Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner Denise R. Mitchell, MPA, is a Constitutional Officer elected to bill, collect and disburse personal and property taxes and to administer homestead exemptions. Serving also as an agent for the state of Georgia, the tax commissioner registers and titles motor vehicles and disburses associated revenue.
Vision
Distinction in government and exemplary service.
Mission
We instill trust in government through innovation, transparency and unparalleled tax and tag services.
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The Tax Service Associate I is responsible for providing assistance to customers in person and/or over the phone regarding tax/tag issues. Duties include reviewing various documents and making necessary changes, collecting payments from customers and keeping daily records of receivables, maintaining various records and files related to the tax/tag department, preparing various correspondence and reports for the department or external customers, maintaining inventory of supplies and performing other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Two years of customer service or related experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- Or, and equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above:
- Property tax related experience
- Must be flexible with work schedule and hours
- Work assignments may be at any DMV location and reassignments can be made at any time
Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a background check is required to include motor vehicle and criminal histories.
For more information and to apply
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Two years of customer service or related experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- Or, and equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications:
- Property tax related experience
- Must be flexible with work schedule and hours.
- Work assignments may be at any DMV location and reassignments can be made at any time.
Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a background check is required to include motor vehicle & criminal histories.
The Tax Service Associate I is responsible for providing assistance to customers in person and/or over the phone regarding tax/tag issues. Duties include Reviewing various documents and making necessary changes, collecting payments from customers and keeping daily records of receivables, maintaining various records and files related to the tax/tag department, preparing various correspondence and reports for the department or external customers, maintaining inventory of supplies and performing other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Two years of customer service or related experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
- Or, and equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications:
- Property tax related experience
- Must be flexible with work schedule and hours.
- Work assignments may be at any DMV location and reassignments can be made at any time.
Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a background check is required to include motor vehicle & criminal histories.
The Delinquent Tax Collector is responsible for collecting delinquent ad valorem taxes and fees from property owners. Duties include investigating individuals and businesses, performing field investigations, seizing property and issuing citations for the purposes of tax collection. The position may also be responsible for monitoring bankruptcy notices, dismissals, hearings, deadlines, and motions, and for taking action as appropriate.
Essential Duties
- Investigate and research individual and businesses for the purpose of tax collection and code compliance.
- Maintain and understand current laws related to codes and compliance of same.
- Perform independent field investigations to collect taxes, post levy notices, seize property and/or issue citations for the purpose of code enforcement and completes reports detailing findings.
- Research property information by reviewing plans, accessing databases, and contacting other departments.
- Prepares monthly lien filings, affidavits, and cancellations for appropriate authorities.
- Reviews all documentation, accounts, notices for property tax sales and co-conducts auctions. Also, reviews documents and claims related to post tax sale as it relates to excess funds.
- Performs other duties similar in nature.
Other Job Requirements/Information
- Valid Driver's License from state of residency
- Must be deputized as Ex-Officio Sheriff within 3 months of employment.
- Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a background check is required to include motor vehicle & criminal histories.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates degree in related field; AND
- One year of tax or collections experience; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications
- Experience with Real Estate, Business, and/or Bankruptcy Law
For more information and to apply
Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of Property Tax
Department of Finance & Accounting
Communications
Updated 9/16/2025