Field Enforcement Agent 1, REV

THE POSITION

Are you ready to venture down a different path in your career? The Department of Revenue is seeking an experienced tax professional to join our team at the Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance (BETA). This position gives you the opportunity to conduct investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating motor and alternative fuels taxes, business taxes, and cigarette and other tobacco taxes. If you are ready to become part of a dynamic team that values adaptability, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Field Enforcement Agent 1, REV you will be observing and assisting experienced agents of BETA in the field to gain technical experience and skills for a variety of essential functions. This involves collection techniques and procedures that include tax rules, regulations, reporting requirements, remittance obligations, and penalties for non-compliance as well as enforcing compliance of the tax laws and regulations for all taxes administered under BETA through the enforcement and collection of delinquent taxes and missing returns. You may also have the opportunity to help conduct criminal and tax investigations of businesses, interview witnesses, prepare reports for prosecutors, and participate in efforts to reach and educate new businesses.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

Four years of experience in tax investigation work; or Four years of experience in collections operations in a business, commercial, industrial, government, or finance office; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements

You must possess an active Pennsylvania driver's license, which is not under suspension.

Additional Requirements

You must reside in Fulton, Bedford, or Somerset County. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

How to Apply

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.