What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Tax Collector (North) position at Arizona Department of Administration?

Field Tax Collector (North)

Job No : 530504

Work Type : Full-time

Location : REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX

Categories : Collector

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Funding Arizona's future through excellence in innovation, exceptional customer service and public servant-led continuous improvement.

All Arizona State employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government. Our goal is for every ADOR team member to reflect on individual and team performance, reduce waste, and commit to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every ADOR team member seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.

Field Tax Collector (North)

Job Location :

2 openings in Northern Region (Phoenix)

Posting Details :

Salary : $21.6347 / hour (annualized at $45,000)

Grade : 19

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

This position offers the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Additionally, this position requires travel 25-30% of the time within the Arizona region and 10% out of state.

Job Summary :

The Field Tax Collector is responsible for the tax collection of assigned cases for the State of Arizona and participating counties and cities. Assigned tax cases could include Individual Income, Corporate Income, Withholding, and Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT). This role will contact and complete the collection of tax liabilities and delinquencies via phone calls and field visits to residencies, places of employment, and / or business locations and will educate taxpayers while promoting voluntary taxpayer compliance.

Job Requirements :

Education & Experience

Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to : a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor's Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
Minimum one year of collections experience
Minimum of one year of customer service experience

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Arizona Driver's License

Knowledge / Understanding

Basic knowledge and understanding of Federal and State tax statutes, administrative rules, and regulations

Basic knowledge and understanding of tax collection enforcement rules and regulation

Knowledge of investigative and research techniques

Knowledge of lien laws pertaining to personal and real property for consensual liens and statutory liens from agencies such as the IRS

Knowledge of tax filing requirements and supporting documentation necessary to process tax returns

Skills

Excellent communications skills, to include verbal, written, and active listening with the ability to convey tax-related information in layman's terms

Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor

Strong negotiation and persuasion skills

Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to make measurable progress on multiple priorities

Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive

Abilities

Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Ability to read, interpret, disseminate, and apply complex and comprehensive tax related information, laws, policies, legislative proposals, and contract

Ability to think creatively, critically, and strategically when analyzing and proposing compliance solutions

Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner

Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed.

Ability to travel 25-30% of the time within the Arizona region and 10% out of state

Willingness and ability to embody ADOR's core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

Additional Job Demands

Ability of driving throughout the State of Arizona

In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Some exposure to adverse environmental conditions when conducting field collection duties

If completing work remotely, must perform job duties in a dedicated, secured space with internet access

Selective Preference(s) :

Training and experience with multiple tax systems

Pre-Employment Requirements :

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks :

Employment and Education Verification

State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting

Arizona Tax Filing Records Check

If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply : Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including :

Paid time off for holidays, sick days, annual leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and civic duty leave

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (pilot program).

A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability options.

Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal year, available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education.

Work-life balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program, State Wellness Program, Public Transit Discounts, Alternate Work Schedules, and Telework opportunities.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement :

Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at : https : / / www.azasrs.gov / content / new-and-prospective-members.

Contact Us :

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer. If you have any questions, please contact the ADOR Human Resources, Talent Team at talentgroup@azdor.gov for assistance.

Advertised : 11 Feb 2025 US Mountain Standard Time

Applications close :

Salary : $5,250 - $45,000

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