COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST

• Conducts financial interviews and interprets court guidelines to attorneys and litigants as they relate to scheduling, notice requirements, and financial obligations
• Attends docket and court hearings to record and process judicial orders and directives and ensure the proper movement and appearance of defendants and witnesses to prevent unlawful detainment
• Provides comprehensive assistance, including establishing payment plans, enforcing payment plans, and explaining policies, guidelines, and standard practices, both verbally and in writing
• Enforces the Court's scheduled deadlines and maintains settlement records using the Case Management System
• Processes and disseminates billings to appropriate individuals regarding monies due the County using the Case Management System
• Prepares and issues garnishments on delinquent account cases; issues garnishment releases upon fulfillment
• of monetary obligation
• Manages License suspension program through DPS OMNI database for delinquent accounts
• Coordinates with TDCJ to track down incarcerated inmates and prepare garnishment procedures through electronic autopay
• Responsible for daily balancing of cash drawer and accepting payments of cash, check, money order and credit card
• Compiles monthly Cost Collection Report and tracks monthly bond log
• Provides service to general public, defendants and inmates, Judiciary staff, law enforcement agencies and attorneys in a courteous manner 
• Regular attendance and timeliness is required

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

EDUCATION:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 1 year experience in an office or business administration
• Possess thorough working knowledge of clerical procedures
• General knowledge of basic arithmetic, algebra and statistics including add, subtract, multiply, divide, interest, decimals and percentages
• Must have working knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures, related to accounts and collections
• Ability to accurately sort, file, and retrieve material using alphabetical, numerical, or chronological systems
• Exceptional skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with County staff and attorneys, litigants, defendants, Court Administrative Office and other Courthouse office, judges, witnesses, police departments and the public
• Must also be personally bondable
• General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems   such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook

 DISCLAIMER: McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment.   A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment.  Each case is considered individually.

All Employees 

o Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community

o Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large

o Must be dependable as an encouraging force for team morale and in overall attendance

o Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Work is performed mostly indoors in a climate controlled facility

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel
• Must be able to safely lift 20 lbs

Salary : $18 - $22