Reference #: 4445235 THE POSITION Are you searching for more variety in your career with tax work, and do you want a change that involves investigations, enforcement, collections, and public education? Apply for this field position in the Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance (BETA) under the Department of Revenue (REV) for the opportunity to observe, assist with, and conduct investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating motor and alternative fuels taxes, business taxes, and cigarette and other tobacco taxes. Be part of an inclusive team that values adaptability.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK A Field Enforcement Agent 1, REV observes and assists experienced agents of BETA in the field to gain technical experience and skill in several essential functions. This involves collection techniques and procedures that include explaining tax rules, regulations, reporting requirements, remittance obligations, and penalties for non-compliance as well as enforcing compliance of the tax laws and regulations for all taxes administered under BETA through the enforcement and collection of delinquent taxes and missing returns. You may also have the opportunity to help conduct criminal and tax investigations of businesses, interview witness, prepare reports for prosecutors, and participate in efforts to reach and educate new businesses.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Four years of experience in tax investigation work; or Four years of experience in collections operations in a business, commercial, industrial, government, or finance office; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements: You must reside in Berks County, Pennsylvania. You must be bilingual, Spanish and English fluency required.

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an eq al employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.