Job Description

The Deputy Assessor directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Office of the Assessor including establishing policies and procedures; and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Please click one of the links below to learn more about Sacramento County, the Assessor's Office, and the position:

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Key Responsibilities

Lead multiple divisions and large operational teams
Drive strategic initiatives and organizational performance
Improve service delivery and modernize processes
Manage budgets, staffing, and resource planning
Interpret and implement legislation and policy changes
Mentor managers and future leaders
Represent the office with government leaders, stakeholders, and the public
Serve as acting Assessor when assigned

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an experienced, respected, and forward-thinking leader who combines technical expertise with strong people leadership skills.

The Successful Candidates Will Bring:

Extensive experience in property assessment, appraisal, audit, or assessment administration
Strong leadership of managers, supervisors, and multidisciplinary teams
Ability to drive change, innovation, and operational excellence
Excellent judgment, communication, and political acumen
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability
Commitment to public service and ethical leadership
Ability to build trust across teams and with the community

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in public or business administration, economics, finance, accounting, real estate, information technology, or a closely related fi eld.

AND

Four (4) years of full-time, paid experience managing staff performing assessment technical services, assessment standards, systems development, and/or audit or appraisal valuation work of residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, specialized personal and business properties, or any other property type as required by the California State Board of Equalization.

Note: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year of full-time experience equals 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on one of the posted cut-off dates of 4/29/26, 5/13/26, or 6/3/26.Please view the official job announcement for all requirements and testing information. The full job announcement and online application are available for viewing on our website.

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