What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Collector Clerk I / II - Extra-Help Tax Collector Clerk I / II position at Merced County, CA?
Salary : $42,598.40 - $57,158.40 Annually
Location : Merced County Treasurer / Tax Collector Department 2222 M St Merced, CA
Job Type : Extra-help
Job Number : 2400219
Department : Tax Collector
Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
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
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
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.
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental
Vision Insurance - VSP
DISABILITY INSURANCE
State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.
LIFE INSURANCE
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee
RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.
EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.
EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24 / 7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.
THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND / OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.
For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682
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This recruitment is being established to fill both full time and part time positions. Please indicate below all types of work you would be willing to accept :
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Salary : $42,598 - $57,158
