Director of Collections

Position Summary

Oversee the following units within the Department of Revenue :

• Tax Clearance   Unit Tax clearances are required for entities doing business or seeking benefits from the City such as zoning variances tax abatements licenses / permits properties acquired at Sheriff Sale and city employment.  The Tax Clearance Unit operates out of the Concourse level of the Municipal Services Building.  The Unit consists of two supervisors nine representatives and one clerical staff member.  The Unit reports directly to a Revenue Collection Officer.
• Commercial Activity License Revocation Unit   Tax compliance is required as a condition to the issuance and retention of a commercial activity license.  The Commercial Activity License Revocation Unit operates out of the 2nd Floor of the Municipal Services Building.  The Unit consists of one supervisor seven tax collectors and one clerical staff member.  The Unit reports directly to a Revenue Collection Officer.
• Collection Agency Support Unit   The Collections Division is responsible for the oversight of the Departments collection agencies and co-counsels and for review / approval of vendor invoices.  The Collection Agency Support Unit operates out of the 2nd Floor of the Municipal Services Building.  The Unit consists of one supervisor and four support staff.  The Unit reports directly to the Director of Delinquent Collections.

Essential Functions

The Director of Delinquent Collections primary responsibility is to assist the Deputy Revenue Commissioner for Collections through oversight and monitoring of critical collection processes within the Department of Revenue. The Director has a diverse list of events and recurring tasks that require his / her attention throughout the year including (but not limited) to the following areas :

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TO APPLY :   Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range :  $120000 - $130000

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Employment Type : Full-time

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