TREASURER & PUBLIC TRUSTEE TECHNICIAN

$22.29 - $27.86

Performs complex duties related to tax collection, abatements, refunds and foreclosure filings. Performs general office duties such as answering telephones, responding to email requests, greeting members of the public at the counter and assisting with taking payments, processing documentation, or providing information. Perform routine research of names, addresses, and ownership within public records. Receives, reviews and records releases of deeds of trust. Performs functions related to foreclosure file administration and foreclosure auctions. Issues Treasurer and Public Trustee Deeds or Certificates of Ownership in compliance with Colorado Revised Statutes and best practices.

Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, best practice and policy for tax collection, bankruptcies, redemptions, M/H authentications, foreclosures, release of deeds of trust and computation of taxes, penalties and interest and accurately applies the knowledge accurately and consistently.

Provides support and may back-up the duties of Chief Deputy Treasurer Public Trustee and Accounting Administrator. This requires regularly scheduled processing of tasks performed by them that would need covered in the event of an absence.

(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

Knows laws and best practices for foreclosure processing including statutory timelines for such including processes related to overbid of foreclosure funds. Processes documents related to foreclosure files including foreclosure sales, release of deeds of trust and information requests. Administers the foreclosure process including but not limited to accurately invoicing law firms, creating cure correspondence, assembling bid packets, proofing and submission of public notices for the newspaper and website.

Knows laws, regulations and best practices for tax collection, bankruptcies, redemptions, tax authentications and computation of taxes and interest. Prepares certificates of taxes due, post treasurer’s deeds, calculate interest and penalties on redemptions of real estate, personal and leasehold taxes, and maintain bankruptcy information files. Works with Assessor’s office on equipment being assessed.

Posts certificates of ownership on mobile homes; process authentications, collect taxes due on all units moving out of the County. Collect all immediately payable taxes on mobile homes and personal property. Issue distraint warrants and handle distraint sales on personal and leasehold property.

Processes tax payments and duties including tax roll corrections, mass mortgage payments and other assigned duties related to redemptions, tax sale, deeds and provides information regarding statutory time line for tax payments and tax deed processing. Processes and follows statutes regarding processes and timelines related to applications for Treasurer's Deeds.

Processes deposits from various county departments and foreclosure events. Completes daily reconciliation of deposits and completes bank deposits. Provides support and may back-up any phase of the accounting and bookkeeping process for property taxes and miscellaneous revenues to include; verifying receivables, disbursement of collections, and monitoring tax roll changes. Provides support and may back-up the distributing of disbursements of all taxes and miscellaneous revenue collected, according to detailed daily weekly and monthly reports.

May provide support for county departments concerning insufficient funds checks. Establish and maintain working relationships with other county departments, citizens, commercial accounts, oil and gas industry and regulatory representatives.

Performs general office duties such as answering telephones, meeting members of the public at the office counter and assisting with taking payments, or providing information.

Perform routine research of names, addresses, and ownership within public records to reach owners or interested parties.

Oral and written communications must be clear and effective. Performs other related duties as assigned.


Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Behavioral Competencies:

Integrity/Honesty – Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization, displays high standards of ethical conduct, understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self and others and is trustworthy.

Conscientiousness – Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work and demonstrates responsible behavior.

Teamwork – Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity, fosters commitment and team spirit, and works with others to achieve goals.

Conflict Management – Manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personnel impact.

Interpersonal Skills – Shows understanding, develops and maintains relationships, may deal with customers, staff or community partners who are difficult, hostile, and/or distressed.

Education and Experience:

Associate’s degree in accounting, business or related field and three (3) years of related experience

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Supplemental Information:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 10 pounds.

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
As a result of the need to interact directly with internal and external customers, presence in the office is required.

In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:

A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.

A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.

Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.

Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts

This position includes is eligible for the Mesa County benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

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Agency

Mesa County

Address

544 Rood Ave

Grand Junction, CO 81501

Phone

970- 244 - 1856

Website

http://www.mesacounty.us