Senior Tax Clerk (Tax Collections)

Senior Tax Clerk (Tax Collections)

Salary

$34,861.00 Annually

Location

Albany, GA

Job Type

FULL-TIME CLASSIFIED

Job Number

2026-83

Department

Dougherty County Tax Department

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

The Dougherty County Tax & Tag Department is hiring for a Senior Tax Clerk (Tax Collections). The purpose of this position is to collect Ad Valorem taxes, assist customers with questions regarding tax maps, homestead applications, address changes, homestead audit letters, and property owner information. Responsibilities may vary dependent upon assigned area.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Tasks

• Collects taxes and is accountable for a cash drawer.
• Prepares tax bills, levy notices, correspondences, and other documents for mailing or filing with Clerk of Court.
• Codes and enters data into the computer relating to taxpayers reporting forms and returns.
• Performs varied clerical duties which include but are not limited to filing, typing, copying, processing various records, answering telephones, and assisting the general public.
• Conducts research and enters and updates data in the computer.
• Examine system records to ensure proper coding and accuracy.
• Processes personal property documents for businesses, boats, aircraft and mobile homes.
• Assists in maintenance of tax maps.
• Enters data into the computer assisted mass appraisal (CAMA) program relating to deed transfers, releases, and other documentation.
• Assists the public with use of tax maps.
• Assists with all matters related to homestead, real estate, ownership, values and tax amounts.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of relative administrative and cashiering experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Supplemental Information

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

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Special Certifications And Licenses:

• None

PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, DRIVER'S LICENSE, DEGREE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance: Dougherty County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions: It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Supplemental Information:

Application Deadline: Beginning Tuesday, October 27, 2026 through Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

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Dougherty County provides Full-time Classified Employees a comprehensive benefit package which includes the following:

• Life
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation

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Do you have high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have two (2) years of relative administrative and cashiering experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience?

• Yes
• No

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You understand that your application is considered INCOMPLETE until you submit a copy of a High School Diploma/GED (or Official Transcripts) or College Degree (or Official College Transcripts) from an accredited institution? Please attach your Education Credentials to your online application or submit in person, via standard mail, or Fax to: Dougherty County Human Resources Government Center 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 340 Albany, GA 31701 Phone: 229-431-2122 Fax: 229-434-2662

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Employer Dougherty County

Address 222 Pine Ave., Suite 340

Albany, Georgia, 31701

Phone (229) 431-2122

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dougherty/default.cfm