ASSISTANT PROPERTY ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT FIRE

Job Description:

ASSISTANT PROPERTY ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT FIRE

Description

Position/Program Information

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

We 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 NUMBER

G1978J-FR

The 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.

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 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 [email protected] as well as [email protected] , and [email protected] 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 governmentjobs.com 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , 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 Medina
Department Contact Phone: (213) 974-3161
Department Contact Email: [email protected]
Teletype Number: (800) 899-4099

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Closing Date/Time: 4/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$70,279.68 - $94,711.68 Annually