City of Gardiner - Deputy Tax Collector

Start Date: January 09, 2025 | End Date: January 31, 2025
County: Kennebec County
Job Type: Clerk, Finance, Other

The City of Gardiner is seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to fill the full-time 37.5 hour/week position of Deputy Tax Collector.

This position reports directly to the City Clerk/Tax Collector and is responsible for assisting and supporting in Tax Collection duties. The ideal candidate will be able to work well in a fast-paced environment, and have strong administrative, accounting and communication skills.  This person must excel in customer service and have a desire to be part of a great team.

They will receive and record payments of property taxes and sewer taxes, balance cash drawer, and prepare collected monies for deposit.  They will also assist with lien processes, provide information to citizens and real estate agents on property taxes, and register cars, trucks and other motorized vehicles.

The ability to interact effectively with elected officials, community members, and City staff is essential.

Starting pay is $23.65 to $26.27 per hour depending on experience, plus excellent benefits, including health insurance and MePERS retirement.  Send completed application, resume and cover letter to: Deputy Tax Collector Search, c/o Denise Brown, Finance/HR Director, 6 Church Street, Gardiner, ME 04345, or via email to [email protected].

City Hall is open late on Wednesdays and offset with 8-noon hours on Friday.

This position will remain open until filled.

The City of Gardiner is an equal opportunity employer.