Working Title: Cigarette, Alcohol, and Tobacco Field Inspector
Job Class: Revenue Tax Specialist Intermediate
Agency: Revenue Dept

• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 04/27/2023.
• Date Posted: 04/21/2023
• Closing Date: 05/04/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Special Taxes Division / Spec Tx-Cigarette,Alc&Tobacco
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25%
• Salary Range: $25.25 - $37.02 / hourly; $52,722 - $77,297 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.

This position will require overnight travel and occasionally include working 7 days a week on an irregular basis.

The purpose of this position is to advance the Department of Revenue' s mission to achieve compliance with Minnesota Tax Laws. Specialists in this position will provide service to internal and external customers necessary to determine proper compliance with all provisions of the Minnesota Cigarette, Tobacco, and Alcohol excise tax provisions.

In particular, the focus of this position is to fulfill the Department of Revenue's inspection functions related to the cigarette, alcohol, and tobacco excise tax program. Inspections consist of visiting establishments offering cigarette, tobacco, and alcohol products for sale, identifying violations to Minnesota statutes and rules.

This position required substantial fieldwork, with a majority of the working time in the field. Travel will be required throughout the entire state, with a majority of the time assigned to the metro area with regular field trips into greater Minnesota.

The candidates hired and new to this job classification may be eligible to receive a $5,000 hiring bonus! This bonus will be paid in two increments, with the first payment made after successfully passing the probationary period.

A $1,000 Referral Bonus may be offered to Revenue staff that recruit new talent hired at Revenue, in this position. To submit your referral, email: alison.van.den.broeke@state.mn.us sing subject line ‘Employee Referral’ and include candidate’s name and this job posting ID, prior to candidate being selected.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of professional-level accounting or auditing experience

AND

Any of the following from an accredited college or university:

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or Marketing;
• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, Finance, or Taxation; or
• CPA

OR

Certification (satisfactory completion of probation) as a Revenue Tax Specialist

Must have reliable transportation or a valid class D driver's license

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices
• Technical tax knowledge, including court rulings, regulations and administrative policies and procedures
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, direct and review the work of others
• Knowledge of personal computer operation and software programs used by the department in its internal and external operations
• Communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of audit report processing procedures
• Knowledge of electronic filing/processing systems
• Skill in reading comprehension
• Skill in problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the Minnesota cigarette, tobacco, and alcohol excise tax types.
• Basic knowledge on the process for conducting audit examinations related to the cigarette, tobacco, and alcohol excise tax types.
• Basic Knowledge on the process for conducting audit examinations.
• Experience conducting regulatory inspections.
• Experience working with state statutes or rules in a regulatory environment.
• Experience working in career fields involving direct customer service interactions with

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer up to 20 pounds.

Additional Requirements

Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Alison Van Den Broeke at alison.van.den.broeke@state.mn.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Alison Van Den Broeke at alison.van.den.broeke@state.mn.us.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for this interview and/or testing process, please contact the Department of Revenue ADA Coordinator at revenue.eai@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.