Tax Collector
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Job Title: Tax Assessor/Collector Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Administrative
Reports to: Business Manager/Director Date Revised:
Dept./School: Tax Office
Primary Purpose:
Serve as chief administrator of the districts tax office and carry out the tax assessment and collection functions for the school district.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Eligible for registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as a Registered Tax Assessor/Collector (RTA)
Bonded as required by Texas Tax Code 6.29
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Must be 18 years of age
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of state and local tax codes
Knowledge of local area and its properties
Ability to interpret data
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Strong communication public relations and interpersonal skills
Experience:
years experience in property tax operations
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Tax Assessment
- Monitor activities of the county tax appraisal district and work with representatives on appraisal of properties in the district.
- Determine the total appraised value assessed value and taxable value of property taxable by the district and submit an appraisal roll to the Board of Trustees showing the appraised assessed and taxable values.
- Calculate the tax imposed on each property on the appraisal roll and prepare and mail a tax bill to the person or authorized agent listed.
Tax Collection
- Collect and deposit revenue for current and delinquent taxes in designated depository(ies).
- Certify an estimate of the tax collection rate for the current year and any amount collected over the anticipated amount in the preceding year.
- Prepare a current and cumulative delinquent tax roll each year and deliver delinquent notices to property owners or their agents.
- Resolve tax problems and complaints in an equitable manner including refunding overpayments or erroneous payments of taxes as provided by law. Report adjustments to districts auditor.
Policy Reports and Law
- Compile maintain file and present all reports records and other documents as requested or required by law including mandatory monthly and annual reporting of all tax collected or delinquent.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and local board policy. Ensure property taxation is fair and uniform and apply all laws rules methods and procedures in a uniform manner to all taxpayers.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Personnel Management
- Select train supervise and evaluate staff and make sound recommendations relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise evaluate and recommend the hiring and firing of tax assistant(s).
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting. Occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse. Occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
Employment Type
Full-Time
