Revenue Manager

THE POSITION

Continuous Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, plan, organize, direct and control tax and license services and activities; select, train, supervise and provide technical work direction to assigned personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

• Plan, organize, direct and control departmental tax and license services including assessments, issuance and denial of licenses.

• Train and supervise assigned employees; evaluate performance; provide technical direction and guidance.

• Develop and implement procedures and policies for issuance of business licenses and permits; recommend and draft tax and permit ordinance changes; prepare and levy assessments; negotiate and coordinate rates, restrictions and policies in administering franchises.

• Establish and maintain accounting records of tax collections.

• Compose and direct the preparation of official correspondence on tax and permit matters.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the business community; disseminate information to businesses on business licensing procedures and policies.

• Administer the bingo, oil pipelines, certificate of public conveniences, sales tax recovery and cable television ordinances; assure proper collections of all delinquent accounts of the City.

• Conduct or attend informal conferences and hearings concerning tax and permit matters; attend meetings and represent the City at formal hearings involving assessments and revocations.

• Prepare division budget; monitor and control budget expenditures.

• Establish standards of performance; analyze productive output to forecast future requirements, personnel, supplies, services and equipment.

• Prepare a variety of reports concerning the status of tax and license operations.

• Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A bachelor's degree in business administration or closely related field or equivalent. Four (4) years increasingly responsible tax and license experience in a public agency including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of accounting and auditing.

• Accounting and financial administration.

• The City's business and occupation tax ordinances and related regulations.

• Policies, practices and procedures of operating in a legal environment.

• Rules of evidence.

• Legal procedures related to business taxes.

• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

• City organization, operations, policies and objectives.

• Record keeping techniques.

SKILL AND ABILITY TO:

• Plan, organize, direct and control departmental tax and license services including assessments, issuance and denial of licenses.

• Supervise assigned employees; appraise performance; provide for technical direction and guidance; make employment, transfer, promotion and salary recommendations.

• Develop and implement division budget.

• Read, interpret, apply, enforce and explain applicable codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Plan and organize work.

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.

• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. Lower body mobility may not be required.

• Require the ability to stand for long periods.

• Perform lifting, pushing and/or pulling which does not exceed 50 pounds and is an infrequent aspect of the job.

• Is subject to inside environmental conditions.

• May be required to work at a video display terminal for prolonged periods.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the recruitment process which will consist of the following testing components:

• Supplemental questionnaire, no weight

• Oral Panel Exam, weighted at 100%

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above testing components and/or weights.

Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant's indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. Applicants must achieve a cut-off score of 70% or above on the oral examination to be placed on the eligibility list. Passing any and/or all does not guarantee an invitation to the selection interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.

Revisions to a testing component during a recruitment process can be made at the discretion of the Human Resources Department. Applicants will be notified by email if a revision is made. An eligibility list will be established in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules, Rule VI, Employment List Procedures.

OTHER INFORMATION:

The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Applicants seeking assistance due to disability must contact our department at (310) 952-1736.

APPOINTMENT:

Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN

CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES:

Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communications and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.

City of Carson

Summary of Employee Benefits

Association of Management Employees (AME)

CalPERS Retirement Formula

• 3%@60 Formula

• Employees hired before May 6, 2011.

• 2%@55 Formula

• Classic Members hired on or after May 6, 2011.

• 2%@62 Formula

• New Members hired on or after January 1, 2013.

Other:

• Employees pay the full Employee Member Contribution on a pre-tax basis.
• 1959 Survivors Program

• Level 4

Medical Insurance

• The City contracts with CalPERS for medical benefits, which offers employees a choice of various HMOs and PPOs.

• The City will pay the full family HMO premium from Kaiser Permanente of Los Angeles Region (including Riverside and San Bernardino counties) for each Unit member and eligible dependents. - a cafeteria cap of $200.00, per month, will be placed on any remaining premium monies.

• Employees may elect to discontinue or not enroll in the health insurance program upon proof of equal coverage. These employees shall receive 75% of the lowest 2-party premium, to be deposited into the employee's City-sponsored deferred compensation account.

Dental Insurance

• The monthly dental plan is fully paid by the City.

• Employees may elect to discontinue or not enroll in the dental insurance program. These employees shall receive 65% of the premium to be deposited into the employee's City-sponsored deferred compensation account.

Vision Insurance

• Employees may purchase vision care through payroll deduction from wages and/or with any remaining cafeteria money.

Life Insurance

• $100,000.00 Basic Group Term Life Insurance premium paid by the City.

Deferred Compensation

• Deferred Compensation Plan available; employee participation is optional.

• Deferred Compensation City match per calendar year as follows: Two thousand, four hundred dollars ($2,400.00) for Association of Management Employees Unit Members.

Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability

• City-paid premium.

Annual Leave

Monthly Accruals

11.33 hours Upon Appointment

13.33 hours Commencement of 6th year

16.66 hours Commencement of 11th year

Additional 10 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 20th year

Additional 20 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 21st year

Additional 30 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 22nd year

Additional 40 hours per year, in addition to 16.66 Commencement of 23rd year

100% paid at separation

700 maximum accrual hours

Sick Leave

• 10 hours accrued per month.
• 1/2 the value of accrued sick leave balance paid at separation.

Holiday Leave

• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.

Administrative Leave

• Exempt employees accrue 10 hours per month with a max accrual of 160 hours.

Annual Professional Development Allowance

• The City provides professional development pay in the amount of six hundred fifty dollars ($650.00) payable in the first quarter of the fiscal year.

Service Organization Membership

• The City pays up to ($150.00) per fiscal year for membership in one Carson-based service organization.

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

• The City will reimburse employees up to the California State University in-state rate (per semester, quarter, or academic year).

Retiree Medical

• The City shall pay a monthly health insurance premium for eligible retired unit members as follows:

% of difference between the

required minimum contribution

Full-time service with Carson and the amount the City pays

at time of retirement for active Unit members

0 - 4.99 years 0%

5 years 50%

6 years 60%

7 years 70%

8 years 80%

9 years 90%

10 years 100%

Longevity Pay

• 2 1/2% of the prevailing pay rate upon attaining 15 years of service credit.
• 5% of the prevailing pay rate upon attaining 20 years of service credit.
• 7 1/2% of the prevailing pay rate upon attaining 25 years of service credit.

For more information, please click on the link below.

AME_MOU

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1.The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have a minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible tax and license experience in a public agency?

• Yes

• No

03

Describe your supervisory experience or experience working in a lead capacity. Within your answer, list the title(s) of the positions you were responsible for supervising / leading, total number of staff you oversaw, total years of lead experience and the agency where you obtained the experience. If you have no experience mark N/A.

04

Which one of the following statements best describes the highest education you earned?

Please note: Proof of education (AA degree or higher) must be attached at the time of submission with your application.

• I earned a high school/GED certificate.
• I earned an Associates degree.
• I earned a Bachelor's degree.
• I earned a graduate degree.

05

For the degree completed and selected above, please list your major area of study, (e.g. civil engineering, etc.). If you have no degree mark N/A

06

Do you have experience utilizing financial software such as Tyler Munis?

• Yes

• No

07

In your own words, what is your understanding of the Revenue Manager role within a public sector agency? And, how do you meet and/or exceed the stated qualifications?

Required Question

Agency City of Carson

Address 701 E. Carson Street

Carson, California, 90745

Phone (310) 952-1736

Website http://ci.carson.ca.us