Tax Enforcement Investigator l/II
Tax Enforcement Investigator l/II
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector is seeking a Tax Enforcement Investigator I/II who will be assigned to the Tax Enforcement Unit.
The selected candidate will be responsible for collecting delinquent unsecured property taxes on assets such as business personal property mobile homes boats aircraft and possessory interests. This includes conducting fieldwork contacting taxpayers by phone and in person setting up payment arrangements and enforcing collections through bank and property seizures when necessary. The role requires strong investigative and research skills to locate taxpayers and their assets using public records tax rolls and bankruptcy files. The candidate will also prepare reports for hearings or litigation and assist with various collection activities including DMV holds State Intercept programs secured tax collection and tax sale postings. This position plays a critical role in supporting the enforcement of local revenue collection efforts. This position requires operating county vehicles to visit taxpayers properties in the field and request payment.
The most competitive candidate will have prior experience in tax collection or debt recovery with a strong understanding of tax codes and legal procedures. They will possess excellent investigative skills be able to locate hard-to-find taxpayers and assets and have experience negotiating payment arrangements. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with fieldwork including property and bank seizures and be skilled at preparing reports for hearings or litigation. Strong communication problem-solving and organizational skills are essential as well as the ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing needs.
This class is distinguished from the Senior Tax Enforcement Investigator in that the latter is responsible for supervising and participating in the activities of the Unsecured Property Tax Division.
Incumbents of Tax Enforcement Investigator I are expected to promote to the next higher level of Tax Enforcement Investigator II after acquiring the necessary experience and demonstrating satisfactory job performanceMeet the Team!
The Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector is responsible for the billing and collection of property taxes and for the receiving processing investing and most importantly safeguarding of public funds as mandated by the laws of the state of California. The combined office is led by Matthew Jennings a countywide publicly elected official serving the fourth largest county in California by landmass and by population. Established May 9 1893 Riverside County encompasses 7303 square miles 28 cities and a population of nearly 2.3 million. Can you see yourself here
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Extensive utilization of field work or personal visits to locate and contact individuals and organizations to secure information and enforce compliance with specific provisions of tax laws rules or regulations; disseminates relevant information in order to enforce compliance with the tax law.
Analyzes balance sheets and profit and loss statements; reviews recorded documents for encumbrances on real or personal property to determine the equity in such property for seizures or priority of liens; investigates possible tax evasions.
Seizes and impounds personal property for tax delinquencies; represents the County at administrative hearings regarding the seized property and arranges for the sale of the seized items; investigates complaints.
Verifies tax liability and secures evidence for court prosecution when necessary.
Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with Federal State and local government agencies.
Prepares reports and correspondence; reviews bankruptcy and State and Federal court files; and testifies in court when required.
Consults in-house and external directories and personally contacts management companies owners and lessees to locate delinquent taxpayers; and collects routine delinquent unsecured tax bills of higher dollar amounts.
Researches returned tax bills and notices for new addresses; conducts research on mobile home tax accounts and coordinates efforts with the Assessor and State of California.
Researches Federal and State court files particularly for bankruptcy accounts.
Researches County records at the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Community Health Superior Court and Registrar of Voters offices; responds to phone calls for Tax Enforcement Investigators as needed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
TAX ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR I
$21.87 - $32.57 Hourly
$3791.28 - $5645.85 Monthly
$45495.34 - $67.751.16 AnnuallyOPTION I
Experience: Two years of experience in the collections investigative or law enforcement fields which must have included the collection of pertinent financial information via face-to-face interviews and research; and applying skip tracing techniques or determining and scheduling payments or determining legal action to be taken on delinquent accounts.
OPTION II
Experience: Two years of experience in unsecured portions of Revenue and Taxation Code including tax bills notices payments refunds and liens; and Federal Bankruptcy Act and Bulk Transfer Act or mobile home property taxes and tax clearances.
BOTH OPTIONS
Education from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience on the basis of 16 semester or 24 quarter units in business administration or related field for one year of experience.
Knowledge of: Unsecured portions of Revenue and Taxation Code including tax bills notices payments refunds and liens; Federal Bankruptcy Act and Bulk Transfer Act; mobile home property taxes and tax clearances; basic mathematics including interest computations.
TAX ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II
$25.65- $38.19 Hourly
$4445.54 - $6619.24 Monthly
$53346.52 - $79430.92 Annually
OPTION IExperience: Three years of experience in the collections investigative or law enforcement fields which must have included the collection of pertinent financial information via face-to-face interviews and research; and applying skip tracing techniques or determining and scheduling payments or determining legal action to be taken on delinquent accounts.
OPTION II
Experience: Three years of experience in unsecured portions of Revenue and Taxation Code including tax bills notices payments refunds and liens; and Federal Bankruptcy Act and Bulk Transfer Act or mobile home property taxes and tax clearances.
BOTH OPTIONS
Education from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience on the basis of 16 semester or 24 quarter units in business administration or related field for one year of experience.
OR
One year of experience as a Tax Enforcement Investigator I with Riverside County.
Knowledge of: The principles methods and techniques used in collections work; the investigative procedures necessary in collecting delinquent accounts; laws rules regulations and codes pertaining to the legal collection of funds; financial record keeping and billing procedures; sources of information used in checking financial conditions assets and responsibility; the basic rules of evidence and court procedures.
Ability to: Obtain personal and financial information through interviews; interpret the principles laws and legal procedures involved in collections work; gather analyze and evaluate data in order to draw logical conclusions and to adopt effective courses of action; communicate effectively under stressful conditions with the general public and representatives of other agencies; establish and maintain records and accounts; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate:Possession of a valid California Drivers License will be required.
Open to All Applicants
Applicants who are current employees of theTreasurer-Tax Collectormay be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
For questions regarding this recruitment
For specific questions regarding this position contact Bianca Galaviz at.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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