Revenue Officer
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$ 4902 - 6521
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The salary for this position is: $4902.00 - $6521.00 monthly
Thurston County Treasurers Officeis seeking a professional motivated and dependable candidate for the position of Revenue Officer to join our team. The Revenue Officer is responsible for independently conducting the collection processes for real property tax foreclosure and personal property distraint action including researching contacting and interviewing delinquent taxpayers or their representatives issuing and serving distraint notices and warrants and preparing legal documentation for tax foreclosure. This is an exciting opportunity for those with collection administrative and customer services experience seeking to begin their career in Treasurers Office work in a great environment and receive excellent benefits.
Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts legal research and compiles information related to the collection of real and personal property taxes that is subject to distraint or legal action often requiring coordination with the Prosecuting Attorneys property owners of due dates for payment to avoid foreclosure or distraint costs.
- Contacts delinquent taxpayers in the field by phone and/or through correspondence to effect necessary utilizes skip-tracing methods to locate delinquent follow-up letters personally contacts owners not responding and discusses reasons for tax delinquency.
- Conducts interviews with taxpayers and/or their attorneys accountants or agents to determine methods of liquidating tax in resolving payment of taxes issues.
- Issues and serves Warrant of legal requirements as to notice and assessment or identity of goods are legal documentation with Prosecuting Attorney and prepares legal notification to taxpayer.
- Prepares request for bids for title proposals and awards title work to successful bidder.
- Manages the bankruptcy process to include preparing documentation on the claims maintaining records and representing the Treasurer at court and at creditor meetings.
- Performs financial analysis and information and develops statistical records for the collection process.
- Maintains records of personal property tax collections and prepares an annual list of delinquent taxes to present to the County Commissioners as required by law.
- Coordinates collection issues with other County departments as well as outside agencies including other treasurers offices lien holders and taxing and governmental authorities as necessary.
- Develops the budget including cost estimates and revenue charges for the Treasurers M&O budget on a regular basis and provides budget recommendations to the Treasurer.
- Prepares and oversees the annual auction of unpaid property tax foreclosure.
To view the full job classification click here:Revenue Officer
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Work Environment The majority of the work is generally performed in an office tasks require significant amounts of time working at the computer.
- Schedule - Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Workload demands may occasionally require work outside the assigned work hours.
- Travel Requirements -Regular field work which involves travel to businesses or other property locations throughout the County.Field work is performed in a variety of weather conditions and involves walking over a variety of terrain.
- Customer Interactions - Interactions via phone writing in-person and video with Thurston County staff and the public.
WHO WE ARE:
The Thurston County Treasurers Office is responsible for billing and receipting taxes and assessments as well as receipting and reporting real estate excise taxes. Our office is responsible for the tax foreclosure processes on real and personal property. We are also the bank for the countys government entities which includes 40 outside districts like school districts fire districts utility districts and others.
Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized appreciated and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each persons talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures lifestyles backgrounds and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage
WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:
- Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle.
- Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team you will enjoy great employee benefits including a retirement plan pre-tax savings accounts as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visitThurston County Employee Benefit Plansfor more information.
- Paid Leave:Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paidholidays.
- Robust Training Program:Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career learn new skill sets and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
- Flexible Work Schedules:Some of the options that employees may take advantage of including alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
- Deferred Compensation:The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness:This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans to get their student loans repaid.Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Why youll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washingtons South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating hiking skiing and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia known for its many restaurants microbreweries coffee shops farmers markets kids activities history and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at.
Message to potential applicants:We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position and meet the minimum qualifications we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED and three years experience which includes the interpretation and application of laws and regulations and/or the collections of delinquent accounts or any combination of additional training and/or experiences that provides the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.
- Must have the ability to efficiently use a personal computer and related software programs to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position.
- Current Washington State Drivers License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to work under pressure and move between types of jobs without workflow disruption or errors.
- Ability to prioritize own work as well as others to meet deadlines and demands of highly seasonal work.
- Knowledge of legal descriptions real estate terminology and documents.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations which govern tax collection and administration.
- Ability to effectively deal with the public on complex or technical issues.
- Ability to formulate business correspondence and reports and to prepare and maintain clerical records.
OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
Questions about this recruitment Please contact: Eric Sullivan Program Manager at or
This position is:
- Represented by a union
- Eligible for benefits
- Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Items requested for consideration:
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.
THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment services and activities which is free from restriction based on race sex marital status color creed or religion national origin age sexual orientation including gender expression or identity pregnancy status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status genetic information or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston Countys Human Resources at . Those who are deaf deaf-blind hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-) to connect with Washington Relay.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
