Tax Season Office Specialist 2 - Temporary

Posting number: T011-2026-2

Department: Assessor's Office

Division: Tax Collection

Job classification: Office Specialist 2

Posting type: Temporary

Categories: Tax Administration

Summary

New employees start at Step 1 of the pay scale. $21.49/hour.

Marion County is hiring two temporary employees to work in the tax office for the 2026 property tax season. The employee will need to be available from approximately October 12, 2026, to November 27, 2026, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break. The selected employee will be expected to be reliable, punctual, and maintain regular attendance. The duties include posting payments received over the counter and through the mail to the correct corresponding account(s). A high degree of data entry speed and accuracy is essential for this position, along with a public service-oriented personality.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Independently perform a variety of responsible administrative support activities to promote and maintain effective program services, according to established practice and procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under the general supervision of a higher level administrative or professional employee, who assigns work, sets goals and reviews work for accuracy, completeness and compliance with department and program policies and goals.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification; however, may provide training and give instruction to volunteers, interns, and other office staff.

Examples of duties

• Provide customer service
• Post payments received over the counter and through the mail to the correct corresponding account(s).

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. High school diploma or equivalent; AND
2. One year of general office experience; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a temporary full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and techniques; arithmetic and general record keeping/bookkeeping practices; modern office equipment and machinery and their intended use; a variety of computer systems and software; and basic knowledge of English composition, spelling and grammar. Skill and ability to type at an acceptable rate of speed; access and use various computer systems and software; accurately and effectively perform the various assigned tasks and duties following general procedure and program policies; meet and assist clients, staff, and the general public in a courteous, professional manner; understand and effectively follow oral and written instructions, communication, and procedures; apply newly assigned procedures and practices to specific work assignments; and provide backup to other positions as needed.