Mobile Home Technician

This position is responsible for the review, collection, and management of delinquent mobile home property taxes. Work involves obtaining and securing payment for taxes due to McKinley County. Incumbent prepares statements and a variety of reports concerning taxpayer delinquencies for distribution. Responsibilities requires exercising tact and judgment to obtain public cooperation voluntarily rather than through legal sanctions. Work is performed within clearly defined areas of statutes, ordinances, regulations, and procedures and is reviewed on completion through collection reports and citizen response.

The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the common duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-common tasks.

• Reviews, investigates, and collects delinquent tax accounts; attempts to locate and/or meet delinquent taxpayers; contacts them by correspondence, telephone, or in person concerning payments. Prepares and monitors installment agreements.
• Manages and assists the preparation of mailing the annual delinquent property tax notices.
• Prepares statements and reports of unpaid tax accounts for distribution to delinquent taxpayers, attorneys, and mortgage companies.
• Holds auctions for non-payment on delinquent mobile homes and other personal property pursuant to New Mexico state laws.
• Files and releases mobile home tax liens on New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division’s online system for delinquent taxes according to New Mexico State Statues.
• Delivers Red Tags and Demand Warrants to delinquent mobile home and personal property owners.
• Assists the public/customers by answering inquiries, providing requested information and/or directing them to the appropriate department.
• Accepts and applies ad valorem property tax payments, prepayments and other revenue that are received via mail, phone, drop off box, in person, and/or online; and supplies receipts and statements when requested.
• As needed, reviews, and verifies account for over payment or prepayment; receipts daily deposits from County departments;
  Ensures/verifies that funds are coded appropriately; processes refund check, letters of explanation; balances and verifies cash drawer/till.
• Prepares and issues tax releases and moving certificates for Mobile Homes
• As needed/directed performs a variety of administrative type duties specific to the office which include, but are not limited to, answering the telephones, assembling tax bills for individuals, businesses, and mortgage companies, typing correspondence, memorandums, and forms.
• Manages and oversees the Prepayment Program for property taxes by preparing and mailing coupons, agreements, default notices, etc.
• Prepares and posts journal entries for review, as well as, creating various month end treasurer reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Established guidelines include N.M. State laws, rules and regulations governing the Office of the County Treasurer, including administration of property/personal taxes, distribution, expenditure, and accountability of County Funds. Other guides include County policies and procedures, State of N.M. Finance, procedures regarding property taxes. The incumbent is required to use judgment in the selection and application of available guidelines.

The majority of work is performed in an office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated with level floors that are carpeted or tiled. Occasional travel is required as the operator of or as a passenger in a motorized vehicle in order to receive or issue work products. Most travel…