Tax Collector Clerk I/II - Extra-Help Tax Collector Clerk I/II

Examples of Duties

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 $20.48 - $22.59 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.
  
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I
Experience:
One (1) year of general clerical and typing experience including one (1) year of experience in entry level clerical accounting work or certification of completion or proof of enrollment in an Office Training Course

Level II
Experience:
One (1) year of experience performing duties equivalent to a Tax Collector Clerk I in Merced County.

Typing Skills:
Type at a corrected rate of 30 words per minute from clear copy and 10 key by touch.

Essential Functions

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.
  
• Accounting principles and practices and complex financial recordkeeping procedures.
  
• 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.

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• Represented Employees $10,000