An employee in this class attends court hearings as required as a representative of the Director and may serve as an expert witness representing the Tax Collectors office in bankruptcy and civil actions on the subject of delinquent real property taxes and consequences. Duties include communicating regularly with the County Attorney, the Property Appraiser, judges, attorneys, department managers, CPAs and taxpayers. Knowledge of all Tax Collector departmental functions is required. Independent decision making is required to insure work is performed in conformity with Florida Statutes and the policies of the Tax Collector. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director, Bankruptcy and Delinquent Taxes, and requires a considerable amount of independent judgement.
Work is reviewed through observation of results, conferences and reports.
Assignments are made orally or in writing and work is reviewed through observation of results obtained, conferences and periodic reports or evaluations. Manages and provides supervisory, technical direction, staffing and training to employees involved in the verification and maintenance of the delinquent tax roll and in collection services, record keeping and tracking collection reports for all Tax Collector offices. Arranges and may preside over tax lien certificate sales and preparation and transmittal of tax deed applications to the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Administers delinquent property tax rolls in connection with bankruptcy proceeding and in accordance with Federal stay of collection activity. May be required to do extensive training throughout the State as well as public speaking at related functions as a representative of the Tax Collector.