Delinquent Tax Collector

Job Description
The Delinquent Tax Collector is responsible for collecting delinquent ad valorem taxes and fees from property owners. Duties include investigating individuals and businesses, performing field investigations, seizing property and issuing citations for the purposes of tax collection. The position may also be responsible for monitoring bankruptcy notices, dismissals, hearings, deadlines, and motions, and for taking action as appropriate.

Essential Duties

• Investigate and research individual and businesses for the purpose of tax collection and code compliance.
• Maintain and understand current laws related to codes and compliance of same
• Perform independent field investigations to collect taxes, post levy notices, seize property and/or issue citations for the purpose of code enforcement and completes reports detailing findings.
• Research property information by reviewing plans, accessing databases, and contacting other departments.
• Prepares monthly lien filings, affidavits, and cancellations for appropriate authorities.
• Reviews all documentation, accounts, and notices for property tax sale and co-conducts auctions.
• Performs other duties similar in nature.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job entails fiduciary responsibility and requires a credit check.

Grade
The grade for this position is B23(2).
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field;
• One year of tax or collections experience
• Experience with Real Estate, Business, and/or Bankruptcy law preferred;
• Valid Georgia Driver's License;
• Must be deputized as Ex-Officio Sheriff within 3 months of employment.
  

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.Department of Tax Commissioners
The Tax Commissioner is an elected Constitutional Officer responsible for every phase of collecting property taxes, from processing property homestead exemption applications through preparation of the digest, billing, accounting, and disbursements.
For more information about this department, please click here.
About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
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For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.Employment Type: Full-Time Non-Merit