The Assessor’s Office conducts “structured interviews.” These are interviews during which all candidates are asked the same set of questions in the same order (with appropriate follow-up questions). At least two Assessor’s Office employees conduct the interviews and take notes throughout. Interviews may also be monitored to ensure compliance with hiring policies.

The Assessor’s Office’s hiring practices are designed to be fair and transparent. For many of the Positions we hire, all qualified candidates are randomly sorted, and we invite applicants to interview based on that random list.

In reviewing application materials, Human Resources cannot consider any outside information. If you do not write down what you do, Human Resources cannot consider your work experience. Explain what you do and use more pages if needed for the Application, write a long cover letter describing what you do, or have a detailed resume. You should also describe what you do during an interview so that your experience is highlighted and fully considered.

If you want to be considered for the Position (or given credit for a Preferred Qualification) you must explain how you meet the requirement. For example, if the Disqualifying Question is “Do you have data entry experience?” somewhere in your application, cover letter, or resume you should affirmatively state how you meet the data entry experience requirement. “Use Excel” is not sufficient. “Work on the AS 400” is not sufficient.

Candidates must produce copies of the required documents listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity at the time of the scheduled interview. Candidates who fail to timely produce the required documents will not be further considered for the Position.

Candidates who fail to appear for the interview within 15 minutes of the scheduled interview time will not be interviewed or further considered for the Position, absent extenuating circumstances.

Application materials are reviewed and validated to determine if you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications, if applicable, for the Position. Your application materials must set forth how you meet these qualifications. You will be contacted by the Human Resources Department if you are selected for an interview.

Yes. In fact, the Assessor’s Office will not accept hardcopy application materials for most Positions.

No. Application materials will only be considered if they are submitted online through the electronic application system listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity.

Applicants must submit all information listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity in order to be considered for the Position. This may include, but not necessarily be limited to, a resume or cover letter. Please read the Notice of Job Opportunity closely before applying for any Position.