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Join the City of Chattanooga Team

Chattanooga, a vibrant and growing community of over 190,000 residents within a metropolitan area of nearly 600,000 is known as the "Scenic City" for a reason. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, we are a hub of outdoor adventure and innovation. Home to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) and Chattanooga State Community College, our city blends a rich industrial history with a tech-forward future—famously powered by the nation’s first community-wide "Gig" fiber-optic network.   The City of Chattanooga was also recently designated as a "National Park City,” the first of its kind in the United States.  

Our Organization

As a City, we are powered by a dedicated workforce of approximately 2,600 employees committed to excellence in public service and making Chattanooga the best community in the country. Our team ensures our city thrives through a wide range of municipal services, including:

• Public Safety: Chattanooga Police and Fire Departments.
• Infrastructure & Utilities: Public Works, Waste Resources, and specialized Stormwater management.
• Quality of Life: Award-winning Parks and Outdoors and Community Development systems and the Chattanooga Public Library.
• Transportation: The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and citywide transit and pedestrian friendly initiatives.
• Innovation: Leading-edge  smart-city programs with a commitment to cutting edge workforce development policies to ensure all our residents can get ahead.

Why Choose Chattanooga?

The City of Chattanooga’s workforce is the heartbeat of our community. We don't just offer jobs; we offer careers with purpose: making Chattanooga the best city in America. We are committed to being the premier employer of choice in Southeast Tennessee by providing:

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees. .
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.
• The Great Outdoors: Your Backyard Playground:  Chattanooga isn't just near nature, it's immersed in it.  As one of the most biodiverse cities in North America, the "Scenic City" offers an ecological richness that few places on earth can claim.  Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or a weekend wanderer, world-class adventure is always less than an hour away.
• Vertical Adventures: Scale legendary sandstone cliffs in what is widely considered the premier rock climbing hub of the Southeast.
• Water & Rapids: From the high-octane whitewater kayaking of the Ocoee River to world-class bass fishing and peaceful paddling on the Tennessee River.
• Trails for Miles: Explore a massive network of mountain biking and hiking trails that wind through lush ridges, hidden waterfalls, and deep river gorges.

In Chattanooga, "work-life balance" means you can finish your shift and be at a trailhead or on the water before the sun sets.

Our mission is to work together to build a safe, vibrant, and sustainable city for all Chattanoogans. To do that, it takes a team of skilled and passionate individuals. So, if you’d like to call Chattanooga home – or maybe you already do! – and want to further your career through meaningful work that makes a true impact where you live, we’d love to talk to you.

Salary: $17.00 -$20.54 per hour (GS.4)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.

Work Location: 101 E. 11th Street, Chattanooga, TN

FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department:  Finance

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:  

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for providing operational support within the City
Treasurer’s Office of the Finance Department. Duties include processing, recording and verifying Tax amounts and receipts for property tax, business license & permits, storm water fees. Revenue collections from various City departments.
 

SERIES LEVEL:  

The Revenue Specialist 1 is the first level of a three level utility revenue series.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Receives property tax and stormwater fee payments via mail, in person or over the phone. Verifies the accuracy of the payment which could include currency, checks, and credit cards. Apply payment to appropriate parcels in the property tax system and produce the daily balancing reports.

Processes the online electronic business license applications which may involve verifying the proper classifications of type of business per State law. Enter and/or verify that the license has been entered into the State site. Contact customers regarding incomplete or incorrect information on the business license application.

Provides customer service via phone, walk-in and/or electronic method, related to inquiries from citizens regarding current and delinquent property taxes and business licenses. Such as providing copy of tax bills/statements. Utilizes other systems from Hamilton County and State of TN Department of Revenue to process citizens inquiries.

Performs cashier activities accurately by maintaining a balanced cash drawer and following the departmental policy on cashier protocols.

Supports the Tax Relief staff and senior citizens regarding the senior programs which could include working a season with the Senior Program Coordinator.

Collects the mail from the city mailbox at the post office and drop box located on Newby St and distribute the mail to all Treasury staff.

Maintains tax related documents and information; scans, indexes, and/or files utilizing established guidelines and procedures.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of related work experience; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.  

This is a career ladder position. This position will receive an automatic progression to Revenue Specialist 2 when the incumbent has achieved the required minimum qualifications and licenses/certifications for the next position in the series.
 

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of applicable terminology; basic accounting principles; bookkeeping principles; customer service principles; cash handling procedures; mathematical concepts; modern office procedures; and, recordkeeping principles and practices.

Skill in using a computer and related software applications; providing customer service; maintaining records; keyboarding; processing applications, permits, and related items following established guidelines and procedures; providing customer service; performing mathematical calculations; operating modern office equipment; handling cash; and, communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Positions in this class typically require reaching, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety Sensitive:  N 
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

JES 5/8/25

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