Tax Sales Services Manager

Job Description:

Tax Sales Services Manager

Description

The Job

The Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector's (ATC) office is recruiting for a Tax Sales Services Manager to plan, organize, and direct the operations and staff of the Tax Sale and Bankruptcy Section within the Tax Collector Division. This position manages the end-to-end process for Chapter 7 (Public Auction), Chapter 8 (Agreement Sale), Sealed Bid, and Mineral Rights sales in full compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code, State Controller’s Office (SCO) procedural guidelines, and County policies. The manager oversees the preparation, review, and execution of legal documents including Notices of Power to Sell, Chapter 8 Applications, Agreements, Board Resolutions, and Publication Notices.

The Tax Sales Services Manager supervises and develops professional staff, assigns and monitors workloads, ensures coverage during peak sale cycles, and participates in hiring, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions. The position also manages bankruptcy case filings, including claim preparation, payment review, and coordination with the Bankruptcy Court, County Counsel, and outside legal representatives.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• overseeing the distribution of excess proceeds from tax sales
• reviewing claims for completeness and legality
• performing and supervising title research and deed preparation
• ensuring all activities meet statutory deadlines and procedural accuracy
• represents ATC in litigation and court proceedings
• may serve as an expert witness
• prepares reports and policy recommendations to enhance the department’s efficiency and compliance.

This leadership position requires strong knowledge of property tax sale law, bankruptcy regulations, and SCO reporting standards, as well as the ability to drive continuous process improvements across all tax sale operations.

This is a pivotal leadership role in San Bernardino County’s Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector’s Office, responsible for ensuring the legal and procedural integrity of all tax-defaulted property sales, bankruptcy filings, and excess proceeds distributions. The Tax Sale Services Manager ensures that all activities meet state mandates, maintain transparency, and uphold the County’s commitment to legal compliance, accuracy, and fiscal responsibility.

For more detailed information, refer to the Tax Sales Services Manager job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
2) A valid California Class C Driver License may be required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

EXPERIENCE: Must possess three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience in property tax collection, finance, accounting, or a related regulatory or compliance environment of which must have been within a public agency environment . Experience must include interpreting and applying property tax laws, regulations, or administrative codes, preparing, or reviewing legal and financial documents, and ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and procedural requirements - AND- one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience. Supervisory experience may be concurrent.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Comprehensive understanding of property tax collection and administration, including delinquent property, secured/unsecured tax rolls, and tax-defaulted property processes.
• Familiarity with California Revenue and Taxation Code, particularly as it applies to tax-defaulted land, bankruptcy, and excess proceeds.
• Experience coordinating with County Counsel, State Controller’s Office, and other regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and resolve complex property or legal issues.
• Proven leadership and staff development skills, with the ability to train, evaluate, and motivate teams in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities, with a commitment to procedural accuracy and transparency.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports, policy recommendations, and correspondence for management and external stakeholders.
• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a closely related field.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure :
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, November 21, 2025 .

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy . (All Veterans Preference documentation (originals not required) must be submitted within 48 hours of submitting your application .)

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process

Management Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$83,948.80 - $115,564.80 Annually