Motor Vehicle & Tax Specialist I

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Job Description

SALARY: $22.34 Hourly JOB TYPE: Regular Full Time, 20 hours/ week DEPARTMENT: Treasurer's Office BARGAINING UNIT: MFPE-Federation of Missoula County Employees

TO APPLY: Please attach a cover letter.

Priority Screening 08/17/2026

DEFINITION: Performs a variety of complex clerical duties to assist the public with motor vehicle registration and titling, and property tax collection in the Treasurer's Office.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES: (The following are intended to illustrate typical duties; they are not meant to be all inclusive or restrictive.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides customer service including answering questions, resolving problems, advising customers in-person, in writing (electronically), and by telephone. Uses a computer system with multiple applications to process transactions related to motor vehicle ownership and registration, property taxes. Ensures transactions comply with applicable rules, regulations, and laws.
• Processes motor vehicle transactions relating to ownership and registration. Reviews, assesses, and approves or denies applications for Montana motor vehicle titles and temporary registrations. Files liens on motor vehicles, evaluates eligibility for registration fee exemptions, calculates fees and collects payments, prepares forms and correspondence, and revokes and reinstates registrations based on non-payment or payment of fees.
• Collects property tax payments, calculates fees and penalties, assists in the collection of delinquent taxes, and performs a variety of tasks relating to property tax liens and appeals. Accepts tax payments made under protest and communicates the tax appeals process to customers. Maintains detailed records.
• Reviews, assesses, processes and approves or denies applications for mobile home moving permits.
• Performs daily financial reconciliation for payments received. Compares actual receipts to reported receipts, researches discrepancies, and makes corrections as appropriate. Consolidates daily financial reports and reconciles against individual balances for multiple employees. Scans and verifies checks.
• Receives, verifies and records deposits for other County departments and agencies. Ensures accuracy and confidentiality.
• Organizes and sorts incoming and outgoing mail including payments, confidential motor vehicle information and other requests from the public.
• Performs related work as required or directed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Operations and Customer Service Supervisors.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS: Has regular contact with Supervisors, Training & Development Coordinator, and all staff in the Clerk & Treasurer's Department. Has frequent contacts with the general public, and regular contact with other agencies including the State Motor Vehicle Division, Department of Revenue, and Tax Appeal Boards on a variety of matters for the purpose of obtaining, clarifying, or giving facts or information, by the use of well-defined policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: The work requires long periods of sitting and performing computer data entry. The work requires some moderate physical exertion including long periods of standing, and the ability to lift and move packages up to 30-40 lbs. on carts with wheels, loaded exceeding 100 pounds. Requires exposure to a high volume of public traffic which may involve exposure to communicable disease.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of customer service best practices. Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic. Working knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the registration and titling of motor vehicles; the collection of property and real estate taxes and fees. Basic knowledge of cash handling and balancing procedures.

SKILLS: Skill in the use of a personal computer and related software (word-processing, spreadsheet, database) including multiple applications used for processing title and tax transactions. Skill using a keyboard (35 WPM recommended). Skill in the use of modern office machines.

ABILITIES: Ability to handle cash transactions accurately. Ability to make mathematical computations. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to remain calm and react appropriately under stress. Ability to work independently with speed and accuracy. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups. Ability to work as part of a team.

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Requires high school graduation or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Requires one year of experience working with the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires successfully passing a criminal history background check.

As a Missoula County employee, you will be a part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. Missoula County is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or military status.