Chief Deputy Treasurer-Tax Collector

Chief Deputy Treasurer-Tax Collector

Salary

$12,376.35 - $16,903.64 Monthly

Location

Government Center, 168 W. Alisal St., 1st Floor, Salinas, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

26/14C47/08CC

Department

Treasurer/Tax Collector

Division

Property Tax

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

9/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Position Description

FINAL FILING DEADLINE: Sunday, September 27, 2026

Exam #: 26/14C47/08CC

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The County of Monterey is seeking a public finance leader to serve as Chief Deputy Treasurer-Tax Collector (CDTTC). This executive-level role is responsible for leading major operational functions within the Tax Division and ensuring the effective collection, management, and safeguarding of public funds. The CDTTC plays a central role in driving operational performance, regulatory compliance, and service delivery across multiple revenue programs that support essential County services.

This position oversees programs responsible for administering and collecting secured and unsecured property taxes, transient occupancy tax (TOT), and cannabis business tax; executing enforcement actions including seizure and sale of tax-defaulted property; and ensuring compliance with complex statutory frameworks. The role requires close coordination with the Assessor, Auditor, Cannabis Program, and other agencies, while influencing policy development and legislative strategy.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Attentive to details and ensures accuracy of results.

• Self-motivated and goal driven.

• Committed to demonstrate the highest degree of integrity and ethics.

• Focused and productive while handling diverse responsibilities.

• Able to navigate complex situations using effective communication and conflict resolution skills.

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work in a dynamic environment with others who have strong values and integrity.

• You will contribute to and benefit from a team culture that values support and collaboration.

• You will learn and grow professionally while using technology to process payments for court fines and fees as well as taxes.

• You will play a vital role in delivering services that directly support the County's mission and commitment to the community.

A few challenges you might face with this job:

• You may interact with some dissatisfied or challenging customers.

• You will need to stay current on policies and demonstrate mastery of processes and procedures.

• You will be expected to work cooperatively within a team environment and adapt to business needs.

• You will be expected to learn terminology related to taxes and court fines/fees.

Examples of Duties

• Manages the operations and activities of a major organizational division (Treasury, Revenue, and Tax) of the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office by planning, organizing, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing new processes and directing the Division's work activities.
• Establishes priorities and schedules to assure legal requirements and deadlines are met timely and as required by law.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Coordinates divisional activities with other divisions and departments; develops and maintains working relationships with service representatives; communicates with other departments, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, resolve issues and concerns.
• Advises executive and subordinate managers via oral and written communication about divisional and departmental issues (e.g., policy and procedures, customer service, budget preparation, workflow issues, human resources, contracts, information technology).
• Reviews, interprets, and implements existing and new legislation, regulations, and laws; research special financial, accounting, and budgetary issues and concerns; conducts highly complex studies; prepares, directs, and reviews a variety of complex financial, operational, management and statistical reports; implements and directs new functions or requirements.
• Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of subordinate management, professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Conducts special projects such as cost-benefit analyses and alternate financial models, resulting in comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Represents the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office, Department Head or Assistant Department Head at various internal and external meetings, functions, or events by actively listening, responding to concerns, sharing information, and making presentations to be responsive to stakeholders.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Chief Deputy Treasurer-Tax Collector.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Federal, State and Local Laws, codes, regulations, and policies governing divisional activities and assigned functions.
• Social, political, and economic issues influencing program administration and divisional activities.
• Principles and practices of organizational development, project management, work planning, staffing analysis, and records management.
• Management principles and practices, including supervision, selection, training, and performance management.
• Principles of effective oral and written communication and presentations.
• Principles and practices of property tax and debt collection, public finance and budget administration, accounting, cash management, fiscal control, and analyses.
• Principles of research, analyses, and report preparation.
• Public relations and customer service skills.

Working knowledge of:

• Basic computer and modern office technology, including software applicable to the Division's activities and functions.

Skill and Ability to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct divisional activities and programs.
• Exhibit strong organizational and administrative capabilities.
• Formulate and execute short and long-range strategic plans and process improvements.
• Analyze complex regulatory and administrative problems, evaluate alternatives, and adopt effective course of action; understand, interpret, and apply legal codes, regulations, and rules.
• Prepare and give presentations on complex topics as well as financial and statistical reports.
• Present ideas and complex material clearly, concisely, logically, and persuasively both orally and in writing.
• Select, motivate, and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Department Head, public, staff, and other departments and agencies.
• Display a high degree of integrity, loyalty, accountability, and professionalism.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public under stressful conditions.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education

Completion of a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field with coursework in accounting, finance, and business administration.

AND

Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing an investment portfolio, banking and/or financial services-based program, and/or program and policy development and implementation, professional experience in billing and collections, customer services programs, tax assessment, preparing economic analyses and statistical reports that includes two (2) years of experience as a supervisor of staff.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
• Successfully complete a background check to include a fingerprint check, reference check, and a review of driving record.

BENEFITS:

County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Management Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the County of Monterey Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

by Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11:59 PM (PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Treasurer-Tax Collector

Attn: Human Resources

168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: 831-759-6602 Fax: 831-759-6628

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the Final Filing Date will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application.

To apply for veterans' preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The County of Monterey is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. County of Monterey is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie James, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6602, or arcttchr@countyofmonterey.gov.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Your responses to the questions will be reviewed and scored in a Qualifications Appraisal evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as this information will be critical in the competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your responses to the supplemental questions as incomplete. Note: All application materials submitted will be reviewed along with your supplemental questions and County of Monterey application.

• I have read and understand these instructions.

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Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to lead a complex program, division, or function comparable in scope to tax collection or revenue administration, including its size, your role in setting direction, and measurable results achieved.

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Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to make significant policy, regulatory, or operational decisions, including how you evaluated risks and alternatives in complex or ambiguous situations and the outcome of your decision.

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Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to lead managers and build a high-performing organization, including how you set expectations, address underperformance, and develop leadership capacity.

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Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to navigate high-stakes or politically sensitive issues, including how you balanced competing interests and influenced outcomes.

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Please describe your experience, education and/or training that demonstrates your knowledge, skill and ability to ensure compliance with complex laws or regulations in a financial, tax, or revenue-related program, including your role in mitigating risk and addressing challenges.

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Employer County of Monterey