Business License Revenue Technician

City of Columbia•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine to moderately complex clerical work in the issuance of business licenses, the collection of related payments, and the maintenance of division records. Performs related clerical work as assigned. Enforces the City’s business license ordinance. The incumbent works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor. The work is considered sedentary and involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis or routine keyboard operations. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: fingering, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work environment involves exposure to no known environmental hazards; and is safe and secure that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One (1) year of relevant prior experience
Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License
Requires basic math involving multiplication, formulas, percentages and rate calculations
Ability to compute or perform arithmetic operations using data or information
Must possess excellent customer service skills and the ability to serve others
Provide business license information regarding license requirements and rates
Ability to exchange information with customers to determine business activities and classification codes
Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment
May service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner
Ability to perform semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problems
Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems
Composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format
Speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form
Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices
Requires normal attention for accurate results
Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers
Works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine

Responsibilities

Greets and assists customers; provides information regarding business license ordinance requirements and payment procedures
Answers the telephone; provides information as requested by internal and external customers
Calculates business license fees due
Prepares and mails business license billing invoices
Processes hospitality tax remittances
Processes tourism and development remittances
Processes garage sale permits
Collects, receipts and posts payments to appropriate accounts; processes refunds
Maintains accurate and up-to-date customer records
Ensures the timely maintenance of office equipment
Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, sending and receiving faxes, answering the telephone, processing daily mail, ordering supplies, etc.
Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility
Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills
Performs other related duties as assigned