Deputy Tax Collector

Salary: $6,723.13 - $8,485.89 Monthly

Location : McMinnville, OR

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Number: AO25-148

Department: Assessor/Tax Collector

Division: Assessment and Taxation

Opening Date: 12/01/2025

Closing Date: 12/19/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 1-4

Deputy Tax Collector

Yamhill County has one regular, full-time position for a Deputy Tax Collector. This position directs the collection of property taxes as established by Oregon Revised Statutes for the benefit of Yamhill County. Maintenance of the tax roll, foreclosure proceedings, and collection of current and delinquent property taxes. Receives directives from the Assessor for changes, corrections, or additions to the certified tax roll to maintain a continuous state of balance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under general supervision of the county Assessor / Tax Collector who outlines objectives and reviews performance for overall results.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Provides administrative direction to tax collection support personnel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:

• Acts on behalf of the tax collector in his absence.

• Administers procedures for controlled cash accounting.

• Systems Administrator for tax collection software program.

• Process deposits, refunds with the finance dept. and provide turnover amounts monthly.

• Prepare the annual assessment and tax rolls; confer with adjoining counties on joint district values, offsets, and apportioned levies; compile tax rates and combine rates to tax code areas; determine percentage rate for each taxing district.

• Assist Assessor with CAFFA filing, gather information needed for reporting.

• Maintenance of records and values for the real, personal, mobile home, and public utility assessment rolls.

• Administers and is responsible for payments, deposits, and related accounting of all property tax collections.

• Implements collection procedures for additional or supplemental tax rolls; assures compliance with ORS and court decisions if there are legal technicalities.

• Assist with Revisions and Disqualifications.

• Audit and process ED50 & LB 50 forms from services jurisdictions.

• Overview of roll corrections and omitted property.

• Direct roll close process, value verification, reports, and SAL reporting.

• Directs compilation and preparation of detailed legal county property foreclosure and warrant list and proceedings.

• Assist with preparing the annual department budget.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

The Benefits

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

15 paid holidays per year.

19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).

PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.

Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.13/month for PPO and $0 monthly for HMO for 2025 to 2026 plan year. *

Qualifying employer for

*Subject to the (7/1/2023 - 6/30/2026).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at or via email at

Veterans' Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form MUST be completed and submitted with the application along with other supporting documentation. For the form and information for this process please

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at or via email at

Status of Your Application

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Oregon Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules, including but not limited to Measure 50 and Measure 5, as they pertain to the taxation and assessment of real and personal property in the State of Oregon.

• Budgeting procedures and techniques.

• Principles and practices of assessment, apportionment, levy, and collection of public taxes.

• Principles and practices of real and personal property appraisal.

• Accounting principles and methods.

• Microsoft Office suite products, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• How to prioritize, organize, and complete work assignments independently within prescribed deadlines.

• Assessment and Taxation laws, rules, regulations, and department policies.

SKILLS IN:

• Tax collection procedures for the State of Oregon.

• Calculation of tax bills and interest, and accounting principles and practices.

• Maintaining confidential records.

• Conducting research to problem solve.

• Interpreting and applying laws, rules, and regulations related to assessment and taxation.

• Communicating technical information to others, to deal effectively in confrontational situations, and to make clear, concise presentations.

• Advanced keyboarding to enter technical data into an established data platform.

ABILITY TO:

• Respond to complex and specific questions regarding the functions of the Assessment and Taxation office in a polite and efficient manner, both in person, via e-mail, and on the telephone.

• Locate property using tax maps and legal descriptions in order to assist customers and to communicate with city and county offices.

• Maintain cooperative professional relationships with customers, peers, supervisors and the community in general.

• Effectively operate office equipment such as a personal computer terminal, printer, fax, scanner, electronic calculator, copier, and multi-line telephone system.

• Work effectively in a multi-task and deadline-driven environment.

• Quickly learn new skills and use the new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Assessment and Taxation office.

• Utilize integrity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness in the performance of assigned tasks.

• Follow security procedures and maintain data confidentiality when processing confidential documents.

• Comply with work scheduling and attendance requirements in accordance with Yamhill County and Assessment and Taxation policy.

• Explain property tax exemption programs, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other program information as requested.

• Attend work as scheduled and/or required.

Minimum Experience and Training/Other Requirements

Four years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping functions. Experience in assessment and tax collection is preferred. Administrative or management experience is desirable, with one years' experience as a lead worker or supervisor. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's in accounting or related field and two years of managerial or supervisory experience, or candidates with an associate's in accounting or related field and 5 years of managerial or supervisory role.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to secure and maintain a driver's license valid in the state of Oregon, or an acceptable alternative means of transportation. May be required to drive a county vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver's license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.

May be subject to successful completion of a background check.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The incumbent typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical that of an office. Work also involves travel to clients' homes and meetings. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20-30 pounds.

Contact with the public in home or office environments may risk exposure to people with irrational/hostile behavior, contagious diseases, or contact with domestic animals.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Health Coverage - Group medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage is available for the entire family. For the 2025-2026 plan year, the County will pay 97% of the monthly premium and employees will pay 3% ($70.18 per month) for the PPO Base Plan. With this plan, employees are eligible for a $125 a month contribution into an HRA VEBA account. Buy-up plans are also available. The employee premium for the HMO plan is $0.00, with the HMO plan employees are not eligible for the HRA Veba Account.

Retirement - PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) contribution is 100% employer funded, which includes both contribution to PERS pension and IAP accounts (IAP contribution is 6% of salary).

Short-Term Disability - 100% County paid.

Life insurance - $10,000 for employee/$2,000 for spouse and children - 100% County Paid.

Vacation/Sick Leave - Flexible Earned Time (FET) is a combination of vacation and sick leave. To start, employees earn 13 hours per month and future accruals increase based on years of service. After a year of service and depending on FET balance, employees may sell-back up to 40 hours of FET per year.