This is advanced specialized clerical work in the billing and collection of enforcement cost for the Team Metro Department.

Employees in this class are responsible for performing advanced clerical duties requiring a working knowledge of established procedures, regulations and provisions of various Miami-Dade County ordinances. Work involves responsibility for answering inquires and furnishing information to the public, with the principal emphasis of the work on the appropriate selection and completion of numerous transaction forms utilized in daily activities. Duties require the application of some independent judgment in solving more complicated work problems. Work is reviewed by an administrative superior in process and upon completion for satisfactory performance of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Reviews liens checklist and prepares lien settlement cost, final lien cap and reconcile ledgers of payments.

Prepares and maintain lien invoices for satisfaction of lien and notice of violation letter.

Tracks violation settlements that involves criminal cases.

Prepares liens for supervisor review and recording with the Clerk of Courts.

Prepares Hearing Officer's Affidavit in the lien process when civil violation notices are outstanding and not appealed prior to the recordation of liens

Researches property records to determine any changes in property ownership; research data in processing of liens of demand for payment.

Types numerous standardized forms, letters and routine correspondence based on the informational requirements associated with the particular code violation.

Maintains negotiable instruments collected against comparable computer print outs of transactions.

Deals with the general public; explains provisions of applicable Miami-Dade County Codes and County procedures.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment.

Considerable knowledge of Miami-Dade County ordinances as it pertains to Chapter 2, 8CC, 15, 19 and 33.

Considerable knowledge of the processing of liens, civil violation notices and other documents in the billing and collection of enforcement cost.

Considerable knowledge of the records forms documents and affidavits used in the processing of enforcement cost cases.

Knowledge of research techniques and sources and availability of current information.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques

Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.

Ability to prepare liens, civil violation notices of the South Florida Building Code.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Ability to deal effectively with the public by telephone and in personal contacts.

Ability to compile statistic and prepare related reports.

Ability to understand and work effectively within pertinent county ordinances and codes.

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