REVENUE AND RECEIVABLES FIELD COLLECTOR

 

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

 

Department:

GG_Financial Services: Revenue and Receivables

 

Salary Range Minimum:

$17.89

 

Salary Range Maximum:

$26.31

 

Closing Date:

07/08/2024

 

Job Details:

This is specialized work enforcing City codes and ordinances on business taxes.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on business tax enforcement.

 

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is specialized work enforcing City codes and ordinances on business taxes.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory duties and from lower classes by its emphasis on business tax enforcement.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Serves as City’s representative at code enforcement special magistrate hearings.

Serves as the liaison between the City Attorney and Court.

Researches untaxed businesses using such resources as newspaper ads, GRU reports, building permits, tax rolls, visual inspections, the city directory, and other sources.

Contacts untaxed businesses by phone or in person.

Calculates applicable taxes or fees and penalties.

Performs field inspections and keeps records of same.

Issues legal notices to businesses not in compliance with state statutes and/or local ordinances related to local business tax.

Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Receipts payments for business tax accounts and prepares such payments for processing.

Negotiates, maintains, and tracks payment plans pursuant to legal proceedings.

Researches new state laws and ordinance changes pertaining to the local business tax.  During the legislative sessions, determines if any applicable laws are changing and notifies the office supervisor.

Verify annual business tax roll and publish same

Collect unpaid customer invoices in conjunction with the local business tax.

Custodian of change fund to receipt payments.

Remains alert for new businesses and activities in the City and determines if a proper business tax registration has been secured or whether existing businesses need a change in category or an additional category.

Assists local businesses in completing an application for business tax.

Bills local businesses for taxes due, accepts payments, and keeps records of taxes collected.

Generates, proofs, and mails business tax statements and delinquent statements in compliance with statutory and ordinance requirements.

Contacts and/or performs field visits for new and existing business tax accounts that are unresponsive to requests for information from Billing & Collection staff.

Builds and maintains legal case files for businesses with delinquent business tax accounts for prosecution in the Court or before a special magistrate.  These files are built and maintained in conformity with statutory and ordinance requirements and according to the needs of the Court or magistrate for evidentiary presentation.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school, or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, and two years of experience in work involving public contact, preferably in a regulatory environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Typing at a speed acceptable to departmental needs may be required.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid State of Florida Driver License required.

Certifications

Must be F.A.C.E. certified within 6 months of being hired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of computers and relevant software.

Knowledge of office practices and procedures, business English, spelling, and commercial arithmetic.

Skill in use of telephone and general office equipment, including computer terminal, printer, electronic cash register, calculator, and typewriter.

Ability to interpret and explain state and local laws and regulations governing tax assessment or permit fees and collection of same.

Ability to maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively with business owners, co-workers, and the general public.

Thorough knowledge of the business tax ordinance and code.

Working knowledge of licensing requirements of state, county, and other City departments for contractors, real estate brokers and agents, insurance companies and agents, home occupations, and other specified professions and services.

Considerable knowledge of proper methods of billing, collection, and receipt of money.

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of cashiering, with ability to make rapid and accurate mathematical computations.

Some knowledge of tax and zoning requirements for businesses and their application to business taxes.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.

 

Note: 

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

 

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

 

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

 

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

 

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

 

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.