Collections Officer
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Salary : $56,720.19 - $68,943.75 Annually Location : Fairfield, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 24-413020-01 Department: Treasurer-Tax Collector-Co Clk Division: TTCCC - Tax Collector Opening Date: 11/12/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Contact: Jennifer Valencia 707-###-#### COLLECTIONS OFFICER This Collections Officer is responsible for recovering delinquent revenues due the County. Incumbents are assigned to handle a caseload of delinquent accounts, establish debtor account records, and establish and implement course of action for collection of moneys owed for one or more County departments/programs. POSITION REQUIREMENTSExperience: Three years of experience in financial interviewing and the collection of delinquent accounts receivable and which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. License: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C Driver's License is required. To view the full job description, click on the following link: SELECTION PROCESS11/26/2024 - Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review. (Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks thereafter).This position is open until filled and can close at any time. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. (Omit for Civil Service exempt recruitments) All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change. RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) ###-####, or by email to ...@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title and the recruitment number in your email or fax. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the final review date. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details, do not write see resume, as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations. Americans with Disabilities Act It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process ), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form. This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request. We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave To learn more, view our 01 Describe your experience working in collections within a government setting. Be sure to include your responsibilities in the collection of delinquent accounts, the employer's name, the dates of employment, and hours worked per week. 02 Describe your methodology for prioritizing collection efforts for 2000 delinquent accounts varying in amounts and length of debt. Required Question