What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE position at City of Newport News?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for supervising and assisting employees of assigned section with the
more difficult work assignments and decisions and performing a variety of
accounting support and bookkeeping activities.
WORK BEHAVIOR STATEMENTS /JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises and assists employees of assigned responsibilities to include, but not
limited to, Business License, Business Related Taxes, State Income Taxes, Tax
Relief, Personal Property Taxes and DMV Select. Plans and assigns daily work;
routes correspondence; plans the work flow of the section; assists taxpayers in
person, over the telephone, or by correspondence.
Reviews job applications, interviews applicants, and makes recommendations for
selections; reviews and evaluates the work of the department's employees;
evaluates employees' performance, and recommends personnel actions; monitors
employees' time records; trains staff members in department policies, procedures,
and related laws and codes; and in the use of the computer systems; oversees
processing system and implements changes as appropriate; maintains records/
files for the department.
Makes independent decisions on procedural issues; prepares and/or reviews
various weekly, monthly, and/or annual reports.
Drafts or reviews all correspondence requiring special attention.
Performs the more difficult work of the department as needed, and handles the
more complex inquiries.
Performs other related duties as required.
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KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER COMPETENCIES:
Thorough knowledge of applicable city ordinances and state and local statutes
related to assigned section.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of
supervision.
Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read and understand complex written materials and instructions.
Ability to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of others.
Ability to analyze and evaluate complex administrative situations, to research
information through several processes and to exercise appropriate judgement in
establishing priorities and actions to take.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships and to deal
effectively and courteously with the public.
Ability to type and enter and retrieve information on peripheral computer
equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma
and 5 years of closely related experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires an acceptable background check.
Requires a valid driver’s license.