What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Vehicle & Tax Specialist I position at Missoula County?
Motor Vehicle & Tax Specialist ISalary$20.83 HourlyLocation Missoula, MTJob TypeRegular Part-time, less than 40 hours/weekJob Number202600031DepartmentTreasurer's OfficeOpening Date04/21/2026Closing DateContinuousBargaining UnitMFPE-Federation of Missoula County EmployeesWork SiteMissoula County CourthouseScheduling/Hours of WorkPart-time 10:30 am - 2:30 pm Monday through FridayDefinitionThis is a part-time opportunity with many benefits!
As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The base rate of pay for this position is $20.8283 per hour. The Clerk and Recorder/Treasurers Office is seeking 2 part-time MOTOR VEHICLE & TAX SPECIALIST I's to join their team. This position performs a variety of complex clerical duties to assist the public with motor vehicle registration and titling, and property tax collection in the Treasurer’s Office. Details: Priority screening will begin on Wednesday May 6th. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. To Apply:
Reviews, assesses, and approves or denies applications for Montana motor vehicle titles and temporary registrations. Files liens on motor vehicles, evaluates eligibility for registration fee exemptions, calculates fees and collects payments, prepares forms and correspondence, and revokes and reinstates registrations based on non-payment or payment of fees. Collects property tax payments, calculates fees and penalties, assists in the collection of delinquent taxes, and performs a variety of tasks relating to property tax liens and appeals. Accepts tax payments made under protest and communicates the tax appeals process to customers. Maintains detailed records. Reviews, assesses, processes and approves or denies applications for mobile home moving permits. Performs daily financial reconciliation for payments received.
Compares actual receipts to reported receipts, researches discrepancies, and makes corrections as appropriate.
Consolidates daily financial reports and reconciles against individual balances for multiple employees. Scans and verifies checks. Receives, verifies and records deposits for other County departments and agencies. Ensures accuracy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Organizes and sorts incoming and outgoing mail including payments, confidential motor vehicle information and other requests from the public.Minimum QualificationsRequires high school graduation or GED. Requires one year of experience working with the public. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires successfully passing a criminal history background check.Physical/Environmental DemandsThe work requires long periods of sitting and performing computer data entry. The work requires some moderate physical exertion including long periods of standing, and the ability to lift and move packages up to 30-40 lbs. on carts with wheels, loaded exceeding 100 pounds. Requires exposure to a high volume of public traffic which may involve exposure to communicable disease.Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.EmployerMissoula CountyAddress200 W BroadwayMissoula, Montana, 59802Phone406-258-4874
As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The base rate of pay for this position is $20.8283 per hour. The Clerk and Recorder/Treasurers Office is seeking 2 part-time MOTOR VEHICLE & TAX SPECIALIST I's to join their team. This position performs a variety of complex clerical duties to assist the public with motor vehicle registration and titling, and property tax collection in the Treasurer’s Office. Details: Priority screening will begin on Wednesday May 6th. It is in your best interest to apply by this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled. To Apply:
- Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is submitted.
- Please answer the Supplemental Question.
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.Representative Examples of WorkProvides customer service including answering questions, resolving problems, advising customers in-person, in writing (electronically), and by telephone.
Reviews, assesses, and approves or denies applications for Montana motor vehicle titles and temporary registrations. Files liens on motor vehicles, evaluates eligibility for registration fee exemptions, calculates fees and collects payments, prepares forms and correspondence, and revokes and reinstates registrations based on non-payment or payment of fees. Collects property tax payments, calculates fees and penalties, assists in the collection of delinquent taxes, and performs a variety of tasks relating to property tax liens and appeals. Accepts tax payments made under protest and communicates the tax appeals process to customers. Maintains detailed records. Reviews, assesses, processes and approves or denies applications for mobile home moving permits. Performs daily financial reconciliation for payments received.
Compares actual receipts to reported receipts, researches discrepancies, and makes corrections as appropriate.
Consolidates daily financial reports and reconciles against individual balances for multiple employees. Scans and verifies checks. Receives, verifies and records deposits for other County departments and agencies. Ensures accuracy and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Organizes and sorts incoming and outgoing mail including payments, confidential motor vehicle information and other requests from the public.Minimum QualificationsRequires high school graduation or GED. Requires one year of experience working with the public. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires successfully passing a criminal history background check.Physical/Environmental DemandsThe work requires long periods of sitting and performing computer data entry. The work requires some moderate physical exertion including long periods of standing, and the ability to lift and move packages up to 30-40 lbs. on carts with wheels, loaded exceeding 100 pounds. Requires exposure to a high volume of public traffic which may involve exposure to communicable disease.Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula! Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.EmployerMissoula CountyAddress200 W BroadwayMissoula, Montana, 59802Phone406-258-4874
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