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SUPERVISOR OF RENT COLLECTIONS

Code: 04575 Local Competitive

Career Family: SUPERVISOR

Supervisor of Rent Collections sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's local-government civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.

It asks for 5 years of relevant experience.

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Where this title is used

Supervisor of Rent Collections is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Examples of work

  • Formulates procedures to be used in collecting and keeping accurate accounts of monies received and supervises the process.
  • Supervises the preparation of deposit slips and the deposit of monies received.
  • Reviews computer printout of monies received to detect any errors.
  • Reviews records to detect and correct errors.
  • Receives, reviews and resolves complaints regarding work of rent collections office.
  • Prepares and submits forms to charge tenants with court costs.
  • Communicates with banks to resolve discrepancies in accounts.
  • Answers telephone inquiries from housing managers and tenants pertaining to Rent Collection Office.
  • Supervises staff and evaluates their performance.
  • Prepares statistical report for HUD and/or other agencies or departments as required.
  • Prepares annual review of accounts maintained by Rent Collection Office.
  • Initiates complaints against tenants for nonpayment of rent.
  • Consults with data processing department regarding programs involving Office of Rent Collections.
  • Supervises maintenance of information files on economic status of tenants to determine rents to be paid.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related unit.

Experience

Five (5) years of experience in the collection of monies and the keeping of related financial records and accounts, three (3) of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of the principles of auditing and accounting and their application to specific cases.
  • Knowledge of the procedures used in keeping and auditing the accounts of financial transactions.
  • Knowledge of the appropriate methods used for the collection of the rents.
  • Knowledge of accounting methods and techniques.
  • Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
  • Knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to the rental of public housing.
  • Ability to analyze, comprehend and interpret the rules, regulations, policies, procedures and objectives of the agency.
  • Ability to organize assigned supervisory work.
  • Ability to develop effective work methods.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with associates.
  • Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions to employees.
  • Ability to supervise staff and evaluate their work performance
  • Ability to provide advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise.
  • Ability to requisite, safeguard, distribute and supervise the proper use of equipment and supplies.
  • Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports.
  • Ability to maintain essential records and files.
  • Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.