What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditor-Appraiser position at Solano County?
ASSESSOR/RECORDER
The Solano County Assessor/Recorder provides customer-service focused services including assessment of real and unsecured property, records of Official Records for transfers of real property, land maps, liens, etc, and maintains Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates for Solano County.
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Assessor/Recorder | Solano County, California
AUDITOR-APPRAISER (ENTRY/JOURNEY)
ENTRY
The Auditor-Appraiser (Entry) learn to apply auditing and appraisal theories and techniques to assess valuations of personal property for inclusion in the local assessment roll.
JOURNEY
The Auditor-Appraiser (Journey) performs full, accurate and complete audits and assessments of personal property for tax purposes. Incumbents conduct audit appraisals of personal property for private citizens and in commercial, industrial and agricultural businesses. Applies auditing and appraisal theories and techniques to assess valuations of personal property for inclusion in the local assessment roll.
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Class Specifications | Auditor-Appraiser (Entry) | Class Spec Details
Class Specifications | Auditor-Appraiser | Class Spec Details
Position Requirements
ENTRY
Experience: One (1) year of work experience in accounting, auditing, property appraisal.
Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required with a specialization in Accounting. A degree with a specialization in accounting consists of either:
Experience: Two (2) years of work experience in accounting, auditing, property appraisal.
Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required with a specialization in Accounting. A degree with a specialization in accounting consists of either:
12/08/2025 – Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. (Applications will be reviewed every 3 weeks thereafter).
This position is open until filled and can close at any time.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. [Omit for Civil Service exempt recruitments]
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Verification Of Education Required, Submittal By Filing Date
Verification of education is required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) and official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) or CPA license by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How To Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment number in your email or fax.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the final review date. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
The Solano County Assessor/Recorder provides customer-service focused services including assessment of real and unsecured property, records of Official Records for transfers of real property, land maps, liens, etc, and maintains Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates for Solano County.
Click Here To Learn More
Assessor/Recorder | Solano County, California
AUDITOR-APPRAISER (ENTRY/JOURNEY)
ENTRY
The Auditor-Appraiser (Entry) learn to apply auditing and appraisal theories and techniques to assess valuations of personal property for inclusion in the local assessment roll.
JOURNEY
The Auditor-Appraiser (Journey) performs full, accurate and complete audits and assessments of personal property for tax purposes. Incumbents conduct audit appraisals of personal property for private citizens and in commercial, industrial and agricultural businesses. Applies auditing and appraisal theories and techniques to assess valuations of personal property for inclusion in the local assessment roll.
Click Here To View The Full Job Descriptions
Class Specifications | Auditor-Appraiser (Entry) | Class Spec Details
Class Specifications | Auditor-Appraiser | Class Spec Details
Position Requirements
ENTRY
Experience: One (1) year of work experience in accounting, auditing, property appraisal.
Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required with a specialization in Accounting. A degree with a specialization in accounting consists of either:
- Eighteen (18) semester units (or quarter units equivalent) of accounting and/or auditing courses from an accredited institution of higher education. Courses taken (e.g., business law and economic classes) outside of accounting and/or auditor are not qualifying toward the 18 units; OR
- Nineteen (19) semester units (or quarter units equivalent), 16 or more of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses from an accredited institution of higher education, and three (3) semester units (or quarter units equivalent) may be either business law or economic classes; OR
- Possession of a valid Certified Public Accountant license in the State of California.
Experience: Two (2) years of work experience in accounting, auditing, property appraisal.
Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required with a specialization in Accounting. A degree with a specialization in accounting consists of either:
- Eighteen (18) semester units (or quarter units equivalent) of accounting and/or auditing courses from an accredited institution of higher education. Courses taken (e.g., business law and economic classes) outside of accounting and/or auditor are not qualifying toward the 18 units; OR
- Nineteen (19) semester units (or quarter units equivalent), 16 or more of which must be accounting and/or auditing courses from an accredited institution of higher education, and three (3) semester units (or quarter units equivalent) may be either business law or economic classes; OR
- Possession of a valid Certified Public Accountant license in the State of California.
- Temporary Appraiser Certification: A temporary Appraiser’s certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization must be obtained by employees in this class within the first month of employment.
- Permanent Appraiser Certification: A permanent Appraiser’s certificate issued by the California State Board of Equalization must be obtained by an employee in this class within the first year of employment.
- Driver’s License: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required. Note: All licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class. This may include the completion of continuing education units to maintain the required registration in good standing. Employees must keep their licenses, certifications and registrations current and failure to do so may constitute cause for personnel action, in accordance with Civil Service Rules and of applicable bargaining agreement.
12/08/2025 – Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. (Applications will be reviewed every 3 weeks thereafter).
This position is open until filled and can close at any time.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. [Omit for Civil Service exempt recruitments]
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Verification Of Education Required, Submittal By Filing Date
Verification of education is required for this position. All candidates are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) and official/unofficial transcripts (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) or CPA license by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How To Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment number in your email or fax.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the final review date. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS
To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.