Tax Extension Specialist (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)

Performs various tasks related to the extension of real estate tax levies.

Prepares worksheets of levy amounts and rates, determines drainage splits, determines amount of bonds.

Certifies County's rates and values to counties that have taxing districts that overlap into Champaign County and request their rates and values; estimates when other counties fail to comply with requests.

Perform tax redemption functions related to delinquent properties with the County; attend and record proceedings at the annual tax sale to ensure that delinquent taxes are handled correctly.

Ensure that all redemptions, costs related to filing for a tax deed and take notice fees are posted to the redemption book.

Issue tax deeds and prepares "sales in error", records bankruptcies and forfeitures.

Prepare certifications, upon public request, that current and back taxes have been paid on a parcel.

Perform annexation and detachment tasks such as changing tax codes to ensure that taxpayers pay into proper districts.

Maintain files of levies, budgets, annual reports, bonds, drainage, TIF splits, EZ applications, tax certificates, take notices and information on tax sales

Serve visitors at the service counter and answers tax questions by telephone and correspondence.

Calculate rates that must be adjusted because of referenda, tax caps, enterprise zones or other reasons.

Able to maintain periodic contact with various County and State departments.

Assists with storage and record retention for office documents.

May assist with the duties of a Deputy County Clerk as needed.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Friendliness and courtesy are a must.

Knowledge of the County community and its organizational structure is mandatory.

Must have knowledge of the Election Code and Vital Statistics rules and procedures.

Requires knowledge of the English language and spelling, plus knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Should have knowledge of office equipment and of AS/400 computer entry.

Should have knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, WordPerfect, and Exchange software programs.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data, legal documents, election procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to prepare reports, business correspondence, and lists.

Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines highly desirable.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to County Officials, media representatives, employees and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Registered voter and willing to take the oath as Deputy County Clerk.

Normal office conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Wage Range: $18.68 – $28.03 per hour depending on qualifications.

This is a full-time union position under the Agreement set by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union Contract.

The County offers a competitive benefits package, which is outlined at Champaign County Jobs page, including membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457 deferred compensation plans, and a comprehensive health insurance plan.

Apply on the Champaign County website.