Placer County

(Unclassified)

To plan, organize, direct and manage the activities of a major division within the Treasurer - Tax department including tax collections, treasury function and receipt, control and investment of funds for the County, school districts and special districts; to coordinate division activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly complex assistance to the Treasurer - Tax Collector.

The Manager level recognizes positions that provide full line and functional management responsibility for a division or program area within a department.

Receives administrative direction from the Treasurer–Tax Collector.

Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and clerical personnel.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement divisional goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the division work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Prepare the division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.
• Supervise the financial system of the department; identify and define systems problems or improvements needed.  Review, analyze and interpret complex financial data.
• Evaluate financial investment systems, methods and procedures for appropriate levels of internal control; take corrective action as necessary.
• Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Represent the division and the department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Assume responsibility in the absence of the Treasurer-Tax Collector, as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional financial experience with a focus in treasury and tax, including two years of supervisory responsibility.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in finance, business administration, or a related field.

Required License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid California driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Knowledge of:

• General principles and governmental procedures used by California counties.
• Principles and practices of computerized data processing applications for accounting and financial reporting.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of policy development.
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.

Ability to:

• Organize, and direct complex financial and tax-treasury operations.
• On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; remember various rules; and explain and interpret policy.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time.  Intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and to communicate through written means.
• Perform the most complex financial work of the department.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Interpret and apply County and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Prepare and administer a budget.
• Supervise, train and evaluate personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.