Delinquent Tax Clerk - Part-Time; St. George, Sc

Delinquent Tax Clerk

The purpose of this class is to perform routine-to-moderately complex technical accounting and clerical work in the collection of unpaid taxes for Dorchester County and to perform related work as assigned. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor and fulltime Delinquent Tax Clerk.

Essential job functions include providing information to the public regarding Delinquent Tax Collector's Office procedures, policies and methods; serving as a backup in collection of delinquent taxes, penalties, fees, fines and other monies; assisting in processing bankruptcy letters received by mail; verifying whether delinquent taxes are due; assisting in checking deeds for delinquent taxes; notifying new owners of delinquent taxes owed;

researching property ownership to ensure that owners are located and notified of property postings/seizures as prescribed by law; keeping accurate and complete records of all certified notices received or returned and all properties posted; preparing tax sale files for delinquent tax sale and verifying proper procedures have been followed and all research has been completed; assisting in coordinating department activities and functions with those of other County departments, divisions, municipalities and outside agencies as appropriate;

receiving and responding to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance from County personnel, attorneys, mortgage companies, property owners and others regarding delinquent tax collection policies and procedures; performing general administrative/clerical work as required including, but not limited, to typing reports and correspondence, completing forms, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, processing mail;

scanning delinquent tax sale file folder documents and other delinquent tax documents onto OnBase document management system; assisting with coordination of the annual tax sale; attending training, seminars, meetings, etc., as required to maintain job knowledge and skills; performing other related job duties as assigned.

Education and experience:

High school diploma or GED supplemented by education in accounting, bookkeeping, data processing or a closely related field. Requires at least three (3) years of related work experience. Special qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.