Delinquent Tax Collector

Salary : $48,337.00 Annually

Location : Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type : Full-Time Non-Merit

Job Number : 25-03380

Department : Tax Commissioner's Office

Opening Date : 09 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 15 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Class Summary

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, notices for property tax sales and co-conducts auctions. Also, reviews documents and claims related to post tax sale as it relates to excess funds.
• Performs other duties similar in nature.

Other Job Requirements / Information

Grade

The grade for this position is B23(2). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4 / 11 / 2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Minimum Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

Department of Tax Commissioner

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.

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For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please Note : The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

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.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below :

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

Wellness

Family and Career

Time

Money

Protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

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Have you completed a degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field?

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How many years of tax or collections experience do you have?

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Please describe your experience with Real Estate, Business, and / or Bankruptcy Law. If you do not have this experience, please respond N / A.

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How many years of customer experience do you have?

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