What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Development Supervisor position at City of Berkeley?
The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Revenue Development Supervisor in the Finance Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to help ensure the success of the City's revenue development programs and assume an active leadership role in the Treasury, Customer Service and Revenue Development Division. You'll supervise a team of six Revenue Development Specialists to perform revenue audits and tax compliance reviews of businesses operating in the City.
Specific responsibilities include coordinating and conducting internal and external audits of financial records for fees, taxes, and other revenue sources; performing a wide variety of revenue audits to identify and collect for non-payment and underpayment of taxes and revenues; and identifying unlicensed businesses and correcting sales tax misallocations and City Transfer Tax revenue discrepancies. The City's unique and innovative tax ordinances, like the first sugar-sweetened beverage tax in the US, help fund a variety of programs and services that enrich the Berkeley community.
The Finance Department promotes continuing education by enabling staff to attend conferences and classes pertinent to the job assignments. The Revenue Development Supervisor will have the opportunity to attend the California Municipal Revenue Tax Association Conference as well as periodic meetings with other jurisdictions to collaborate with and learn from public agencies.See the full job description here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/941671
A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:
Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, or closely related field, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional auditing experience, preferably in a government setting. Two years conducting public sector revenue audits in a government setting is desirable.
Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of Berkeley to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, the incumbent is required to maintain a valid California driver’s license as well as a satisfactory driving record.
Applications must be received by February 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:
- Application review for minimum qualifications
- Written exercise (in-person, week of March 3, 2025)
Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.
Salary : $114,973 - $138,969
