Deputy Tax Collector

Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for a Deputy Tax Collector. This position directs the collection of property taxes as established by Oregon Revised Statutes for the benefit of Yamhill County. Maintenance of the tax roll foreclosure proceedings and collection of current and delinquent property taxes. Receives directives from the Assessor for changes corrections or additions to the certified tax roll to maintain a continuous state of balance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under general supervision of the county Assessor / Tax Collector who outlines objectives and reviews performance for overall results.

The Benefits

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.13/month for PPO and $0 monthly for HMO for 2025 to 2026 plan year. *

• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.

*Subject to theAFCSME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 6/30/2026).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley within proximity to the Oregon Coast the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race religion gender sexual orientation national origin age marital or veteran status medical condition or disability or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular prompt and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources at or via email at.

Veterans Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238 veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify a Veterans Hiring Preference Form MUST be completed and submitted with the application along with other supporting documentation. For the form and information for this process pleaseclick here.(Download PDF reader)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veterans Hiring Preference Form please contact Human Resources at or via email at.

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KNOWLEDGE OF:
Oregon Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules including but not limited to Measure 50 and Measure 5 as they pertain to the taxation and assessment of real and personal property in the State of Oregon.
Budgeting procedures and techniques.
Principles and practices of assessment apportionment levy and collection of public taxes.
Principles and practices of real and personal property appraisal.
Accounting principles and methods.
Microsoft Office suite products including Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
How to prioritize organize and complete work assignments independently within prescribed deadlines.
Assessment and Taxation laws rules regulations and department policies.

SKILLS IN:
Tax collection procedures for the State of Oregon.
Calculation of tax bills and interest and accounting principles and practices.
Maintaining confidential records.
Conducting research to problem solve.
Interpreting and applying laws rules and regulations related to assessment and taxation.
Communicating technical information to others to deal effectively in confrontational situations and to make clear concise presentations.
Advanced keyboarding to enter technical data into an established data platform.

ABILITY TO:
Respond to complex and specific questions regarding the functions of the Assessment and Taxation office in a polite and efficient manner both in person via e-mail and on the telephone.
Locate property using tax maps and legal descriptions in order to assist customers and to communicate with city and county offices.
Maintain cooperative professional relationships with customers peers supervisors and the community in general.
Effectively operate office equipment such as a personal computer terminal printer fax scanner electronic calculator copier and multi-line telephone system.
Work effectively in a multi-task and deadline-driven environment.
Quickly learn new skills and use the new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Assessment and Taxation office.
Utilize integrity ingenuity and resourcefulness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Follow security procedures and maintain data confidentiality when processing confidential documents.
Comply with work scheduling and attendance requirements in accordance with Yamhill County and Assessment and Taxation policy.
Explain property tax exemption programs eligibility requirements application deadlines and other program information as requested.
Attend work as scheduled and/or required.

Four years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping functions. Experience in assessment and tax collection is preferred. Administrative or management experience is desirable with one years experience as a lead worker or supervisor. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelors in accounting or related field and two years of managerial or supervisory experience or candidates with an associates in accounting or related field and 5 years of managerial or supervisory role.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to secure and maintain a drivers license valid in the state of Oregon or an acceptable alternative means of transportation. May be required to drive a county vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid drivers license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.

May be subject to successful completion of a background check.

The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical that of an office. Work also involves travel to clients homes and meetings. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

The employee is regularly required to sit talk or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion handle or feel and to stand walk reach bend or lift up to 20-30 pounds.

Contact with the public in home or office environments may risk exposure to people with irrational/hostile behavior contagious diseases or contact with domestic animals.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.