Appraiser I: Participate in examining and auditing accounting records and financial statements for personal property and fixtures; assemble and analyze data for tax assessment purposes; assist in adjusting original cost of equipment and fixtures; maintain records, prepare reports, write letters, meet the public, and answer questions concerning audit‑appraisal functions.

Auditor Appraiser II: Inspect personal property, audit accounting records and financial statements of industrial and commercial firms; determine correct reporting of taxable assets; adjust costs for depreciation; estimate replacement costs; review values and procedures with taxpayers; recommend changes; contact other agencies; assist with other appraisals; testify at hearings; prepare reports and correspondence.

Auditor Appraiser III: In addition to Duties of Auditor Appraiser II, review work and assist in training of I’s and II’s.

• Auditor Appraiser I
• EITHER
  • Completion of core courses required for a bachelor’s degree in accounting at an accredited four‑year college or university;
  • Licensing as an accountant in California;
  • A combination of related education and relevant experience AND ability to successfully pass the specialized examination for Auditor‑Appraiser.
• Auditor Appraiser II
• One year of experience…