Tax Sales Services Manager

Tax Sales Services Manager

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, representing ATC in litigation and court proceedings, may serve as an expert witness, and 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.

Excellent benefits are available. To review job-specific benefits, refer to the Summary of Benefits.

Conditions of employment include: applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment, a valid California Class C Driver License may be required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position, and mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained. 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 include three (3) years of full-time equivalent experience in property tax collection, finance, accounting, or a related regulatory or compliance environment within a public agency environment, and one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience.

Desired qualifications include: 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; strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities; effective written and verbal communication skills; and a bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Law, or a closely related field.

The selection process includes a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.