Personal Property Tax Collector

Washington County, Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tax Division within Washington County’s Department of Assessment and Taxation (A&T) is seeking a Personal Property Tax Collector. This position reports directly to the Tax Collection Supervisor. The Department of Assessment & Taxation (A&T) Collections unit bills more than 200,000 property accounts and collects more than $1billion in revenue each year. Revenues are distributed to cities, schools, and other taxing districts within the County. The Personal Property Tax Collector (PPTC) position is critical in ensuring the lawful and effective collection of delinquent personal property taxes owed by businesses and individuals throughout the County. This role involves problem solving, fieldwork, and making a direct impact on community services.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years of work experience in debt collections, local government tax collections, or experience dealing with business bankruptcy procedures.
Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
Analytical and Problem-Solving skills
Communication skills in both written and verbal form
Ability to work quickly, accurately, and meet deadlines
Ability to build cooperative working relationships and maintain professionalism
Proficiency in interpretating laws and regulations
Ability to perform complex calculations
Strong MS Excel skills
Flexibility to adjust to seasonal workflow and navigate changes
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
Enjoys investigative work
Can communicate clearly with taxpayers, attorneys, and financial institutions
Able to independently analyze complex accounts, make sound decisions, and adapt strategies as cases evolve
Able to manage a diverse caseload with strong organization and judgment
Comfortable performing administrative support tasks such as processing payments, answering phones, and assisting teams within the Collection Unit processes.

Responsibilities

Manage a diverse caseload of delinquent personal property, machinery, equipment, and utility tax accounts
Conduct fieldwork, including site visits, serving legal documents, and collecting delinquent taxes
Prepare and issue legal notices such as warrants, garnishments, seizure notices, and demands
Perform detailed investigative research to locate taxpayers, assets, business activity, and transaction history
Work with banks, attorneys, courts, the Sheriff’s Office, and secured creditors
Monitor account status and adjust collection strategies based on payments bankruptcy filings, and case complexity
Handle bankruptcy-related procedures, including communication with bankruptcy court
Provide guidance to internal staff regarding collection procedures and investigative methods
Maintain accurate, compliant records and support administrative functions within the unit
Various administrative entry tasks such as taking payments, answering phones, and assisting with the various teams in the Collection unit.