Chief Deputy Treasurer
Apply NowCompany: El Paso County, Colorado
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Description:
Salary: $107,730.00 - $161,450.00 Annually
Location : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2500174
Department: Treasurer's Office
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Need more information on completing a job application? See the EPC Application process here.
Job Summary
Chief Deputy Treasurer - Lead with Integrity. Serve with Purpose.
Are you a strategic thinker passionate about public service and financial stewardship? El Paso County is seeking a Chief Deputy Treasurer to help lead one of the County's most vital offices-where trust, accountability, and innovation go hand in hand. This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local government while guiding a dedicated team and ensuring the responsible management of public funds.
What You'll Do:
As the Chief Deputy Treasurer, you'll be the right hand to the Treasurer, overseeing the day-to-day operations and helping shape the strategic direction of the office. You'll manage critical functions like property tax collection, disbursements, revenue reconciliation, tax lien sales, foreclosures, and investments-all while building a high-performing, service-driven team. From developing policy and budget oversight to contract management and community engagement, this leadership role requires vision, integrity, and operational excellence. You'll also represent the office at the County, State, and National levels?and step in as acting Treasurer when needed.
What Makes You a Standout Candidate:
Why This Role Matters:
This isn't just a leadership job-it's a chance to steward public trust and help shape El Paso County's financial health and service delivery. If you're ready to bring your expertise, heart, and leadership to a role that makes a difference, we invite you to join us.
Apply today and help us lead with excellence, serve with integrity, and build a better community for all.
Hiring Range: $110,000 - $125,000 Annually
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change.
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
How to Apply:
For first consideration, apply as soon as possible. Please submit a resume, cover letter, anda completed application by clicking the "Apply" button above.
As a steward of public trust, this position is responsible for the management, administration, planning, and leadership of the Treasurer's Office, including personnel management, providing guidance, team building, systems analysis, budgeting, and financial auditing. Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and statutory mandates. Oversees daily activities to ensure operations integrate with strategic goals. Assists the Treasurer in leading and managing all aspects and responsibilities of the Office, including County-wide property tax collections, keeping and settlement of all revenue and expense accounts, all County disbursements, apportionment and separation of funds, tax lien sales, processing release of deeds of trust, foreclosure procedures, foreclosure sales, and investments. Serves as a liaison with internal and external agencies. Serves as the Treasurer in his/her absence.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Supervision Exercised: This classification requires managing and monitoring work performance of a department including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department.
Supervision Received: Receives minimal and broad direction. This classification typically performs job duties with broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine the effectiveness of job performance.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Work Conditions
Duties are performed in an office environment; some travel may be required. The work environment may include pressure due to high public volume, personnel management, and legal interpretation/challenges.
The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.
VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
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How did you learn of this position?
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Do you have an Associate's degree or higher in business or public administration, operations management, information technology, or related field?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please specify the field of study for your associate's degree. If not applicable, please list N/A.
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Do you have two years of related professional experience?
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How many years of experience do you have in public administration, accounting, business management, or a related field?
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How many years of managerial or supervisory experience do you have?
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Do you have local government experience?
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Do you have executive leadership experience?
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
10
Please describe your experience building and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community agencies and partners. In your response, include specific examples highlighting your communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
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Duties are performed in an office environment; some travel may be required. The work environment may include pressure due to high public volume, personnel management, and legal interpretation/challenges. Are you able to work under the specified work conditions described?
Required Question
Location : Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2500174
Department: Treasurer's Office
Opening Date: 04/11/2025
Closing Date: 5/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Need more information on completing a job application? See the EPC Application process here.
Job Summary
Chief Deputy Treasurer - Lead with Integrity. Serve with Purpose.
Are you a strategic thinker passionate about public service and financial stewardship? El Paso County is seeking a Chief Deputy Treasurer to help lead one of the County's most vital offices-where trust, accountability, and innovation go hand in hand. This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local government while guiding a dedicated team and ensuring the responsible management of public funds.
