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Human Resources Department (HR) and the Assessor’s Office recommending the Board:
1) Approve and adopt the new department-specific classification of Assessment Manager; and
2) Adopt and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 065-2024 to:
a) Approve the Job Class Number, bargaining unit, and salary range for the new Assessor’s Office department-specific classification of Assessment Manager;
b) Add 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Assessment Manager allocations in the Assessor’s Office;
c) Delete 1.0 FTE Deputy Assessor - Systems and Support allocation in the Assessor’s Office; and
d) Abolish the Deputy Assessor - Systems and Support classification.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Assessor's Office initiated a request through HR for the creation of a new class, which will enable them to continue improving operational efficiency and to respond to the changing needs in the Office. This joint effort and recommendation culminate in the proposed creation of a new class of Assessment Manager and adding 2.0 FTE allocations. This strategic move is driven by a need to address several critical factors currently impacting the Assessor’s Office operations:
1. Enhanced Valuation Assessment Standards: The adoption of a new property tax system necessitates stricter valuation assessment controls to ensure both accuracy and regulatory compliance.
2. Workload Increase: As a reference, in 2000, the Assessor's Office had 40.0 FTE staff and the assessment roll value was $12,300,000,000. Since 2000, the County has added over 300 subdivisions, 12,000 parcels, and the assessment roll has grown to over $43,000,000,000 between 2000 and 2023. The Assessor’s Office currently has 40.0 FTEs despite the significant growth in El Dorado County. Consequently, the Assessor’s Office is facing increased workloads due to this growth. Additionally, changes to the California Constitution (Proposition 19) have drastically increased the work needed to complete propert...
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