Operations Officer III (NCS) - Department of Finance

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$83,530.00 - $133,471.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Range:

$83,530.00 - $85,530.00 Annually

• Get to Know Us
• Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

• Job Summary
• The City of Baltimore's Department of Finance is seeking a Delinquent Accounts Manager to provide executive-level oversight to five units within the Bureau of Revenue Collections (BRC): Tax Sale, Miscellaneous Suits, Bankruptcy, Property Transfer, and Liens Processing. This position leads a team of approximately 40 staff, collaborates with City legal and technology teams, represents the City in court, and drives continuous improvement in collections operations.

Essential Functions

• •Drives five units across the bureau; collaborates with the Law Department, IT, Housing, Real Estate, title companies, and external legal counsels; oversees the annual tax sales; represents the City in court proceedings.
• •Resolves escalated issues; responds to inquiries from leadership, the Mayor's Office and City Council; maintains interagency and jurisdictional partnerships; oversees technology and operational projects with IT.
• •Compiles financial reports and statistics; develops and maintains policies and procedures; advises senior leadership; assists in evaluating service contracts; formulates long-range operational plans.
• •Interviews candidates; evaluates performance; recommends hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination; ensures accurate bi-weekly payroll.

• Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, Finance, Law or a related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Have 5 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of business systems, tax and property laws, collection methods, and handling funds. Strong analytical, management, and interpersonal skills.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• •Knowledge of business systems, tax and property laws, collection methods, and handling funds.
• •Strong analytical, management, and interpersonal skills.
• •Ability to communicate effectively, to create financial and personnel reports, to solve complex problems, and to coordinate multiple tasks at the same time.

Additional Information

• Background Check
• Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

• Probation
• All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.

• Financial Disclosure
• This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER