Administrative Support Technician, Tax (Seasonal, On-call)
Deschutes County Bend, Oregon, United States
- Location: Bend, Oregon, United States
- Categories: Accounting and Finance, Clerical and Administrative Support
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Sep 11, 2025
Job Description:
Administrative Support Technician, Tax (Seasonal, On-call)
Description
SummaryABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Finance Department/Tax Office is responsible for the collection of property taxes, dog licensing, and the collection of transient room tax revenue in the unincorporated area of the County. The department also receipts in all revenue for land sales, LID’s, and invoices billed throughout the County.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
This is an on-call seasonal position supporting the Tax Office. The position will start in October and ending towards the last week of November. This position is responsible for processing tax payments and entering data and numerical information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process tax payments; receives, reviews, and processes financial documents.
- Researches return mail.
- Performs basic administrative duties in accordance with County procedures and policy, including data entry, record keeping, preparing and processing a variety of documents, and maintaining files; duties may vary according to job assignment.
- Performs general office duties related to typing, making copies, filing, processing and distributing mail.
- Entering data and numerical information into a computer system with speed and accuracy, and maintaining electronic records, files, and databases.
What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of or experience with:
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
- Basic operations, procedures, rules and regulations of the Tax Office, as assigned.
- Record keeping procedures.
- Attention to detail.
- Operate modern office equipment such as computer, scanner, copier, 10-key and telephone.
- Ability to perform business math, compile data and prepare reports.
- Working effectively in a team environment towards a common goal and essential deadlines.
*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
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Compensation
$23.5353 to $31.5398 per hour. There are no County benefits.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent;
- AND two (2) years of administrative support experience; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
Necessary Special Requirements
The employment offer will be contingent upon pre-employment screening for criminal history and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). These screenings must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:
- Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
- 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
Closing Date/Time: 9/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific