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Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Agency Internal - Permanent
Job Number: 2024-076
Department: Dept. of Revenue
Division: Compliance
Opening Date: 03/19/2024
Closing Date: 4/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This opportunity is available to WA State Department of Revenue (DOR) employees only.
Attention Revenue! The Compliance division is looking for a Technical Specialist (Revenue Agent 3) within its Compliance Review and Recovery Team (CRRT)! This position's duties include all marketplace fairness and Tax Discovery training, case and assessment review, process management, and technical support for field staff. It also serves as a divisional resource on settlement cases and information governance functions.
Candidate screening will begin as early as March 26, 2024and the hiring authority may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to the applicant's advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.
Duties
This position is a Technical Specialist with a focus on the review and issuance of complex tax assessments submitted by Tax Discovery staff, Marketplace Fairness Project Manager support and the training needs of statewide Tax Discovery staff.
This position also:
Qualifications
To qualify as a Revenue Agent 3 (range 54 - $4,723.00 - $6.349.00):
Two years of Tax Discovery experience working as a Revenue Agent 2 within the Department of Revenue
ORA bachelor's degree involving major studies in business or public administration, accounting, political science, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or law
AND
two years of professional experience in tax administration, the collection of civil or criminal debt, law enforcement, or investigations involving personal background, business practices or fraud.
Additional qualifying experience may substitute, year for year, for education.
Don't quite meet the Revenue Agent 3 (RA 3) qualifications, but think you might be a great fit on our team? No problem. We're willing to fill this position as an in-training from the Revenue Agent 2 level. This means you would have an assigned training plan which includes on the job training. Upon successful completion, you will promote to a RA 3.
To qualify as a Revenue Agent 3 (in-training) (range 50 - $4.282.00 - $5.756.00):
One year of experience working as a Revenue Agent within the Department of Revenue
OR
A bachelor's degree involving major studies in business or public administration, accounting, political science, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or law
AND
one year of professional experience in tax administration, the collection of civil or criminal debt, law enforcement, or investigations involving personal background, business practices or fraud.
Note - Additional qualifying experience may substitute, year for year, for education.
In addition to the above, the successful candidate must also possess:
To be considered:
*Failure to follow application instructions may result in disqualification from competitive process.*
To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number and date of birth before attaching.
Questions?
Hello, my name is Lance, and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Department of Revenue employee, I understand the importance of finding a rewarding career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves in connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have.
Please contact any part of the Staffing team at or give me a call (360) 704-5725.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for a Revenue Agent position, you must have complied with Washington state tax laws. The Department of Revenue is committed to ensuring all employees perform in a manner warranting the highest degree of public confidence and demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity. During the hiring process, the Compliance Division will review the Department of Revenue records to ensure you have complied with Washington state tax laws.
The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for six months.
For current Department of Revenue employees and union members of the WPEA, current promotion rules will apply if selected.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.
If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
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Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Agency Internal - Permanent
Job Number: 2024-076
Department: Dept. of Revenue
Division: Compliance
Opening Date: 03/19/2024
Closing Date: 4/1/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This opportunity is available to WA State Department of Revenue (DOR) employees only.
Attention Revenue! The Compliance division is looking for a Technical Specialist (Revenue Agent 3) within its Compliance Review and Recovery Team (CRRT)! This position's duties include all marketplace fairness and Tax Discovery training, case and assessment review, process management, and technical support for field staff. It also serves as a divisional resource on settlement cases and information governance functions.
Candidate screening will begin as early as March 26, 2024and the hiring authority may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to the applicant's advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.
Duties
This position is a Technical Specialist with a focus on the review and issuance of complex tax assessments submitted by Tax Discovery staff, Marketplace Fairness Project Manager support and the training needs of statewide Tax Discovery staff.
This position also:
- Performs and resolves the full scope of Tax Discovery review, editing, and correcting of the most complex assessments, and high dollar assessments.
- Assists with developing, writing, and presenting training to Tax Discovery staff regarding theory and best practices.
- Processes, reviews, and analyzes responses to taxpayer petitions for administrative review and the subsequent determinations.
- Ensures agency standards and policies with regard to the protection of confidential tax information are adhered to.
- Assists with the processing of division public records requests.
Qualifications
To qualify as a Revenue Agent 3 (range 54 - $4,723.00 - $6.349.00):
Two years of Tax Discovery experience working as a Revenue Agent 2 within the Department of Revenue
ORA bachelor's degree involving major studies in business or public administration, accounting, political science, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or law
AND
two years of professional experience in tax administration, the collection of civil or criminal debt, law enforcement, or investigations involving personal background, business practices or fraud.
Additional qualifying experience may substitute, year for year, for education.
Don't quite meet the Revenue Agent 3 (RA 3) qualifications, but think you might be a great fit on our team? No problem. We're willing to fill this position as an in-training from the Revenue Agent 2 level. This means you would have an assigned training plan which includes on the job training. Upon successful completion, you will promote to a RA 3.
To qualify as a Revenue Agent 3 (in-training) (range 50 - $4.282.00 - $5.756.00):
One year of experience working as a Revenue Agent within the Department of Revenue
OR
A bachelor's degree involving major studies in business or public administration, accounting, political science, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or law
AND
one year of professional experience in tax administration, the collection of civil or criminal debt, law enforcement, or investigations involving personal background, business practices or fraud.
Note - Additional qualifying experience may substitute, year for year, for education.
In addition to the above, the successful candidate must also possess:
- Experience providing technical expertise and training to all staff, including Senior Management.
- Specialized knowledge and experience in the application of theory review for Compliance Division purposes; identification, investigation, and assessment of tax as applicable to Tax Discovery tools and procedures, and rules, laws and policies typically gained through years of experience working with issues involving the application of tax laws and rules.
To be considered:
- Complete the online application in detail, as it will be used as your initial resume.
- Attach a cover letter explaining your qualifications for this position.
*Failure to follow application instructions may result in disqualification from competitive process.*
To take advantage of Veteran's preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number and date of birth before attaching.
Questions?
Hello, my name is Lance, and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Department of Revenue employee, I understand the importance of finding a rewarding career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves in connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have.
Please contact any part of the Staffing team at or give me a call (360) 704-5725.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for a Revenue Agent position, you must have complied with Washington state tax laws. The Department of Revenue is committed to ensuring all employees perform in a manner warranting the highest degree of public confidence and demonstrate the highest level of ethics and integrity. During the hiring process, the Compliance Division will review the Department of Revenue records to ensure you have complied with Washington state tax laws.
The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for six months.
For current Department of Revenue employees and union members of the WPEA, current promotion rules will apply if selected.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.
If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 12-31-2022
01
Are you currently an employee for the Washington State Department of Revenue?
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