What You'll Do:
As the Chief Deputy Treasurer, you'll be the right hand to the Treasurer, overseeing the day-to-day operations and helping shape the strategic direction of the office. You'll manage critical functions like property tax collection, disbursements, revenue reconciliation, tax lien sales, foreclosures, and investments-all while building a high-performing, service-driven team. From developing policy and budget oversight to contract management and community engagement, this leadership role requires vision, integrity, and operational excellence. You'll also represent the office at the County, State, and National levels?and step in as acting Treasurer when needed.
What Makes You a Standout Candidate:
- Exceptional Leadership - You're a mentor and motivator, skilled in building teams, guiding performance, and fostering a culture of accountability.
- Strategic & Operational Focus - You can zoom out to see the big picture while rolling up your sleeves to solve everyday challenges.
- Trustworthy & Ethical - You lead with integrity and inspire confidence through transparency, fairness, and professionalism.
- Adaptable & Solution-Oriented - You can navigate complex issues, manage change, and build and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, community agencies, and partners.
Why This Role Matters:
This isn't just a leadership job-it's a chance to steward public trust and help shape El Paso County's financial health and service delivery. If you're ready to bring your expertise, heart, and leadership to a role that makes a difference, we invite you to join us.
Apply today and help us lead with excellence, serve with integrity, and build a better community for all.
Hiring Range: $110,000 - $125,000 Annually
This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, subject to change.
Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.
How to Apply:
For first consideration, apply as soon as possible. Please submit a resume, cover letter, anda completed application by clicking the "Apply" button above.
As a steward of public trust, this position is responsible for the management, administration, planning, and leadership of the Treasurer's Office, including personnel management, providing guidance, team building, systems analysis, budgeting, and financial auditing. Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and statutory mandates. Oversees daily activities to ensure operations integrate with strategic goals. Assists the Treasurer in leading and managing all aspects and responsibilities of the Office, including County-wide property tax collections, keeping and settlement of all revenue and expense accounts, all County disbursements, apportionment and separation of funds, tax lien sales, processing release of deeds of trust, foreclosure procedures, foreclosure sales, and investments. Serves as a liaison with internal and external agencies. Serves as the Treasurer in his/her absence.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Establishes Office strategies and objectives with the Treasurer; ensures strategies and practices are in alignment with the mission, strategic vision, and goals of the Office. Ensures that program, financial, and performance measures are integrated to achieve strategic outcomes.
- Manages the Treasurer's Office staff to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and statutory mandates and changes; evaluates and updates office policies and procedures. Oversees daily activities to ensure operations integrate with strategic goals.
- Oversees staff in the establishment of performance expectations and priority outcomes; monitors and evaluates business operating procedures and systems to streamline, improve, and simplify operations; recommends and implements service and staffing changes in order to ensure excellent and efficient service.
- Conducts performance evaluations and motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; participates in the disciplinary process. Provides regular, constructive feedback to staff; holds quarterly feedback sessions to communicate expectations and progress of assigned staff.
- Oversees and participates in the hiring process, including making salary recommendations.
- Oversees scheduling for the office, including reviewing and approving employees' leave requests and timecards.
- Ensures adequate staff training and cross-training regarding County policies, procedures, and statutes that impact departmental operations; responsible for performance management, including regular staff meetings to provide for team building, staff development and training, process mapping, and performance efficiency/improvement.
- Provides direction and oversight in the development and management of fiscal and performance management budgets, subject to applicable County personnel policies and procedures; coordinates and develops cost analyses for various projects; ensures budget processes are followed, and discrepancies are identified and resolved.
- Assists with the preparation of the annual budget and monitors monthly expenditures.
- Holds approval authority for payroll and accounts payable functions of the office.
- Communicates with local banks, moving funds as needed to cover all operating expense needs.
- Manages contract and procurement activities for the Office, including writing specifications for Invitation for Bid (IFB) proposals and reviewing Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications and bids; ensures requisitions and procedures are followed. Manages and coordinates vendor interaction for the office, ensuring products and services meet required specifications and are properly implemented.
- Works to troubleshoot or resolve operational challenges, policy interpretations, and equipment malfunctions.
- Works directly with staff, other offices, and taxing authorities in the mill levy and annual tax warrant processes.
