Personal Property Tax Collector

About the role

The Tax Division within Washington County’s Department of Assessment and Taxation (A&T), is currently seeking a Personal Property Tax Collector to join our team!

This position reports directly to the Tax Collection Supervisor. The Department of Assessment & Taxation (A&T) Collections unit bills more than 200,000 property accounts and collects more than $1billion in revenue each year. Revenues are distributed to cities, schools, and other taxing districts within the County.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of delinquent personal property, machinery, equipment, and utility tax accounts
• Conduct fieldwork, including site visits, serving legal documents, and collecting delinquent taxes
• Prepare and issue legal notices such as warrants, garnishments, seizure notices, and demands
• Perform detailed investigative research to locate taxpayers, assets, business activity, and transaction history
• Work with banks, attorneys, courts, the Sheriff’s Office, and secured creditors
• Maintain accurate, compliant records and support administrative functions within the unit
• Variety of administrative entry tasks such as taking payments, answering phones, and assisting with the various teams in the Collection unit

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of work experience in debt collections, local government tax collections, or experience dealing with business bankruptcy procedures
• Driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy

Qualifications

• Analyze complex accounts and make sound decisions
• Adapt strategies as cases evolve
• Manage a diverse caseload with strong organization and judgment
• Comfortable performing administrative support tasks such as processing payments, answering phones, and assisting teams within the Collection Unit processes

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal forms
• Ability to work quickly, accurately, and meet deadlines
• Build cooperative working relationships and maintain professionalism
• Proficiency in interpreting laws and regulations
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Flexibility to adjust to seasonal workflow and navigate changes

Benefits

To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Personal Property Tax Collector

Pay

Pay Range: $27.21 - $33.05 Hourly

Schedule

Regular Pay

Department

Assessment and Taxation

Department/Division Team

• Team 1 Property Tax Supervisor
• 1 Management Analyst I
• 2 Senior Accounting Assistants
• 1 Personal Property Tax Collector
• 4 Accounting Assistant II’s

About the Department/Division

The ideal candidate can independently analyze complex accounts, make sound decisions, and adapt strategies as cases evolve. They are able to manage a diverse caseload with strong organization and judgment. In addition, this role requires someone who is comfortable performing administrative support tasks such as processing payments, answering phones, and assisting teams within the Collection Unit processes.

Selection Process

You can review our standard selection process here.

Our Commitment To You

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans' Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation

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 503-846-8606, or email: Careers@WashingtonCountyOR.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.