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Customer Service Agent I

North Carolina Department of Revenue
Apex, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2025
Description Of Work

Salary Grade: NC08

Come work for NCDOR! We will teach you all about taxes so you can serve the taxpayers of North Carolina!! If you are looking to start a career in government, balance your professional and personal life, or simply to serve North Carolina taxpayers, a career with the NCDOR may be the right fit for you! NCDOR is committed to recruiting top-talent employees and developing career paths that will allow you to build long-term, rewarding and satisfying careers. We are currently hiring Customer Service Agents with a $39,000 salary in our 3 Customer Service Centers located in Raleigh (Wake), Greensboro (Guilford) and Rocky Mount (Nash). Bilingual Agents (Spanish speaking) who utilize their Spanish skills are compensated with an additional 5%. This position assists taxpayers by providing excellent service while educating and enforcing compliance with the Revenue Laws of North Carolina. Candidates may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule and additional compensation after completion of a training progression plan. Responsibilities of these positions include, but are not limited to:

  • Consistently answer incoming calls via a high-volume telephone queue
  • Answer questions from taxpayers and representatives regarding refunds, payment plans, notices received, account balances, tax laws, and policy and procedures
  • Complete training to understand and communicate personal and sales and use tax laws

After successfully completing training, you will possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for career advancement within the agency.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).

Some highlights include:

  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • 14 vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
  • 12 sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
  • Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
  • The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service
  • 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
  • Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Eligibility for Academic Assistance

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

  • Good communicator (both written and verbal) with the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely
  • Experience with the use of a computer and proficiency in word processing
  • Demonstrated experience maintaining courteous and professional behavior

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.

The Department of Revenue seeks to fill positions with the most qualified individuals in its effort to provide taxpayers with the most efficient and effective services possible.

This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. "Tax compliance" is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state.

To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DOR welcomes attached resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit.

Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.

If you are having technical issues logging into your account or applying for a position please review the Get Help/FAQ's information on the website. If you are still experiencing technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 or HumanResources@ncdor.gov . Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 919-500-6083.

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