This position functions as a specialized in-house collector focusing on wage garnishments, bank sweeps, filing claims on seized property, and working with MOA departments to process their uncollected debt. The position is the secondary liaison between the MOA contracted collection agency and municipal departments. Position attends and testifies at Small Claims proceedings at the State of Alaska Court. Position confers with appropriate department personnel to ensure timely and accurate referrals to the collection agency of outstanding department payables. The position works closely with the State of Alaska Court System, generating specific and master writs of execution, attending exemption hearings, and drafting motions. Responsible for managing a consistent volume of contact with debtors in-person and via telephone and written correspondence; interpreting State and Local laws; complying with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; working knowledge of Bankruptcy, Estate and Probate law regarding unpaid debts; establishing and enforcing payment plans; performing identification and location research as well as asset searches on debtors; providing contributions to drafting new and updated MOA policies and procedures, desk procedures and department processes. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences High school diploma, GED or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in the field related to the position. ORAssociate’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and four (4) years of experience in the field related to the position. OR - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Finance or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in the field related to the position.