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Class Code: 0086

SENIOR TAX/TAG CLERK

SUMMARY: Under general to limited supervision, performs a variety of clerical activities in a County revenue collection or tag processing facility, with possible lead worker responsibility.

TASKS:

· Processes money received in order to account for vehicle tag/title fees, personal property/real estate taxes, occupational/hunting/fishing license fees, and/or information/research fees.

· Instructs staff in work activities and procedures in order to ensure that employees complete assignments correctly.

· Proofreads a variety of transactions, printouts, summary reports, or on screen data in order to identify data entry errors.

· Processes a variety of records associated with delinquent real estate taxes in order to collect delinquent taxes.

· Liaisons with Supervisor and Department staff in order to maximize efficiency/effectiveness of Department operations.

· Interacts with the public or other County staff/officials in order to assist them in using Department services/programs, collect fees, answer questions, identify their service needs, and explain Department policies and procedures.

· Posts funds received in order to credit the proper account for disbursement by determining license, permit, property ID, and/or account number, entering data into computer, and issuing receipt.

· Prepares a variety of correspondence, notifications, forms, meeting minutes, and related documents in order to communicate information to staff and/or the public.

· Resolves a variety of problems/issues from the public in order to maximize the efficiency/effectiveness of office operation and/or service provided.

· Reviews payments and/or related documents in order to ensure accuracy.

· Retrieves information/summary reports from a variety of databases in order to facilitate data/trend analysis, and/or provide data/information to staff, County officials, and/or the public.

· Processes a variety of records associated with Tax Certificate Sales in order to collect delinquent taxes.

· Processes requests for Department materials/information received by phone, fax, email, or in person in order to provide patrons with requested materials/information.

· Processes a variety of records associated with private agency registrations in order to complete the registration process.

· Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS – REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE: (Applicants are expected to possess the required Knowledges, Abilities, and/or Skills listed below prior to being hired for positions in this job class.)

• Knowledge of the general operating policies and procedures of the assigned Department.
• Knowledge of procedures for operating various office equipment, including personal computers.
• Knowledge of the chain of command in the assigned Department.
• Knowledge of the operation and use of the database used.
• Knowledge of abbreviations/codes to be used in a variety of databases.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for processing incoming/outgoing data/files.
• Knowledge of data needed on checks.
• Knowledge of general policies, procedures, and techniques for interacting with disruptive individuals.
• Knowledge of Department policies and procedures for handling cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques, and resources for researching tax related information.
• Knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures of the assigned revenue collection agency.
• Knowledge of established policies and procedures for retention of public records.
• Ability to enter data into a variety of database applications.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and/or division.
• Ability to understand, follow, and explain a variety of Department policies and procedures.
• Ability to read names, account numbers, amounts and related information on a variety of documents.
• Ability to sort/file materials alphabetically, chronologically, and/or numerically.
• Ability to read and understand data/information from a variety of computer printouts or related documents.
• Ability to touch type.
• Ability to identify errors in account numbers, dates, amounts or related information.
• Ability to learn/perform a variety of work activities in assigned Department.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment.
• Ability to review/evaluate data/information to identify errors.
• Ability to prioritize work activities.
• Ability to operate a calculator to tabulate check totals, credit card transactions, work activity counts, etc.
• Ability to evaluate data/information and make decisions in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines.


• Ability to use a variety of spreadsheet/database applications to compile summary statistics.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or political affiliation.

· Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County=s Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS – NOT REQUIRED AT TIME OF HIRE BUT EXPECTED TO BE DEVELOPED ON THE JOB: (The following Knowledges, Abilities, and/or Skills listed below, although considered to be necessary in order to perform the work of this job title, are not required at time of hire.)

• Knowledge of established customer service policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of types and locations of various materials and services within the assigned Department or facility.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to perform routine/minor maintenance/repairs on a variety of office and computer related equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in a high stress situations.

DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school; three (3) years of office support, cashier or closely related work; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bargaining Unit: White Collar

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Class Spec: Established: 06/2004

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