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Location : New Braunfels
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2400021
Department: Tax Office
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Pay Grade: N7
Online applications are only accepted for current available positions.
Incomplete applications will be rejected. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application and/or the Work History section.
Any position posted may be closed or extended at any particular time during the advertisement period, at the discretion of Comal County.
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Executive Office Manager III, the Administrative Manager (Property Tax) is responsible for the management of the Property Tax Department in the Comal County Tax Office and requires an advanced knowledge of local and state laws and procedures related to ad valorem Property Tax collections. This individual is accountable for the annual collection of over $250 million in Property Tax collections, accurately imputing over 100,000 Property Tax transactions into the automated tax collections system, processing, printing, and mailing over 100,000 tax bills annually. Additional responsibilities include training employees on Property Tax procedures, preparing the annual Property Tax budget, preparing written correspondence to public inquires, and supervising personnel to ensure accurate and timely customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is assigned by the supervisor.
Mandatory Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; three (3) to five (5) years related supervisory, customer service, cash handling, data entry, and knowledge of Property Tax laws and procedures; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have working knowledge of daily deposits and reports as a support for the Clerk V (bookkeeper).
Desired Minimum Qualifications
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret local, state, and federal laws and procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write concise and comprehensive reports, office policies and procedures, and public correspondence. Ability to speak clearly and effectively before groups of customers, employees, or regulatory agencies.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Individual must be able to perform basic accounting skills, balance cash drawers, and effectively provide change.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of abstract variables in situations where limited or no standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must exercise good public relations, calmly deal with difficult people, and adapt to process or procedural changes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is a sedentary position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk to various areas of the County buildings. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (forms, files, etc.). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
*If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, the interview process, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your inquires to Comal County Human Resources at (830) 643-5859 or
Benefits are an important part of Comal County's overall compensation package. The county is pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your helath, your family and your way of life. Benefit eligiblity requires an employee to work 30 or more hours per week.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at:
Location : New Braunfels
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2400021
Department: Tax Office
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Pay Grade: N7
Online applications are only accepted for current available positions.
Incomplete applications will be rejected. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application and/or the Work History section.
Any position posted may be closed or extended at any particular time during the advertisement period, at the discretion of Comal County.
Summary
Under the general supervision of the Executive Office Manager III, the Administrative Manager (Property Tax) is responsible for the management of the Property Tax Department in the Comal County Tax Office and requires an advanced knowledge of local and state laws and procedures related to ad valorem Property Tax collections. This individual is accountable for the annual collection of over $250 million in Property Tax collections, accurately imputing over 100,000 Property Tax transactions into the automated tax collections system, processing, printing, and mailing over 100,000 tax bills annually. Additional responsibilities include training employees on Property Tax procedures, preparing the annual Property Tax budget, preparing written correspondence to public inquires, and supervising personnel to ensure accurate and timely customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Duties include the following:
- Assists in the supervision of the Property Tax department personnel and distributes daily workload.
- Tracks employee performance, counsel employees, and administers performance corrections.
- Observes work in progress to ensure accurate, judicious, and timely input of daily Property Tax.
- Ensures accurate accounting of over $1,000,000 in daily Property Tax collections.
- Prepares written reports and correspondence to Texas Comptroller, other state and local agencies/departments, and the public.
- Coordinates with the Texas Comptroller, Comal County Appraisal District, delinquent tax attorneys, taxing jurisdictions, and other agencies to interpret and apply Texas Property Tax laws and procedures.
- Develops and implements training procedures for Property Tax and satellite office personnel.
- Develops, implements, and maintains Property Tax Department policies and procedures.
- Assists in the preparation of the annual Property Tax Department budget.
- Attendance is an essential function of the job.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
- Be proactive. Seek new and improved ways to perform daily tasks to increase efficiency.
- Assist with additional duties or tasks as required.
- Work with limited supervision and communicate with the supervisor regularly.
- Accept and adapt to office changes.
- Assist fellow personnel in all departments and other offices as needed.
- Display good decision-making skills.
- Display leadership ability as other personnel seek your knowledge.
- Organize workload by planning daily activities.
- Maintain a positive attitude with customers and colleagues.
Note: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is assigned by the supervisor.
Mandatory Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; three (3) to five (5) years related supervisory, customer service, cash handling, data entry, and knowledge of Property Tax laws and procedures; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have working knowledge of daily deposits and reports as a support for the Clerk V (bookkeeper).
Desired Minimum Qualifications
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret local, state, and federal laws and procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write concise and comprehensive reports, office policies and procedures, and public correspondence. Ability to speak clearly and effectively before groups of customers, employees, or regulatory agencies.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Individual must be able to perform basic accounting skills, balance cash drawers, and effectively provide change.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of abstract variables in situations where limited or no standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must exercise good public relations, calmly deal with difficult people, and adapt to process or procedural changes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is a sedentary position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk to various areas of the County buildings. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (forms, files, etc.). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
*If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, the interview process, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your inquires to Comal County Human Resources at (830) 643-5859 or
Benefits are an important part of Comal County's overall compensation package. The county is pleased to offer a comprehensive array of valuable benefits to protect your helath, your family and your way of life. Benefit eligiblity requires an employee to work 30 or more hours per week.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at:
