ASSISTANT PROPERTY ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST / EMERGENCY ...

Salary : $70,279.68 - $94,711.68 AnnuallyLocation : Los Angeles County, CAJob Type: Full timeJob Number: G1978J-FRDepartment: ASSESSOROpening Date: 02/17/2026Closing Date: 4/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Position/Program InformationTYPE OF RECRUITMENTOPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCYAPPLICATION FILING PERIODWe will be accepting online applications on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 8:00 AM (PT) until Friday, April 17, 2026 by 5:00PM (PT).Applications received after 5:00 PM (PT) will not be considered.EXAM NUMBERG1978J-FRThe LA County Board of Supervisors has unanimously ratified a Proclamation of Local Emergency in response to the windstorms and wildfires, including the Palisades and Eaton Fires, that have devastated communities across the County. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to assist the County in mobilizing resources and support needed to help our residents recover and rebuild. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Office of the Assessor is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Assistant Property Assessment Specialist vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.During your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Assistant Property Assessment Specialist. Essential Job Functions Retrieving documents and conducting basic legal research of property conveyances, utilizing various Ownership software and databases, in order to determine reappraisal status of real property.Interpreting change in ownership provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code in order to determine whether a transfer results in a reassessable event or a legally recognizable exclusion applies.The retrieval of documents and preparation of Assessment Appeals cases regarding change in ownership on behalf of the Office of the Assessor.Conducting legal research using web-based research tools, law library resources, court databases, and departmental databases and by 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 the requirements for Mills Act valuation are met, and routing to appraisal staff for further review or, where necessary, corresponding with municipalities and property owners. Processing Legal Entity Ownership Program (LEOP) penalties which includes providing notification to property owners, imposing the penalties, preparing for and attending appeals hearings, and processing any abatements.The preparation and presentation of the 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 or disputes 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. RequirementsREQUIREMENTS 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 requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any 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. Your 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 that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and 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, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add as well as , and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.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, and if you already have a job seeker account on , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.SOCIAL SECUIRTY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL, AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.Department Contact Name: Glenda MedinaDepartment Contact Phone: (213) 974-3161Department Contact Email: Teletype Number: (800) 899-4099 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment InformationAny language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: Testing Accommodations for Applicants:The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: Fair Chance:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).Employment Eligibility:Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.Career PathFinder:Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at Veteran's Credit:Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: Revised September 2025For detailed information, please click 01 This is an emergency recruitment to fill a temporary position for up to 90 days. Within the 90-day period, an examination will be administered to assess work performance, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. I understand and acknowledge the information above. 02 The information provided on your application and this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the hiring process. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this Supplemental Questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire must be consistent with the experience listed in your application. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a valid response and credit will not be given. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering the questions by including all the information requested. Yes, I have read and understand the above information and instructions, and I certify that the information provided is accurate. I am aware that the information on the application, attachments, and supplemental questionnaire is subject to verification at any time in the examination and/ or hiring process, and falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. 03 EMAIL NOTIFICATION(S): Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add , info@, and noreply@ to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from Los Angeles County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive email notifications for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. If you choose to unsubscribe, you can check for notifications by logging into to view your profile inbox. I understand the information and instructions above. 04 Applicant must submit proof at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your application online to Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. The information I have supplied is correct. I understand that any falsification or misrepresentation of these facts will invalidate my application and cancel my candidacy for this examination. I understand the information and instructions above. 05 Are you a current or prior County of Los Angeles employee? Yes No 06 If you answered "YES" to Question 5, please provide the following information:Employee NumberDepartment Name Payroll Title Employment Status (Permanent, Temporary, Recurrent)Comments such as "See resume or application" will not be considered a response. If you do not have any experience under this option, please type "N/A". 07 Do you have 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? Yes No 08 If you answered "YES" to Question 7, please list information in the following order: Degree, Name of College/University, Major, and Date Received (MM/YYYY). If "NO", type "N/A". 09 If you answered "YES" to Question 7, did you attach the required documents to your application? Yes, I attached the required documents to my application. No, I did not attach a copy of the required documents, but I will submit a copy to within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application online. No, I do not have a degree or a certificate of completion from a paralegal training program. 10 Do you have 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? Yes No 11 If you answered "YES" to Question 10, please list information in the following order: Issuing Institution, Date Received (MM/YYYY). If "NO", type "N/A". 12 If you answered "YES" to Question 10, did you attach the required documents to your application? Yes, I attached the required documents to my application. No, I did not attach a copy of the required documents, but I will submit a copy to within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing application online. No, I do not have 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. 13 Are you an active licensed attorney? Yes No 14 If you answered "YES" to Question 13, please list what state you are licensed in and the date (MM/YYYY) you received your license. If "NO", type "N/A", 15 Do you have experience in handling litigation or administrative hearings, such as trial advocacy or civil service hearings? Yes No 16 If you answered "YES" to Question 15, describe the type of experience and the level of experience. If "NO", then type "N/A". 17 Do you have experience in legal writing, such as drafting motions, legal briefs, and legal memoranda? Yes No 18 If you answered "YES" to Question 17, describe the type of experience and the level of experience. If "NO", then type "N/A". 19 Do you have experience in legal research, such as using Westlaw or LexisNexis? Yes No 20 If you answered "YES" to Question 19, describe the type of experience and the level of experience. If "NO", then type "N/A". 21 Do you have experience in Real Property Appraisal for tax assessment purposes? Yes No 22 If you answered "YES" to Question 21, describe the type of experience and the level of experience. If "NO", then type "N/A". 23 Do you have experience in property tax law or estate planning? Yes No 24 If you answered "YES" to Question 23, describe the type of experience and the level of experience. If "NO", then type "N/A". 25 Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Applicants will not be allowed to amend any information on their application, including the Supplemental Questions, once the application has been submitted.By submitting this application, you acknowledge the information you supplied is accurate and correct. You understand that any falsification or misrepresentation of these facts will invalidate your application and cancel your candidacy for this examination. I understand the information above. Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02