What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHIEF DEPUTY TREASURER position at Washoe County?
Position Information
About The Position
The Chief Deputy Treasurer requires a comprehensive understanding of property tax billing, investment management, cash flow forecasting, and office management. Essential duties include supervising the County’s banking operations; overseeing and determining daily cash flow requirements including determining cash availability for investment for Washoe County and the Washoe County Investment Pool participants; completing the annual property tax billing process for Washoe County with the assistance of staff; and acting as the County Treasurer in the Treasurer's absence or when delegated.
About The Treasurer’s Office
The mission of the Washoe County Treasurer’s Office is to provide excellent customer service as we collect, invest, and distribute revenues that fund vital local government services. The Treasurer’s Office is administered by an elected official, the Washoe County Treasurer. When fully staffed, there are twenty-three (23) full-time employees.
Under general direction, plans, organizes, and supervises the operations of the Treasurer's Office; assists the County Treasurer with oversight of the department; and performs related work as required.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of full-time management or supervisory experience within the finance/bookkeeping and/or tax billing field AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License Or Certificate
A valid driver’s license may be required at time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Ideal Candidate
Conditions of Employment
The Chief Deputy Treasurer position is an unclassified, appointed position.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
Submit the required application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washoecounty ;
In addition to the application, the following documents must be included with the application before the filing deadline in order to be considered: ?
Compelling cover letter?
Comprehensive resume which includes how the applicant meets the Ideal Candidate criteria
TENTATIVE TIMELINE
March 24, 2025 – April 14, 2025
Applications Accepted
Week of April 14, 2025
Application materials are reviewed to identify the candidates with the most potential for success in the position.
Weeks of April 14 and 21, 2025
Background Checks conducted on those candidates.
Week of April 28, 2025
Top candidates identified and scheduled for interview
Week of May 5, 2025
Interviews
June 16, 2025
Estimated Start Date
Questions?
Contact: Jessica Gutierrez
jgutierrez@washoecounty.gov
EEO Statement
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law
About The Position
The Chief Deputy Treasurer requires a comprehensive understanding of property tax billing, investment management, cash flow forecasting, and office management. Essential duties include supervising the County’s banking operations; overseeing and determining daily cash flow requirements including determining cash availability for investment for Washoe County and the Washoe County Investment Pool participants; completing the annual property tax billing process for Washoe County with the assistance of staff; and acting as the County Treasurer in the Treasurer's absence or when delegated.
About The Treasurer’s Office
The mission of the Washoe County Treasurer’s Office is to provide excellent customer service as we collect, invest, and distribute revenues that fund vital local government services. The Treasurer’s Office is administered by an elected official, the Washoe County Treasurer. When fully staffed, there are twenty-three (23) full-time employees.
Under general direction, plans, organizes, and supervises the operations of the Treasurer's Office; assists the County Treasurer with oversight of the department; and performs related work as required.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at https://www.washoecounty.gov/humanresources/Careers/jobspecs.php
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of full-time management or supervisory experience within the finance/bookkeeping and/or tax billing field AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License Or Certificate
A valid driver’s license may be required at time of application and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
Ideal Candidate
- Strong background in public finance, property tax administration and collection procedures
- Experience with investment portfolio management and cash flow forecasting
- Knowledge of banking operations and treasury management systems
- Experience with financial forecasting methodologies
- Impeccable integrity and ethical standards
- Resilience under pressure during tax seasons and fiscal year-end activities
- Experience collaborating with government agencies
- Excellent leadership skills, and an ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders
- Skilled at managing office priorities and staff while consistently delivering high-quality work
- Self-starter, work independently, applying their understanding of state and federal laws, past experience, and thorough research to solve problems effectively.
Conditions of Employment
The Chief Deputy Treasurer position is an unclassified, appointed position.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
Submit the required application at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washoecounty ;
In addition to the application, the following documents must be included with the application before the filing deadline in order to be considered: ?
Compelling cover letter?
Comprehensive resume which includes how the applicant meets the Ideal Candidate criteria
TENTATIVE TIMELINE
March 24, 2025 – April 14, 2025
Applications Accepted
Week of April 14, 2025
Application materials are reviewed to identify the candidates with the most potential for success in the position.
Weeks of April 14 and 21, 2025
Background Checks conducted on those candidates.
Week of April 28, 2025
Top candidates identified and scheduled for interview
Week of May 5, 2025
Interviews
June 16, 2025
Estimated Start Date
Questions?
Contact: Jessica Gutierrez
jgutierrez@washoecounty.gov
EEO Statement
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law
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