County of San Mateo
Assessor-Recorder Technician III (Open and Promotional)
County of San Mateo, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
The Assessor’s Division of the County of San Mateo’s Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections Office is seeking well-qualified applicants for the position of
Assessor Recorder Technician III (ART III).
The enthusiastic and energetic individuals hired for these positions will perform specialized, technical, and difficult office support duties related to the assessment of real or personal property, changes in ownership, exemptions, the examination and indexing of recordable documents, and the filing of fictitious business name statements, marriage licenses, professional registrations, and other legal documents.
The ART III staff assigned to these positions may have the opportunity to be cross‑trained in all functions of the Assessor, County Clerk and Recorder's Offices.
The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the implementation of a new Assessor's Property Assessment System (APAS), and the appraisal and assessment of several large‑scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed‑use developments being built throughout San Mateo County. This is an exciting time to join our team of experienced and committed professionals.
The Ideal Candidate
Has experience providing support in an Assessor, County Clerk, or Recorder's office.
Is knowledgeable about Assessor functions in the areas of Change in Ownership, Exemption and Exclusion application, processing business property statements, processing business plans, etc.
Has experience collecting, organizing, and entering data to assist with property valuation and applicable exemptions.
Works well independently and in a team environment, with little or no supervision.
Thrives working under pressure and is efficient in meeting deadlines.
Can lead and give direction to others.
Possesses outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Can work effectively throughout all levels of the organization, including with Managers, Line Staff, and with personnel from other County departments.
Possesses excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Office.
Has the ability to adapt to the everchanging technology.
Duties may include, but are not limited to
Receive, examine, research, and analyze a wide variety of recorded and/or legal documents, property statements, questionnaires, and/or claim forms for sufficiency, completeness, jurisdiction, appropriateness, and/or changes in ownership.
Review and apply state code sections and local ordinances.
Provide information to the public, business owners, and legal professionals.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of
Policies, procedures, practices and terminology related to the areas assigned.
Codes, laws, ordinances and regulations related to the areas assigned.
Standard office practices and procedures.
Basic data processing principles and practices.
The tax roll process as it relates to the Controller and Tax Collector’s Offices.
Correct English usage including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Record keeping principles and practices.
Basic arithmetic.
Skill/Ability to
Review, analyze, record and interpret complex information.
Research a variety of sources to determine historic, reproduction and replacement costs or to identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence; identify comparable property whose value could be impacted by the results the research.
Explain and apply policies, procedures, forms and concepts.
Organize and maintain files and records.
Prioritize work and perform multiple activities.
Type letters, forms and other documents; prepare correspondence and reports.
Make arithmetic computations.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
Use various office automation tools such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
Two years of experience providing office support in an Assessor, County Clerk or Recorder’s Office.
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra‑help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). A written examination component may accompany the panel interview process. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Tentative Recruitment Schedule Final Filing Date:
Friday, November 21, 2025
Application Screening:
Week of November 24, 2025
Panel Interview:
Week of December 1, 2025
About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
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Assessor Recorder Technician III (ART III).
The enthusiastic and energetic individuals hired for these positions will perform specialized, technical, and difficult office support duties related to the assessment of real or personal property, changes in ownership, exemptions, the examination and indexing of recordable documents, and the filing of fictitious business name statements, marriage licenses, professional registrations, and other legal documents.
The ART III staff assigned to these positions may have the opportunity to be cross‑trained in all functions of the Assessor, County Clerk and Recorder's Offices.
The Assessor's Office is currently involved in several major projects, including the implementation of a new Assessor's Property Assessment System (APAS), and the appraisal and assessment of several large‑scale commercial, manufacturing, research and development, and mixed‑use developments being built throughout San Mateo County. This is an exciting time to join our team of experienced and committed professionals.
The Ideal Candidate
Has experience providing support in an Assessor, County Clerk, or Recorder's office.
Is knowledgeable about Assessor functions in the areas of Change in Ownership, Exemption and Exclusion application, processing business property statements, processing business plans, etc.
Has experience collecting, organizing, and entering data to assist with property valuation and applicable exemptions.
Works well independently and in a team environment, with little or no supervision.
Thrives working under pressure and is efficient in meeting deadlines.
Can lead and give direction to others.
Possesses outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Can work effectively throughout all levels of the organization, including with Managers, Line Staff, and with personnel from other County departments.
Possesses excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Office.
Has the ability to adapt to the everchanging technology.
Duties may include, but are not limited to
Receive, examine, research, and analyze a wide variety of recorded and/or legal documents, property statements, questionnaires, and/or claim forms for sufficiency, completeness, jurisdiction, appropriateness, and/or changes in ownership.
Review and apply state code sections and local ordinances.
Provide information to the public, business owners, and legal professionals.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of
Policies, procedures, practices and terminology related to the areas assigned.
Codes, laws, ordinances and regulations related to the areas assigned.
Standard office practices and procedures.
Basic data processing principles and practices.
The tax roll process as it relates to the Controller and Tax Collector’s Offices.
Correct English usage including grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Record keeping principles and practices.
Basic arithmetic.
Skill/Ability to
Review, analyze, record and interpret complex information.
Research a variety of sources to determine historic, reproduction and replacement costs or to identify and measure depreciation and obsolescence; identify comparable property whose value could be impacted by the results the research.
Explain and apply policies, procedures, forms and concepts.
Organize and maintain files and records.
Prioritize work and perform multiple activities.
Type letters, forms and other documents; prepare correspondence and reports.
Make arithmetic computations.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
Use various office automation tools such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
Two years of experience providing office support in an Assessor, County Clerk or Recorder’s Office.
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra‑help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). A written examination component may accompany the panel interview process. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Tentative Recruitment Schedule Final Filing Date:
Friday, November 21, 2025
Application Screening:
Week of November 24, 2025
Panel Interview:
Week of December 1, 2025
About the County San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
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