Clerk II Tax Collection

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement– York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement– York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

 
Core Values - Excellence through Professionalism

• Respect - respect builds bridges, not silos. How we live it? Golden rule - treat others as you want to be treated.
• Dedicated- strong work ethic. How we live it? Persistence, reliability and commitment to do your best.
• Integrity- do the right thing instead of what is convenient. How we live it? Displaying strong moral principles.
• Knowledgeable- ready and able. How we live it? Having the right competencies necessary for achievement.
• Friendly- service with a smile. How we live it? Being respectful, pleasant and helpful to ALL.

We are hiring a full-time (40 hours weekly), non-exempt Clerk II with the Rock Hill Tax Collection Office.  The purpose of this position is to perform moderately clerical and technical accounting work in collection of current and delinquent County taxes, utility, and landfill fees, to provide professional customer service at all times.

Projected Salary Range/Pay Grade 107: $16.95 - $20.34  Salary is determined based on qualifications.

Our Total Compensation Package:  

• Compensation – competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program) 
• 11 Paid Holidays 3 Optional Holidays 
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension 
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Greets and assists customers at the window, answers the telephone, provides information, or forwards calls to the correct department.
• Calculates, collects, receipts, records, and deposits tax payments, penalties, fees, fines, and other money.
• Balances daily collections, locates errors, and makes corrections as needed, prepares daily collection reports.
• Issues refunds for overpayments and for changes to vehicle and real estate tax bills.
• Issues vehicle decals upon payment of property taxes.
• Assists in identifying delinquent taxes.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Compiles data and prepares various reports as required by the County and/or other agencies.
• Assists in researching and verifying tax information for financial institutions, attorneys, and other individuals as requested.
• Independently resolves taxpayer issues.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:  

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• One (1) year of clerical, customer service or banking experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.  

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:  May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Salary : $17 - $20