THE COUNTY OF STANISLAUS

TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

ASSISTANT TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR

(MANAGER IV)

$78,187.20-$117,291.20 Annually

Please submit application by: October 8, 2018

Oral Examinations are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 22, 2018

Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector (Manager IV)

About the County

Stanislaus County is located in Central California within 90 minutes of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sili-

con Valley, Sacramento, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and California’s Central Coast. With an estimated

538,388 people calling this area home, the community reflects a region rich in diversity with a strong sense of

community. Two of California’s major north-south transportation routes (Interstate 5 and Highway 99) inter-

sect the area and the County has quickly become one of the dominant logistics center locations on the west

coast.

The County is home to a vibrant arts community with the world-class Gallo Center for the Arts, a symphony

orchestra, and abundant visual and performing arts. Stanislaus County is a global center for agribusiness, po-

sitioned by its mild Mediterranean climate, rich soils and progressive farming practices.

The area is recognized internationally for agricultural innovation with wine, almonds, poultry, milk, cattle, and

walnuts being some of the featured industries. The County is also home to Stanislaus State University, Mod-

esto Junior College and benefits from satellite locations of other high-quality educational institutions. The

County was established in 1854 and has a total land area of 1,515 square miles. Temperatures range from an

average low of 38 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to an average high of 85 degrees in the summer. Temper-

atures move up into the 90s during the summer months with low humidity and cool evening breezes from the

San Joaquin Delta.

About the Department

The Treasurer- Tax Collector Department is comprised of three divisions: Taxes, Treasury, and Revenue Re-

covery. The Taxes Division collects secured and unsecured property taxes along with other revenues, includ-

ing cannabis tax, to help a variety of public agencies meet their financial goals. The Department also issues

licenses for various types of businesses. The Treasury Division accepts deposits for all County departments,

school districts and special districts, processes deposits for county-wide over the counter credit card pay-

ments and receives absent heir funds to be held in trust before distribution to the State of California. The Rev-

enue Recovery Division provides a centralized collection, billing and debt resolution service to all County de-

partments and interagency participants. The division utilizes well-qualified, knowledgeable staff to collect on

outstanding debts using professional collection and billing services for the resolution of debts owed to the

County and other partnering agencies. The Revenue Recovery clients consist of over 20 county departments,

several city agencies and the Superior Court of Stanislaus County.

Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector (Manager IV)

About the Position Under direction of the elected Treasurer-Tax Collector, the incumbent will oversee, direct, and organize the day-to-day operation of the Treasurer-Tax Collector Office. This position will have primary responsibility for the Department budget, program development, and extensive community contact; and will act on behalf of the Treasurer-Tax Collector in the absence of and, when called upon. Typical Tasks

• Provide leadership in developing and maintaining commitment to accomplishing the goals and objec-tives that support the mission of the Department and Board of Supervisors;

• Evaluate office operations, and make recommendations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness as ap-propriate;

• Hire, discipline, transfer, promote, demote, supervise and evaluate assigned personnel within the Treasurer-Tax Collector Office;

• Assist in staff training and development;

• Supervise and participate in the collection of County taxes, including transient occupancy tax and can-nabis tax;

• Interpret and implement the Revenue and Taxation Code, State Government Code, Bankruptcy Code, IRS and other related rules and regulations required to operate the department;

• Manage delinquent tax collections;

• Prepare and assist in conducting the public sale of tax-defaulted properties; prepare related advertise-ments and reports;

• Oversee tracking of open bankruptcies with tax accounts; submit claims for the collection of taxes; ac-cept payments and maintain accurate accounting of balances due for each case until disbursed or dis-missed;

• Oversee the collection of debts owed to County departments and outside agencies;

• Establish and maintain internal accounting and record-keeping controls;

• Review and verify calculations, deposits, worksheets, entries, and various records and reports for com-pleteness and accuracy;

• Supervise and participate in the maintenance of the County treasury, including receiving, receipting, recording and depositing funds into bank accounts; calculating daily cash flow requirements and availa-ble monies; transferring funds; balancing bank statements and preparing month end reports, etc.;

• Prepare, submit and monitor Department budget;

• Monitor Department contracts;

• Monitor and ensure Department compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, ordinances and standards;

• Prepare and review agenda items for action required by the Board of Supervisors;

• Receive and respond to inquiries, requests for assistance and complaints from the public;

• Represent the Department at meetings and other functions as directed; and

• Prepare correspondence and reports on behalf of the Department.

Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector (Manager IV)

Skills and abilities

• Establish and maintain cooperative interdepartmental

and inter-agency public relations;

• Participate and implement team-building strategic

planning, organizational change and performance

measures;

• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks

from design through implementation and follow-up;

• Demonstrate strong analytical and organizational

skills and abilities;

• Manage sensitive and complex issues among inter-

nal and external customers;

• Effectively perform treasury, revenue collection, and

official government record-keeping duties;

• Manage and supervise staff at a variety of levels;

and

• Present analytical and financial data both orally and

in writing in a clear and concise manner to policy

makers, the media and public.

Knowledge

• Pertinent Federal, State and county laws, codes, reg-

ulations and standards;

• State and County budget policies;

• Management practices including organizing, staffing,

planning and generally accepted personnel manage-

ment practices and policies; and

• Investment standards, practices and analysis.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with major work in Public or Busi-

ness Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Eco-

nomics; AND

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experi-

ence in a related financial area, including two (2)

years at the management or supervisory level.

Desirable Experience

• Four (4) years experience in tax collections;

OR

• Four (4) years experience in investments and/or

cash management.

.

Proof of education is required for verification purposes at

the time of application. Applicants who are unable to

submit proof must call (209) 525-6333 to make other ar-

rangements prior to submitting application. Failure to

submit proof or make other arrangements will result in

disqualification.

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Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector (Manager IV)

Compensation and Benefits - Annual Salary $78,187.20—$117,291.20

The current salary range for this position is open with hiring dependent upon experience and qualifications.

The County of Stanislaus provides a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time

County employees including:

• Excellent retirement benefit (2% at approximately age 61 formula);

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic term life insurance plans;

• County paid Deferred Compensation at 1.5% of base salary;

• Two weeks annual vacation upon entering County service;

• 32 additional vacation hours annually;

• 56 hours administrative/management leave per year (does not carry over);

• 96 hours of sick leave annually;

• 10 paid holidays annually;

• $900 annual Professional Development Reimbursement;

• Disability protection;

• Optional participation in Flexible Spending Account programs; and

• Employee Assistance Program.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM

Find out if you qualify for the AES Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for full-time public sector

employees by contacting (866) 706-5005.

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Unclassified Service of the County and considered “at

will” for labor relations purposes.

Incumbents are also subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments. The in-

dividual selected will participate in the Stanislaus County Pay-for-Performance program, as well as receive

additional benefits.

Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector (Manager IV)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Stanislaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to submit online application(s) for open position(s).

Stanislaus County is committed to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the gen-

eral public, co-workers, supervisors, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of

race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic

information, pregnancy related condition, marital status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gen-

der expression, age (over 40), political affiliation or belief, or military or veteran status.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to com-

pleting the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the educa-

tion, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the pri-

mary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS

Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Describe the special test

arrangements you require in the “Additional Information” section of the application form.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Pass County-paid pre-employment drug screening and job-related background investigation.

• Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.

• Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.

APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS

Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity,

fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the

Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are mailed.

DISCLAIMER

Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this flyer to better meet the

needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any

provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in

the bulletin is information, which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This in-

formation is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the

Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum

of Understandings, and such information prevails over information contained in this flyer. Questions regarding

this announcement may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/ Personnel.

The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classifica-

tion. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at

http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under "Disability Management".

http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/

The County of Stanislaus and its employees embrace the Club Wellness Mission Statement.

The Mission of Club Wellness is to facilitate and encourage the “good health” of the county workforce. “Good

health” is a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or

infirmity; health is a resource for everyday life, not the object of living, and is a positive concept emphasizing

social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities. The program seeks to increase awareness and

knowledge of all employee benefits, nurture a team spirit and positive health behaviors, to motivate employees

to adopt healthier habits and to provide opportunities and a supportive environment to create positive lifestyle

changes.

For more information on Club Wellness go to www.myclubwellness.com

The County of Stanislaus and its employees embrace the Club Wellness Mission Statement.

The Mission of Club Wellness is to facilitate and encourage the “good health” of the county workforce.

“Good health” is a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of

disease or infirmity; health is a resource for everyday life, not the object of living, and is a positive concept

emphasizing social and personal resources as well as physical capabilities. The program seeks to in-

crease awareness and knowledge of all employee benefits, nurture a team spirit and positive health be-

haviors, to motivate employees to adopt healthier habits and to provide opportunities and a supportive en-

vironment to create positive lifestyle changes.

For more information on Club Wellness go to www.myclubwellness.com