Special Inventory Tax Lead Deputy Specialist II
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
Harris County Tax Assessor-Collectors Office is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Special Inventory Tax Lead Deputy Specialist II to join our team.
The Special Inventory Tax (SIT) Lead Deputy Specialist II plays a key role in overseeing and supporting the daily operations of the SIT team. This position is responsible for training team members assigning and monitoring workloads and ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws. The Lead Deputy Specialist II manages open records requests for the County Attorney prepares and distributes daily SIT reports explains shortage bills to dealers and responds to dealer questions and concerns. Additional responsibilities include sorting and organizing monthly statements and declarations updating and maintaining rejection files categorizing statements with and without payments and mailing required correspondence.
This is a full-time in-office position. Remote work is not available unless specifically authorized based on operational needsAbout the Tax Assessor-Collector
The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collectors Office is essential for ensuring the proper administration of tax laws and providing vital services to the community. The office plays a key role in local government handling various financial and administrative tasks including:- Property Tax Collection: Assess and collect property taxes for all eligible commercial and residential property owners and entities. Calculate property taxes based on appraised values and ensure collection and distribution to the appropriate entities.
- Motor Vehicle Services: Manage commercial and residential vehicle registration issue license plates and handle vehicle title transfers including the collection of associated fees.
- Voter Registration: Oversee voter registration within the county issue voter registration certificates and maintain an accurate voter registration roll.
- Additional Revenue Collection: Collecting certain fees fines and revenues related to permits or state mandates depending on the countys needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Train mentor and support SIT team members
- Assign delegate and monitor daily work
- Process open record requests
- Prepare and distribute daily SIT reports
- Explain shortage bills to dealers
- Respond to dealer inquiries and resolve complaints
- Sort and organize monthly statements and declarations
- Performs other duties as assigned
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited U.S. institution.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in clerical and/or administrative experience in tax finance or accounting-related role.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in handling customer service inquiries and conflict resolution.
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience in a leadership role.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of special inventory tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- Advanced understanding of tax records management and reporting procedures.
- Strong knowledge of open records request processing and legal guidelines.
- Customer service principles and conflict resolution strategies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and tax-related software systems.
- Leadership and team coordination skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to train and mentor staff.
- Organizational and multitasking skills.
- Proficient in handling sensitive information with confidentiality.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education & Experience:
- Up to one (1) year of specialized or technical training beyond high school.
General Information
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation.
- This is a full-time in-office position. Remote work is not available unless specifically authorized based on operational needs.
- Sedentary role with light physical effort required; however it may at times involve long periods of standing walking bending reaching stretching climbing lifting up to 30 lbs. or similar activities (e.g. filing delivering sorting).
- A frequent volume of work and deadlines impose strain on a routine basis.
- The position may occasionally require extended hours during peak tax periods or special projects.
- Regular application of basic skills (calculator keyboard hand tools eye/hand coordination).
- This role is a standard office role that requires remaining stationary for long periods of time. At times boxes or equipment must be transported weighing up to 30 lbs.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Monday Friday 7:45 am 4:45 pm (subject to overtime and weekends)
Work Location:
- Downtown: 1001 Preston St. Houston TX 77002
Open Until Filled / Reviewing Applications on a Rolling BasisEmployment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Anti Money Laundering
- Account Management
- Agriculture
- Banqueting
- Customer Development
- Financial Planning
