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File #: 16-812    Version: 1 Name: Revised Class Spec and Open Recruitment Bulletin: Business Tax Inspector
Type: Minute Order Status: Passed
File created: 3/23/2017 In control: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
On agenda: 5/3/2017 Final action:
Title: Revised Classification Specification and Open and Competitive Recruitment Bulletin: Business Tax Inspector
Attachments: 1. 2017-05-03 - ATT 1 - Proposed Revised Classification Specification, 2. 2017-05-03 - ATT 2 - Final Revised Classification Specification, 3. 2017-05-03 - ATT 3 - Proposed Revised Recruitment Bulletin, 4. 2017-05-03 - ATT 4 - Final Revised Recruitment Bulletin
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Revised Classification Specification and Open and Competitive Recruitment Bulletin: Business Tax Inspector
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Meeting Date: May 3, 2017

Contact Person/Dept: Kashawn Mariner/Human Resources Department

Phone Number: (310) 253-5640

Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []

Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]

Public Notification: (Email) Meeting and Agenda (04/27/17); (Email) All City Staff (04/27/17)


Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Director of Administrative Services (04/27/17)
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RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission approve the revised Classification Specification and Recruitment Bulletin for Business Tax Inspector.


BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

The Finance Department consists of five divisions: Finance Administration, General Accounting, Budget & Financial Operations, Revenue, and Purchasing.

The Revenue Division (Division) is responsible for comprehensive management of the City revenue programs from tax monitoring to collections, including audits and on-site visits to business taxpayers, utility companies, and hotels. This Division receives all payments to the City received by mail, wire transfer or walk-in and ensures the timely deposit of funds to the proper accounts. This Division also handles necessary daily banking and investment matters.

The Business Tax Inspector classification is part of the Revenue Division. The primary focus of the Business Tax Inspector is to ensure revenue compliance with the City's code. This compliance includes collection of business tax, however the division also bills for commercial refuse and outdoor dining.

In March 2016, the Business Tax Inspector was promoted. The vacancy provided the department with the opportunity to review the classification specification and address the current needs of the Department. The last r...

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