Tax Enforcement Investigator I

Tax Enforcement Investigator I

Salary

$47,320.00 - $70,470.40 Annually

Location

Riverside

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-15323-01

Department

Treasurer-Tax Collector

Division

Treasurer-Tax Collector

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector is seeking a bilingual in Spanish Tax Enforcement Investigator I to support the Tax Enforcement Unit in the Riverside location.

The Tax Enforcement Investigator I will be responsible for collecting delinquent unsecured property taxes on assets such as business personal property, mobile homes, boats, aircraft, and possessory interests. This includes conducting fieldwork, contacting taxpayers by phone and in person, setting up payment arrangements, and enforcing collections through bank and property seizures when necessary. The role requires strong investigative and research skills to locate taxpayers and their assets using public records, tax rolls, and bankruptcy files. The candidate will also prepare reports for hearings or litigation and assist with various collection activities including DMV holds, State Intercept programs, secured tax collection, and tax sale postings. This role requires weekly travel throughout Riverside County (including up to Blythe) to visit taxpayers properties in the field and request payment.

The most competitive candidates will have prior experience in tax collection or debt recovery, with a strong understanding of tax codes and legal procedures. They will possess excellent investigative skills, be able to locate hard-to-find taxpayers and assets, be comfortable with fieldwork, and have experience negotiating payment arrangements. Additionally, proficiency with Microsoft Excel and preparing reports for hearings or litigation, strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing needs are highly desired.

Incumbents of Tax Enforcement Investigator I are expected to promote to the next higher level of Tax Enforcement Investigator II after acquiring the necessary experience and demonstrating satisfactory job performance.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector is a group of dedicated public service professionals managing the collection of property taxes and safeguarding public funds, all while ensuring a valuable taxpayer experience. Their mission is the sound investment of public funds, fair, efficient tax collection, and exceptional public service.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Utilizes phone, electronic and personal visits or filed work to locate and contact individuals and organizations to secure information and enforce compliance with specific provisions of tax laws, rules, or regulations; disseminates relevant information in order to enforce compliance with the tax law.
• Analyzes balance sheets and profit and loss statements; reviews recorded documents for encumbrances on real or personal property to determine the equity in such property for seizures or priority of liens; investigates possible tax evasions.
• Assist with the seizures and impound of personal property for tax delinquencies; represents the County at administrative hearings regarding the seized property and arranges for the sale of the seized items; investigates complaints.
• Verifies tax liability and secures evidence for court prosecution when necessary.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with Federal, State, and local government agencies.
• Prepares reports and correspondence; reviews bankruptcy and State and Federal court files; and testifies in court when required.
• Consults in-house and external directories and personally contacts management companies, owners, and lessees to locate delinquent taxpayers; collects routine delinquent unsecured tax bills of a lower dollar amount.
• Researches returned tax bills and notices for new addresses; conducts research on mobile home tax accounts and coordinates efforts with the Assessor and State of California.
• Researches Federal and State court files, particularly for bankruptcy accounts.
• Researches County records at the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Community Health, Superior Court, and Registrar of Voters offices; responds to phone calls for Tax Enforcement Investigators as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

Experience: Two years of experience in the collections, investigative or law enforcement fields which must have included the collection of pertinent financial information via face to face interviews and research; and applying skiptracing techniques, or determining and scheduling payments, or determining legal action to be taken on delinquent accounts.

OPTION II

Experience: Two years of experience in unsecured portions of Revenue and Taxation Code, including tax bills, notices, payments, refunds, and liens; and Federal Bankruptcy Act and Bulk Transfer Act, or mobile home property taxes and tax clearances.

BOTH OPTIONS

Education from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience on the basis of 16 semester or 24 quarter units in business administration or related field for one year of experience.

Knowledge of: Unsecured portions of Revenue and Taxation Code, including tax bills, notices, payments, refunds, and liens; Federal Bankruptcy Act and Bulk Transfer Act; mobile home property taxes and tax clearances; basic mathematics, including interest computations.

Ability to: Establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse individuals and groups within the County organizational structure and the community; resolve complaints and function effectively in complex, sensitive, and stressful situations; analyze data researched and proceed logically to next step in securing necessary/additional information; efficiently read road maps; utilize micro-tape recorder; follow oral and written instructions completely and accurately.

Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.

Testing: This is a bilingual required recruitment. All qualified applicants will be required to take an un-proctored Spanish assessment exam.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please contact Lital Slobodsky at lslobodsky@rivco.org or 951-955-5005. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

BENEFIT PROGRAM: UPE

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
• A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
• A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,

Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:

Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

01

Are you a current regular or temporary employee with the Riverside County Office of the Treasurer-Tax Collector?

• Yes
• No

02

Select the answer that best describes your current drivers license status:

• I have a valid California drivers license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state drivers license, and I am able to obtain a valid California drivers license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California drivers license.

03

How many years of experience do you have in the collections, investigative or law enforcement fields which included the collection of pertinent financial information via face to face interviews and research; and applying skip tracing techniques, determining and scheduling payments, or determining legal action to be taken on delinquent accounts? (Include details on your resume/application)

• No experience
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

04

How many years of experience do you have in unsecured portions of Revenue and Taxation Code, including tax bills, notices, payments, refunds, and liens; and Federal Bankruptcy Act and Bulk Transfer Act, or mobile home property taxes and tax clearances?

• No experience
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

05

Have you completed at least 16 semester or 24 quarter units from an accredited college or university with coursework in business administration or related field? (Upload a copy of your transcript to your application)

• Yes
• No

06

I acknowledge that I am required to provide proof of my degree and a copy of my transcript(s) as verification of educational units completed prior to the closing date of the job posting. (Official and unofficial transcripts will be accepted. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation.)

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of experience do you have performing field work for the purposes of gathering information, applying skip-tracing techniques, or determining legal action to be taken against clients? (Include details on your resume/application)

• No experience
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

08

How many years of experience do you have with answering and routing high volume calls or assisting customers in-person for the purposes of collecting payments, explaining/enforcing rules and regulations to customers, or determining proper action on a case? (Include details on your resume/application)

• No experience
• Less than 12 months
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

09

Please indicate your current level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software programs:

• No spreadsheet experience
• Basic - able to enter, correct and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows and columns, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas.
• Intermediate - able to create and modify charts, filter data, use mathematical, logical, statistical and financial functions.
• Advanced - able to use of advanced functions, e.g. VLOOKUP, IF, work with Pivot Tables, VBA Programming

10

What is your proficiency level in Spanish?

• I am not bilingual in Spanish
• I speak Spanish, but cannot read or write
• I can speak, read, and write in Spanish

11

By selecting "Yes," you acknowledge and agree to the following: This position requires a substantial amount of fieldwork and personal visits. Candidates must be willing to drive to various locations throughout Riverside County, including Blythe.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

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