• Job Description

  Req#: 4887444
  
  
  
  
  
  The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Records, Taxes and Treasury Specialist in the Recording section.
  
  
  General Description
  Performs specialized clerical work involving a variety of office and clerical duties and other assignments associated with preliminary and post document recording, collection of taxes, and issuance of motor vehicle license plates and titles.
  Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.
  
  
  Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  Requires six (6) months of data entry, customer service and office support experience.
  
  Preferences
  Minimum (1) year of experience in payment collection and processing involving high cash volume receipts.
  Experience involving current or prior banking or high-volume customer facing environment.
  TCC504 Tax Collector Certification (Collection of Licenses, Taxes and Fees)
  
  
  The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
  Provides customer service, in person or by phone, fax, or e-mail in connection with document recording, taxes, or vehicle/vessel registration; reviews and processes applications for Florida title for vehicles, vessels, mobile homes and parking placards; and issues new, transfer, or renewed license plates and registrations, with or without application for Florida title, per Florida Statutes and DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) rules and regulations.
  Performs office functions including issuing correspondence, opening and processing mail, validating payments, answering phones, checking payment history, printing tax bills, processing installment plan requests, processing address changes, and researching refund requests.
  Performs activities associated with collection of delinquent taxes, including seizing, auctioning and levying; performs review of reports for County or State related transactions processed; reviews and processes registrations for local business tax or tourist development tax; and processes a variety of records associated with tax collection.
  Scans documents into a database; reviews scanned documents for quality control; processes the return of recorded documents to owners using appropriate methods; and redacts confidential information from documents pursuant to Florida Statutes.
  Processes money received for vehicle tag/title fees, personal property/real estate taxes, tourist development tax, local business tax receipts, hunting/fishing licenses, recording fees and/or information/research fees; prepares receipts for imaging and archiving; and balances cash drawer in accordance with established cash-handling procedures.
  Assists customers with tax or official record searches with microfiche/microfilm; supplies certified copies, and prepares Clerk's certificates as required.
  Performs related work as assigned.
  Physical Demands
  Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
  Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
  Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
  Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
  None.
  Competencies
  • Business Insight
  Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Understands the main business fundamentals. Tries to learn the organization's key drivers, industry developments, and trends; seeks guidance to understand choices.
  
  
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.
  
  
  • Ensures Accountability
  Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Operates with a clear sense of responsibility; learns about, and adheres to, most policies, procedures, and work requirements. Takes steps to ensure work is done properly, communicates status, and addresses any errors.
  
  
  • Communicates Effectively
  Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
  
  
  • Self-Development
  Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Takes advantage of available opportunities to update knowledge, skills, and abilities and to apply them on the job. Seeks guidance concerning opportunities and resources for continuous learning and development.
  
  County Core Values
  All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
  • Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
  
  
  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
  Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
  
  
  Emergency Management Responsibilities
  Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
  
  
  County-wide Employee Responsibilities
  All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
  
  
  All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

• About the company

  Broward County is a diverse, vibrant, urban community with parks, beaches, and green space. Broward has something for everyone. Positioned at the center of Southeast Florida, we are environmentally and economically sustainable and a gateway to the international marketplace. Broward County is a regional body working together with government partners and stakeholders to achieve common goals. We are home to innovation and a great place to live, work, play, and visit.

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