Tax and Revenue Specialist I/II

*Current County employees may be eligible for a higher step placement per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Performs a full range of revenue collection and account servicing functions for delinquent accounts across various County departments in support of the Tax Collector’s Office. Working under general supervision, the incumbent executes established tasks in strict accordance with County policies, procedures, and legal standards. This role requires high attention to detail, as errors in judgment or processing directly impact operational efficiency, payment accuracy, revenue distribution, and potential County legal liability.

Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of major duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may be assigned varying combinations of the essential functions listed, with or without reasonable accommodation, and may be required to perform additional position-specific tasks.

• Performs a wide scope of complex and specialized technical financial and statistical record keeping work; maintains and updates account receivables in various computer programs.
• Investigates delinquent accounts for collections of monies due, gathers and investigates financial information from credit sources.
• Uses a variety of methods and procedures for locating absent taxpayers.
• Establish payments plans for delinquent tax payers.
• Prepare levy notices to financial institutions against delinquent tax payers
• Maintains the mobile home transfer program by issuing demands for security deposits and issuing mobile home tax clearance certificates as requested by taxpayers and title and escrow companies.
• Assists the Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector in the processes of preparing for a Tax Deed Sale, which include reviewing and editing legal documents and publications.
• Field inquiries from the general public, realtors, title companies and mortgage companies related to property taxes, tax delinquency, special assessments and transient occupancy taxes.
• Receives legal documents; examines documents for completeness and conformity to requirements; return unacceptable documents; prepare files for new clients. Prepares new collection fee schedules according to legal code requirements; assign internal trust numbers; set-up billing codes; update computer program.
• Collect payments, issue receipts, balance cash drawers; deposit collections into County Collector Trust for distribution; reconciles daily and monthly collections and distributions; field collections.
• Prepare month-end distribution of payments, prepare transfers, prepare warrants to restitution victims, prepare reports to referring departments regarding monthly collections and balances; prepare monthly collection report to the Board of Supervisors; Prepare and send monthly client billings; prepare judgments for recording, prepare judgment satisfactions.
• Verify, enter, retrieve, correct, maintain, and update information in computer collection system; maintain a variety of financial/statistical records.
• Assists other departmental personnel in performance of other duties; perform related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.Tax & Revenue Specialist I

• Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED with college coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, business administration or closely related field; AND
• Two (2) years of responsible experience in financial work and/or tax collection, including investigative methods, collection procedures, financial recordkeeping and cash handling; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in bookkeeping, accounting, business administration or closely related field: AND
• One (1) year of responsible experience in financial work and/or tax collection, including investigative methods, collection procedures, financial recordkeeping and cash handling;

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Tax & Revenue Specialist II

• Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED with college coursework in bookkeeping, accounting, business administration or closely related field; AND
• Four (4) years of responsible experience in financial work and/or tax collection, including investigative methods, collection procedures, financial recordkeeping and cash handling; OR
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in bookkeeping, accounting, business administration or closely related field: AND
• Three (3) year of responsible experience in financial work and/or tax collection, including investigative methods, collection procedures, financial recordkeeping and cash handling;

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS 
Must possess and maintain a valid California (or other approved state) driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through State law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County of Del Norte requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Work-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Complete and maintain current on all required trainings designated to this position including but not limited to Sexual Harassment Prevention & Anti-Harassment, Disaster Service Worker Training, Workplace Violence Prevention, Workplace Safety & IIPP Training, and other job specific requirements.

Employees are required to comply with all safety and health requirements as outlined by OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations. The employer will provide necessary training and personal protective equipment as required by law. 

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Understands methods for working constructively and effectively in a team environment, including making positive contributions to the operations, functions, and working relationships of various committees.
• Records Management: Principles, practices, and methods of records management, archiving, and records retention for local government.

Skills & Abilities 

• Written Communication: Skill in preparing clear, concise, and effective written correspondence, including emails, reports, agendas, minutes, and other official documents related to board meetings and general office operations.
• Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with groups and individuals, including engineers, architects, contractors, developers, business leaders, supervisors, employees, elected officials, departments, agencies, and the public, both in writing and verbally.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email platforms for document creation, data management, presentations, and effective communication.
• Confidentiality: Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Organization & Time Management: Work independently, organize multiple tasks, and meet mandatory deadlines, including those associated with Board meeting cycles.