Public Works Specialist

Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners•Road & Bridge / Public Works, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Works Specialist conducts administrative work and revenue-related activities for the Wakulla Board of County Commissioners. Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Works Office Manager. The available work schedules are as follows: Monday thru Friday – 8:00am to 1:00pm, Monday thru Friday – 9:00am to 2:00pm, Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Possession of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or in a business activity requiring the collection and processing of revenue transactions; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Knowledge of personal computers, word processing and spread sheet applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal skills
Knowledge of budget and accounting methods, techniques and principles
Ability to work with employees and the public
Ability to plan and organize complex assignments.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships as necessitated by the work.
Ability to organize data into logical format.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to revenue collections.
Ability to prepare reports relating to revenue statistics.
Ability to analyze policy issues and determine proper resolution.
Ability to exercise independent judgement and initiate the performance of work tasks.

Responsibilities

Assists with the annual imposition of County Special Assessments.
Responds to citizen questions and comments regarding Special Assessments.
Acts as point of contact for Special Assessments and coordinates the flow of information between Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Planning/Zoning and the Board of County Commissioners Administration.
Locates and investigates properties on the tax roll that may not be assessed accurately and appropriately.
Communicates with county vendors for corrections as it relates to feasibility studies and off-site software providers by providing Certificates of Correction to the Tax Roll, when needed.
In conjunction with the County’s Attorney’s Office, defines, surveys, creates, and administers Municipal Service Benefits Units (MSBU) for the benefit of the citizens.
Prepares and presents multiple agenda items to the Board for necessary approvals of the project phases.
Provides excellent customer service to County residents, utility customers, and stakeholders in an urgent and professional manner.
Assists customers on the phone and in-person.
Assists in sewer expansion with new customer communication and records retention.
Prepares disbursement requests and purchasing card reconciliation.
Prepares daily deposits.
Maintains database of sewer connections.
Assists in the establishment of Voluntary Special Assignments.
Performs other duties as assigned.