Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community.
With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play.
DEPARTMENT:
Tax Administration
DATE POSTED:
December 13, 2023
CLOSING DATE:
January 12,2024
HIRING RANGE:
$43,381 - $58,538
POSITION NUMBER:
40000042
JOB TYPE:
Full-Time
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The work performed includes responsible technical work involving the listing and recording of taxed properties or with the receipt of taxes and fees; preparing and/or maintaining fiscal or related records; and providing customer service.
Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Tax Division Supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Knowledge of state law and departmental policies, rules and procedures for collecting taxes, other revenues, listing, and assessing
Knowledge of the accounting and record keeping systems of the office
Knowledge of modem office machinery required by the particular position
Knowledge of North Carolina General Statutes pertaining to real property ownership and taxation
Knowledge of North Carolina General Statues pertaining to tax relief programs
Ability to analyze and record information and to balance figures
Ability to handle large sums of money and account for them accurately
Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports
Ability to detect errors; be resourceful in locating problems and making corrections
Ability to communicate with others tactfully and courteously over the telephone and In person
Ability to interpret deeds, wills and other legal documents
Ability to read a map, or plat recorded
REQUIREMENTS:
Requires a High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of customer and/or public service oriented experience performing accounting, bookkeeping, paralegal or office/clerical work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATION.
LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license with a three-year acceptable driving record.
Requires certification as an Assistant Tax Collector with the North Carolina Tax Collectors' Association if duties are specific to collections within two years of employment.
Requires successful completion of Listing and Assessing, Department of Revenue Personal Property Appraisal, Plat Review Officer Workshop, Land Use Workshop, Exemption Workshop if duties are specific to Land Record.
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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