Assessment Technician

important notice

the hourly pay range for this position will increase to $16.95–$21.75 effective 12/21/2025.

the mission of the humboldt county assessor's office is to create equitable, timely, and accurate property tax assessments to fund public services in accordance with the california constitution and the laws and regulations of the state of california and the state board of equalization. We are committed to integrity, mutual respect, and teamwork within our office, in conjunction with other county departments, and in our services to the public.

humboldt county assessor's office
825 5th street, room 300, eureka, ca 95501

under general supervision, maintains assessment rolls; maintains and updates property appraisal records and performs research to determine ownership status of real and personal property according to property tax laws; performs related work as assigned.
distinguishing characteristics assessment technician i is the entry level class of the assessment technician series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn county and departmental policies and procedures, property tax assessment rules and regulations, legal property descriptions and the legal instruments pertaining to property transfers. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within general guidelines. This class is alternately staffed with assessment technician ii and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher level class.

• provides factual information to the public over the counter and by telephone, regarding titles, deeds, revenue and taxation code provisions, available exemptions, legal descriptions and reassessment procedures; communicates with title companies, attorneys, public agencies and others regarding assigned area of responsibility.
• researches deeds, office records, microfilm and other documents to assist public in tracing title history and verifying and clarifying ownership.
• calculates records and verifies timber preserve zone and agricultural zone land values; maintains logs and prepares reports regarding such lands.
• maintains and updates property appraisal records for ownership changes, splits, consolidations, subdivision and building permits; maintains records regarding boats and vessels and other properties.
• calculates depreciation on business property statements using depreciation tables; verifies appraisal calculations and reviews and corrects statements for accuracy and completeness.
• requests boat information from the department of motor vehicles and owners; updates files, and notifies owners of valuation for tax purposes.
• researches, verifies, sets up and maintains files regarding business valuations; reviews publications, sales tax permits, business license applications and other sources to learn of new businesses.
• locates parcel numbers, property locations and other information on parcel maps; sells assessor maps, aerial photos, and/or various other maps; receives funds.
• processes parcel splits, combinations, subdivisions, building permits, property locations and address changes.
• prepares the supplemental tax roll, processes exemptions and prorates multiple transactions; creates change orders and informs appropriate parties.
• enters varied information into computerized property records; processes changes to tax rolls into a computer data management system.
• proofs, verifies, and balances computer input documents against printouts ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• performs general office support work, including typing forms and correspondence, filing, processing bulk mailings, and the operation of standard office equipment.

• legal instruments related to the transfer of real property.
• basic practices and terminology related to real property appraisal.
• basic ordinances and regulations pertinent to real property assessment.
• records management practices and procedures, including indexing and cross‑referencing.
• office practices and procedures, including operation of standard office equipment…