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Revenue Officer

Thurston County Treasurer's Office is seeking a professional, motivated, and dependable candidate for the position of Revenue Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for those with collection, administrative, and customer services experience seeking to begin their career in Treasurer's Office, work in a great environment, and receive excellent benefits.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Conducts legal research and compiles information related to the collection of real and personal property taxes that is subject to distraint or foreclosure. Initiates legal action often requiring coordination with the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Notifies property owners of due dates for payment to avoid foreclosure or distraint costs.
• Contacts delinquent taxpayers in the field, by phone, and / or through correspondence to effect collections. As necessary, utilizes skip-tracing methods to locate delinquent taxpayers. Sends follow-up letters, personally contacts owners not responding, and discusses reasons for tax delinquency.
• Conducts interviews with taxpayers and / or their attorneys, accountants or agents to determine methods of liquidating tax liabilities. Assists in resolving payment of taxes issues.
• Issues and serves Warrant of Distraint. Verifies legal requirements as to notice and assessment or identity of goods are met. Coordinates legal documentation with Prosecuting Attorney and prepares legal notification to taxpayer.
• Prepares request for bids for title work. Reviews proposals and awards title work to successful bidder.
• Manages the bankruptcy process to include preparing documentation on the claims, maintaining records and representing the Treasurer at court and at creditor meetings.
• Performs financial analysis and forecasts. Gathers information and develops statistical records for the collection process.
• Maintains records of personal property tax collections and prepares an annual list of delinquent taxes to present to the County Commissioners as required by law.
• Coordinates collection issues with other County departments as well as outside agencies including other treasurer's offices, lien holders and taxing and governmental authorities as necessary.
• Develops the budget, including cost estimates and revenue charges for the Treasurer's M&O fund. Monitors budget on a regular basis and provides budget recommendations to the Treasurer.
• Prepares and oversees the annual auction of unpaid property tax foreclosure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Who We Are :

The Thurston County Treasurer's Office is responsible for billing and receipting taxes and assessments, as well as receipting and reporting real estate excise taxes. Our office is responsible for the tax foreclosure processes on real and personal property. We are also the bank for the county's government entities, which includes 40 outside districts like school districts, fire districts, utility districts and others.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.

What We Offer Our Employees :

Why you'll love it here : Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington's South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer's markets, kids' activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.

Message to potential applicants : We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

Qualifications : High School Diploma or GED and three years' experience which includes the interpretation and application of laws and regulations and / or the collections of delinquent accounts, or any combination of additional training and / or experiences that provides the required knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. Must have the ability to efficiently use a personal computer and related software programs to successfully perform the essential job functions of the position. Current Washington State Driver's License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.

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Questions about this recruitment? Please contact :

Eric Sullivan, Program Manager, Thurston County Treasurer's Office. 360-786-5548. Eric.Sullivan@co.thurston.wa.us

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Please note : Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

Thurston County is an equal opportunity employer

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which