- Provides oversight and assists staff in the tax statement production and other related processes.
- Attends meetings on behalf of the Treasurer in their absence to obtain and relay information or to serve as a spokesperson for the Office.
- Oral and written communication must be clear and effective.
- Provides oversight and acts as a liaison between County IT and vendors.
- Represents the Treasurer on various County, State, and National advisory boards or committees as requested; serves as the Treasurer in his/her absence.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization. Displays high standards of ethical conduct, understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others and is trustworthy.
- Anticipates and addresses difficult issues with courage, candor, professionalism, and the highest ethical standards.
- Displays a high level of effort and commitment towards performing work and demonstrates responsible behavior.
- Engages, inspires, and motivates others to reach their potential and peak performance. Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit and works with others to achieve goals.
- Manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personnel impact.
- Shows understanding, develops, and maintains positive relationships, may deal with customers, staff or community partners who are difficult, hostile, and/or distressed.
- Guides and supports the training of staff with integrity and consistency while establishing and communicating clear performance expectations.
Supervision Exercised: This classification requires managing and monitoring work performance of a department including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department.
Supervision Received: Receives minimal and broad direction. This classification typically performs job duties with broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. End results determine the effectiveness of job performance.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of governmental and accounting procedures and terms.
- Knowledge of office policies and procedures and state statutes.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Must be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
- Skill in recognizing, investigating, and analyzing a variety of financial, operational, and administrative problems, developing alternatives and appropriate solutions.
- Proven management skills, including resource management, prioritizing, organizing, and problem resolution.
- Ability to direct, organize, and coordinate the activities of others.
- Ability to make sound management decisions affecting the office, other county departments, and outside parties.
- Ability to promote teamwork at all levels of the Office; ensure staff are properly selected, utilized, appraised, developed, and treated fairly; inspire, motivate, and guide others toward goals; coach, mentor, and challenge staff; adapt leadership styles to various situations.
- Ability to interpret and apply organizational goals, relevant Federal and State laws, and regulations; able to recognize and evaluate industry trends.
- Flexibility to manage multiple projects and ability to multi-task effectively.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with elected officials, department directors, County staff, vendors, and the public.
- Proficiency with computers, printers, calculators, and other standard office equipment and Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Associate's degree or higher in business or public administration, operations management, information technology, or related field.
- Two years of related professional experience may substitute for the required degree.
- Five years of public administration, accounting, business management, or related experience.
- Three years of managerial or supervisory experience.
- Local government experience.
- Executive leadership experience.
- Experience in building and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as community agencies and partners.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.
Work Conditions
Duties are performed in an office environment; some travel may be required. The work environment may include pressure due to high public volume, personnel management, and legal interpretation/challenges.
The classification specification above is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and minimum qualifications; specific job assignments, duties, education, experience, licenses/certifications, and environmental conditions will vary depending on the needs of the department/office and the particular assignment. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.
VISION
El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.
PURPOSE
We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.
El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer.
El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Onsite health centers
- Onsite fitness centers
- Reach Your Peak wellness program
- Short and long term disability
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts to include dependent care
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
- Deferred compensation (457b)
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How did you learn of this position?
- I am currently employed by EPC
- El Paso County Website
- Indeed.com
- Employee Referral
- Social Media (Twitter/Facebook)
- University/College Career Site
- Industry-specific Career Site
- Professional Membership Career Site
- Career Fair
- Other
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Do you have an Associate's degree or higher in business or public administration, operations management, information technology, or related field?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please specify the field of study for your associate's degree. If not applicable, please list N/A.
04
Do you have two years of related professional experience?
- Yes
- No
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How many years of experience do you have in public administration, accounting, business management, or a related field?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 7 years
- 7 years or more
- Not Applicable
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How many years of managerial or supervisory experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
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Do you have local government experience?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have executive leadership experience?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
10
Please describe your experience building and fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community agencies and partners. In your response, include specific examples highlighting your communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
11
Duties are performed in an office environment; some travel may be required. The work environment may include pressure due to high public volume, personnel management, and legal interpretation/challenges. Are you able to work under the specified work conditions described?
- Yes
- No
Required Question