Description

The Treasurer- Tax Collector is seeking to fill a vacancy for a Senior Collection Agent. This is the advanced journey level class that will perform the more difficult or complex work in the collection of delinquent accounts, work within a department as assigned, provide technical and functional supervision to Collection Agents or assigned personnel, and provide administrative support to higher level staff.

The applicant should have knowledge of collection and investigation techniques, general functions of a collection agency and commercial law applicable to collections, and obtaining collections on delinquent accounts through correspondence, telephone communications and personal interviews.

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below:

Experience: Two years of responsible journey level experience in performing collections work performing duties similar to a Collection Agent II in Placer County.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis until the position is filled. To apply, submit an application on Job Posting: Collection Agent - Senior - Placer County.

Please note: The salary for this classification will be approximately $70,292.14 - $87,816.98, effective June 13, 2026 (pay date July 10, 2026)

Recruitment Closes:

Open Until Filled

Benefits:

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

About Placer County:

Placer County is an extraordinary community characterized by a healthy and diverse economy and an attractive business environment. Residents benefit from high-quality educational, safety, and healthcare infrastructure in addition to a wide variety of outstanding recreational opportunities.

Placer County is a great place to live, work, play and learn. For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.