Tax Collector Clerk I/II - Extra-Help Tax Collector Clerk I/II at Merced County, CA

About the Department

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies.   Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $21.93 - $24.19 per hour.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Collects unsecured personal property, delinquent, secured and supplemental taxes.
   
• Collects taxes over the counter and posts collections to appropriate tax rolls and records.
  
  
• Receive and process payments of cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and/or other acceptable forms of payment from customers.
  
  
• Issue receipts for all transactions and maintain proper documentation. 
  
  
• Assist in periodic audits by providing necessary records and responding to questions related to cash transactions. 
  
  
• Maintain a balanced cash drawer, counting cash at the beginning and end of each shift. 
  
  
• Perform, prepare, and maintain detailed reconciliation reports and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
   
• May explain tax statements and penalties to the public.
   
• Releases bonds when taxes are paid.
   
• Compose correspondence pertaining to delinquency taxes.
   
• Computes delinquent charges and costs.
   
• Maintains records of outstanding delinquent tax balances.
   
• Create monthly reports of unsecured personal property redemptions and maintains records.
   
• Posts figures to a variety of tax records and maintains records and files.
   
• Assists in the public auction including deed to purchaser and deposits of proceeds.
   
• Researches and files claims on bankruptcy cases.

Position Duties

Level I
Experience:
One (1) year of general clerical or cash handling experience.

Level II
Experience:
One (1) year of experience performing duties equivalent to a Tax Collector Clerk I in Merced County or two (2) years of clerical or cash handling experience.

Minimum Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
   
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
   
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
   
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.
   
• Respond appropriately to situations.
   
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
   
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
   
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
   
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
   
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
   
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
  
  

• Operation, responsibilities, and common procedures of a County Tax Office.
   
• California Revenue and Taxation Code as applied to local tax collection and reporting requirements.
   
• Office management methods, equipment and practices.
  
  
• Cash handling and reconciliation procedures. 
  
  
• Billing and collection processes.
   
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices.
   
• Basic mathematics functions.
   
• Property parcel descriptions and terminology.
  
  

• Learn/Interpret and apply State and local laws and regulations pertaining to tax collections and tax recordkeeping procedures.
   
• Perform clerical work associated with the maintenance of tax collection records.
   
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
   
• Prepare correspondence independently.
   
• Maintain accurate financial records.
   
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.