What are the responsibilities and job description for the Revenue Tax Officer 1/2 position at State of Louisiana?
The Louisiana Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as A Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace for People with Disabilities.
This vacancy is located in the Business Tax Enforcement Division and is currently being announced for East Baton Rouge parish.
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level:
The Revenue Tax Officer 1 (AS-612) has a starting rate of: $17.79/hourly; $1423.20 biweekly.
The Revenue Tax Officer 2 (AS-613) has a starting rate of: $19.04/hourly; $1523.20 biweekly.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
- Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
- Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
This position may be filled as a:
· Probational Appointment
· Job Appointment
· Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency wide permanent status employees)
· Detail to Special Duty
Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected. If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available.
This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment and should make every effort to attach an unofficial transcript at the time of application.
If you are applying for a position using the baccalaureate option you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. Please contact the HR representative listed below to ensure that your application is accepted as eligible.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.
LA R.S.15:587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Donovan Williams
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 66378
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Donovan.Williams3@la.gov
Three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
To examine taxpayer accounts to determine delinquent taxes owed and take necessary actions to collect such taxes.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from Revenue Tax Officer Supervisor or higher-level personnel.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
Department of Revenue.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Revenue Tax Analysts by the presence of professional-level responsibility for the collection of delinquent taxes.
Differs from Revenue Tax Officer 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties.Researches delinquent tax cases through computer and financial institution records, Clerks of Court, Internal Revenue Service, and other governmental offices for the purpose of locating assets in order to effect the collection of the state taxes due.
Works with taxpayers, accountants, CPAs, and attorneys to obtain Statements of Financial Condition and all necessary documentation needed to request an Offer of Compromise; reviews all information before submitting offer for further approval.
Collects delinquent taxes through personal contact or by garnishing wages, levying on bank accounts, filing tax liens, seizing property, revocation of licenses, or cease and desist orders.
Inspects vendor operations and collects taxes at special events.
Conducts detailed analysis on accounts in which returns are being recommended for acceptance after the assessment has become final; makes adjustments to calculated additional tax, penalty and interest, if applicable.
Salary : $18 - $19
