Treasurer

Chief Deputy Treasurer-Tax CollectorThe County of Monterey is seeking a public finance leader to serve as Chief Deputy Treasurer-Tax Collector (CDTTC). This executive-level role is responsible for leading major operational functions within the Tax Division and ensuring the effective collection, management, and safeguarding of public funds. The CDTTC plays a central role in driving operational performance, regulatory compliance, and service delivery across multiple revenue programs that support essential County services. This position oversees programs responsible for administering and collecting secured and unsecured property taxes, transient occupancy tax (TOT), and cannabis business tax; executing enforcement actions including seizure and sale of tax-defaulted property; and ensuring compliance with complex statutory frameworks. The role requires close coordination with the Assessor, Auditor, Cannabis Program, and other agencies, while influencing policy development and legislative strategy.We are looking for someone who is:Attentive to details and ensures accuracy of results.Self-motivated and goal driven.Committed to demonstrate the highest degree of integrity and ethics.Focused and productive while handling diverse responsibilities.Able to navigate complex situations using effective communication and conflict resolution skills.A few reasons you might love this job:You will work in a dynamic environment with others who have strong values and integrity.You will contribute to and benefit from a team culture that values support and collaboration.You will learn and grow professionally while using technology to process payments for court fines and fees as well as taxes.You will play a vital role in delivering services that directly support the County's mission and commitment to the community.A few challenges you might face with this job:You may interact with some dissatisfied or challenging customers.You will need to stay current on policies and demonstrate mastery of processes and procedures.You will be expected to work cooperatively within a team environment and adapt to business needs.You will be expected to learn terminology related to taxes and court fines/fees.Examples of DutiesManages the operations and activities of a major organizational division (Treasury, Revenue, and Tax) of the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office by planning, organizing, coordinating, evaluating, and implementing new processes and directing the Division's work activities.Establishes priorities and schedules to assure legal requirements and deadlines are met timely and as required by law.Builds and maintains partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Coordinates divisional activities with other divisions and departments; develops and maintains working relationships with service representatives; communicates with other departments, governmental agencies, and outside organizations to exchange information, resolve issues and concerns.Advises executive and subordinate managers via oral and written communication about divisional and departmental issues (e.g., policy and procedures, customer service, budget preparation, workflow issues, human resources, contracts, information technology).Reviews, interprets, and implements existing and new legislation, regulations, and laws; research special financial, accounting, and budgetary issues and concerns; conducts highly complex studies; prepares, directs, and reviews a variety of complex financial, operational, management and statistical reports; implements and directs new functions or requirements.Selects, supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of subordinate management, professional, technical, and clerical staff.Conducts special projects such as cost-benefit analyses and alternate financial models, resulting in comprehensive reports and recommendations.Represents the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office, Department Head or Assistant Department Head at various internal and external meetings, functions, or events by actively listening, responding to concerns, sharing information, and making presentations to be responsive to stakeholders.Examples of Experience/Education/TrainingAny combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is: Education completion of a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field with coursework in accounting, finance, and business administration. AND Experience Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing an investment portfolio, banking and/or financial services-based program, and/or program and policy development and implementation, professional experience in billing and collections, customer services programs, tax assessment, preparing economic analyses and statistical reports that includes two (2) years of experience as a supervisor of staff.Additional InformationThe required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.Successfully complete a background check to include a fingerprint check, reference check, and a review of driving record.Benefits: County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Management Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the County of Monterey Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution prevail over this listing.Notes:As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.Application and Selection ProceduresApply On-Line at by Sunday, September 27, 2026, 11:59 PM (PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting: Treasurer-Tax Collector Attn: Human Resources 168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor Salinas, CA 93901 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: 831-759-6628The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:A completed County of Monterey Employment ApplicationResponses to the Supplemental QuestionsApplicants who fail to provide all required materials by the Final Filing Date will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses: The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application. To apply for veterans' preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to View email address on click.appcast.io Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation: The County of Monterey is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. County of Monterey is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie James, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or arcttchr