What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Compliance Officer (B) position at City of Los Angeles, CA?
Salary : $69,300.00 - $139,749.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type : FULL-TIME
Job Number : 1179 OP 2023 / 07 / 21 C
Department : Finance
Opening Date : 07 / 26 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
69,300 to $101,309 ; $83,165 to $121,542 ; and $95,609 to $139,749
NOTES :
- Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
- Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
A Tax Compliance Officer analyzes, interprets and enforces various tax, permit and fee liabilities, including the City business, parking and transient occupancy taxes and City permit ordinances through independent field and office investigations; may supervise other Tax Compliance Officers and clerical staff by directing and coordinating the activities of a field enforcement or office enforcement section; and may assist at a public counter or the call center providing technical assistance to customers via telephone, on-line and in-person.
REQUIREMENT(S) / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)
PROCESS NOTES
WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at .
NOTE :
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below :
From FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023 to THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023
From FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 to THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024
The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the "Application Deadline" section of this bulletin.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order : 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period's selection process.
SELECTION PROCESS
Examination Weight :
Multiple-Choice Test - 100%
The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated : Reading Comprehension; Mathematics; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Customer Service; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of : bookkeeping terminology, such as assets, liabilities, stockholders, revenues and expenses; the structures and methods of operations of various types of businesses in order recognize potential permit or tax violations; factors necessary to read street maps; and computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite programs; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Tax Compliance Officer.
The multiple-choice test will be proctored and administered on-line during a single session. Candidates invited to participate in the on-line multiple-choice test will be able to take the test from a remote location (i.e., their home) using a computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the dates and specific steps on how to take the multiple-choice test on-line. Candidates who do not complete and submit the remote proctored multiple-choice test on-line using a computer by the specified date and time will not be considered further in this examination.
For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023 and THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4, 2023 and TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023
For candidates who apply between FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 and THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line multiple-choice test will be administered between WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9, 2024 and TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
FAQs for on-line testing are available at . Only candidates who demonstrate a hardship may be offered the option to take the multiple-choice test onsite at a City facility.
NOTES :
Notice :
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
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To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information :
I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.
I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.
I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.
I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.
I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.
I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.
I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and / or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.
In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.
I am currently :
Requirement #1 :
I have the following amount of full-time paid experience as a Tax Compliance Aide with the City of Los Angeles :
Please note that qualifying experience for this requirement must be from the City of Los Angeles ONLY .
Requirement #2 :
I have the following amount of years of full-time paid experience as a Customer Service Specialist with the Cityof Los Angeles
Please note that qualifying experience for this requirement must be from the City of Los Angeles ONLY.
Requirement #3 :
I possess a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university.
Note : Candidates completing the examination process will be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree.
Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.Qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at : http : / / per.lacity.org / Accredited Institutions 08-21-08.pdf
IMPORTANT NOTE : I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.
I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.
You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission .
I have taken the Tax Compliance Officer exam in the last 24 months.Per note#10 of the job bulletin you may take the Tax Compliance Officer multiple-choice test ONLY once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Tax Compliance Officer multiple-choice test during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 24 months under this bulletin, you may not file for this examination at this time.
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Salary : $69,300 - $139,749