Watauga County Employment Opportunities


Job TitleDeputy Tax Collector I
Application DeadlineJune 02, 2025
Beginning Salary$46,676
DescriptionWATAUGA COUNTY POSITION OPENING The Watauga County Tax Administration Office is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Tax Collector I. Under regular supervision, position performs intermediate clerical work collecting current and delinquent real estate, business and personal property taxes. Duties include collection of property taxes, assisting the public, maintaining records and preparing reports. Position requires general knowledge of methods and procedures used to collect taxes and knowledge of standard office practices, and ability to operate standard office and computer equipment. Graduation from high school and some tax collection experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Salary grade 5, $46,676. County benefit package includes medical, dental and vision insurance; membership with Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, 5% supplemental retirement contribution; paid holidays; vacation and sick leave. Apply at NC Works Career Center, 130 Poplar Grove Connector, Boone, NC 28607, (828) 278-6460. Applications may also be obtained at www.wataugacounty.org (Employment Link) and submitted by mail, email WataugaCounty@ncworks.gov, or fax (828) 278-6468. An active NCWorks account is required, please visit ncworks.gov to create an account or to retrieve username. Application deadline is Monday, June 2, 2025. Watauga County is an EEOE.


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