Full-Time Tax Deputy

The Barbour County Sheriff’s Tax Office is currently accepting applications for a full-time tax deputy. The successful applicant should possess a valid West Virginia driver’s license and /or have reliable transportation to and from the workplace, be able to work in a drug-free environment, have experience working with the public, as well as handling stressful situations. The applicant must also possess good organizational and communication skills as well as be proficient with all Microsoft Office programs. Past bookkeeping and cash handling experience is preferred.  Applications can be found online at barbourcountywv.org under the employment tab or can be picked up in person at the Tax Office. Please no phone calls. Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 9, 2023.

Job Description:

Tax Deputy

Barbour County Sheriff’s Tax Office

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Tax Collections and assistance to taxpayers. Balances of daily tax collections. Sale of decals and assistance to taxpayers with renewal of motor vehicle registration and balances of daily decal sales. Processing bi-monthly exonerations, as well as Redemptions received via the West Virginia State Auditor as they arrive. Taking photos and printing cards for Concealed Weapons Permits. Collecting and receipting money for accident reports and service of process. Collecting and receipting monies from other various offices i.e.: Health Department, Community Corrections. Receipting in end of the month reports from the Barbour County Assessor’s Office, County Clerk’s Office and Magistrate’s Office, paying out to correct accounts as needed. Confirming proper logging of all accident reports and service of processes for the month and paying out accordingly. All other responsibilities/duties as directed by the Chief Tax Deputy or Sheriff.

Qualifications Requirements: To perform this job successfully, applicant should have experience working with the public and cash handling. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.

Other Qualifications: All Applicants must consent to a criminal background check. Those records must be free from all but the most minor offenses.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Also, must be able to communicate effectively with taxpayers and employees. Ability to read and prepare short correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to citizens, co-workers and others.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Word Processing. Operation of other office machines, i.e.: fax, copier, telephone and other standard office equipment.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the work environment is usually moderate but may occasionally be loud.

 Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands or arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Other Skills and Abilities: Willingness to work a flexible schedule during peak tax seasons.

Barbour County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, veteran’s status, sexual orientation or marital or family status.