This is highly responsible professional management work in planning and directing tax collection activities of Miami-Dade County.

An employee in this class is responsible for directing and supervising, through various levels of subordinate supervisors, complex and varied tax collection activities, and formulating, directing and administering tax collection policies and methods within the framework of applicable state and local laws. Responsibilities include divisional budget preparation and monitoring, continuous analysis of tax collection administrative procedures, coordinating data system installation and modification, analysis and interpretation of applicable Florida Statutes, and planning divisional goals and objectives. The incumbent exercises extensive independent judgment, initiative and professional tax collection knowledge in coordinating the collection, distribution and disbursement of funds derived from local, state and municipal taxes and fees levied on real property, personal property, special taxing districts, improvement liens, motor vehicles, vessels, occupational licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, transient taxes on tourist facilities, food and beverages, utility taxes and other taxes that may be levied by taxing authorities. Supervision is exercised through various levels of subordinate supervisors over a large staff of professional, technical and clerical employees with assigned responsibilities in specific tax collection operations. General direction is received from the Finance Director who holds the incumbent responsible for the attainment of departmental tax collection objectives and the professional management of County tax collection activities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Directs, formulates, and coordinates the development of tax collection systems and methods pertaining to Ad Valorem, non-Ad Valorem, auto tag, occupational license and convention/tourist development taxes.

Conducts and participates in meetings and conferences with state, County, municipal, and School Board officials to ensure adherence to legislative provisions related to tax collections.

Ensures accurate and timely distribution of funds to taxing authorities for whom collections are effected.

Analyzes and interprets Florida Statutes related to tax collections and instructs subordinate supervisory staff accordingly.

Plans, coordinates and directs preparation and justification of annual budget for tax collection operations.

Reviews, analyzes and implements changes in office policies and procedures to control and record tax payments; coordinates data processing needs for tax collection activities.

Directs, examines and reviews the balancing of tax rolls for real and personal property, improvement liens, special taxing districts and delinquent accounts.

Conducts and supervises the annual tax sale, including related notices and advertising.

Ensures timely reporting and submission of state revenues collected on motor vehicles, vessels, and hunting and fishing licenses.

Consults with County Attorney's Office concerning proper representations in Bankruptcy Court and other litigations.

Corresponds with state departments, municipal and School Board taxing authorities; responds to complex tax inquiries from taxpayers or their legal representatives.

Administers the management of private branch auto tag agencies established and operated under Miami-Dade County authorization.

Supervises the management of County occupational license tax functions.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Department of Revenue rules, and local ordinances and regulations governing the collection and recordkeeping of revenues.

Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to the collection, distribution and disbursement of tax revenues.

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles pertaining to tax collections and disbursements.

Thorough knowledge of the principles of management and business administration.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Thorough knowledge of internal controls applicable to the collection of large sums of money by draft, electronic funds transfer, and cash.

Thorough knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Ability to exercise resourcefulness and initiative in the formulation and development of long-range plans to achieve divisional goals and objectives.

Ability to plan and direct, through various levels of supervisors, the work of a large staff of subordinates engaged in diversified tax collection functions.

Ability to effectively evaluate the application of computer technology to tax collection functions and reporting requirements.

Ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors and a variety of public and private officials.

Ability to delegate necessary authority to subordinates to complete responsibilities in assigned management functions.

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