Tax Collector Clerk I / II - Extra-Help Tax Collector Clerk I / II

Salary : $45,614.40 - $61,235.20 Annually

Location : Merced County Treasurer / Tax Collector Department 2222 M St Merced, CA

Job Type : Extra-help

Job Number : 2500795

Department : Tax Collector

Opening Date : 10 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Bargaining Unit : 03 Admin Support

Examples of Duties

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $21.93 - $24.19 per hour.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

• Collects unsecured personal property, delinquent, secured and supplemental taxes.
• Collects taxes over the counter and posts collections to appropriate tax rolls and records.
• Receive and process payments of cash, checks, credit / debit cards, and / or other acceptable forms of payment from customers.
• Issue receipts for all transactions and maintain proper documentation.
• Assist in periodic audits by providing necessary records and responding to questions related to cash transactions.
• Maintain a balanced cash drawer, counting cash at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Perform, prepare, and maintain detailed reconciliation reports and documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• May explain tax statements and penalties to the public.
• Releases bonds when taxes are paid.
• Compose correspondence pertaining to delinquency taxes.
• Computes delinquent charges and costs.
• Maintains records of outstanding delinquent tax balances.
• Create monthly reports of unsecured personal property redemptions and maintains records.
• Posts figures to a variety of tax records and maintains records and files.
• Assists in the public auction including deed to purchaser and deposits of proceeds.
• Researches and files claims on bankruptcy cases.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I

Experience :

One (1) year of general clerical or cash handling experience.

Level II

Experience :

One (1) year of experience performing duties equivalent to a Tax Collector Clerk I in Merced County or two (2) years of clerical or cash handling experience.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES

VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE

HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

Vision Insurance - VSP

DISABILITY INSURANCE

State Disability Insurance (SDI)

Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24 / 7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND / OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682

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Please describe your experience as a cashier or teller and at what organizations or businesses.

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Please describe your experience balancing or reconciliation of accounts.

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What is your definition of customer service?

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Describe your computer experience using various software applications and the types of documents you have created using these applications?

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Describe your experience or skills and how they may apply to this position?

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This recruitment is being established to fill both full time and part time positions. Please indicate below all types of work you would be willing to accept :

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