What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Agent 3 position at Department of Revenue?
Initial Posting Date:
03/10/2025
Application Deadline:
03/18/2025
Agency:
Department of Revenue
Salary Range:
$4,409 - $6,123
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Revenue Agent 3
Job Description:
Why Join Us
Oregon counts on us! Our
Mission, Vision, and Values
guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives.
Department of Revenue is recruiting for a Revenue Agent 3 position. We are looking for talented, detail-oriented individuals to join our Personal Tax and Compliance Division in the Tax Collections Unit 10. This position is headquartered in our Bend field office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in state hybrid work. Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely.
Your first day will be in the Salem office for onboarding and training.
In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon. Current Revenue employees who live outside of Oregon may apply and will be considered.
What You Will Be Doing
Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.
- Performs advanced collection actions using established policy and procedures. These actions could include till taps, license suspensions, contract suspensions, seizure of assets and any other agency approved action. Ensure security of money collected in the field.
- Conduct unannounced inspections in response to complaints against companies alleging failure to withhold taxes from employees’ earnings.
- Conduct field investigations. Locate debtors by visiting their current and former place of residence, current and former place of employment, and current and former place of business.
For a complete position description click
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For any additional questions please contact Wendy Brokaw @
Wendy.Brokaw@dor.oregon.gov
This Is What You Need To Qualify
two years experience of direct collections of past due accounts which included at least one year of field collections experience.
Collection experience must have been your primary responsibility, not incidental to other major duties, and have included:
tracing and contacting debtors and conducting field investigations;
authority to initiate liens, garnishments, wage assignments, etc.;
examination of business management and accounting records;
determining liability and delinquency charges;
collecting by telephone, letter, or personal contact; and
negotiating payment plans and partial settlements.
On your application, be specific in addressing your experience performing field collection activities.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Some positions in this class may require the possession of an Oregon driver's license valid for the class of vehicles used by the employing agencies.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Some positions in this class may require the possession of an Oregon driver's license valid for the class of vehicles used by the employing agencies.
two years experience of direct collections of past due accounts which included at least one year of field collections experience.
Collection experience must have been your primary responsibility, not incidental to other major duties, and have included:
tracing and contacting debtors and conducting field investigations;
authority to initiate liens, garnishments, wage assignments, etc.;
examination of business management and accounting records;
determining liability and delinquency charges;
collecting by telephone, letter, or personal contact; and
negotiating payment plans and partial settlements.
On your application, be specific in addressing your experience performing field collection activities.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Some positions in this class may require the possession of an Oregon driver's license valid for the class of vehicles used by the employing agencies.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Some positions in this class may require the possession of an Oregon driver's license valid for the class of vehicles used by the employing agencies.
The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:
- Experience using great active listening skills with customers.
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
- Demonstrated ability exercising excellent judgment and decision-making skills.
- Experience explaining complex laws, rules, regulations and/or policies.
- Excellent customer service skills.
What's In It For You
The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent
medical, vision and dental
coverage, pension and retirement programs
, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave, and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
How to Apply
- Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions clickapply to work for the stateorcurrent state employee.
- The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.
- Complete any supplemental questions through Workday.
- Attach your current resume (Workday job history may substitute for a resume).
- Warning – Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity and will not save your application progress. There is now a “save for later” function, if you need to take a break please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.
- Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.
- If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, you will receive a Workday task to submit your supporting documents. Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.
Additional Information
- This is an SEIU-represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.
- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
- Review theClassification and Compensationpage for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process followingpay equity.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. Click on the following link for additional information onVeterans’ Preference.
- Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.
- To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.
- If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at: Human Resources at (503) 945-8547.
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Help & Support
web pageThe Oregon Department of Revenue strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Oregon Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
