Revenue Tax Officer

About This Job

At the Louisiana Department of Revenue, we are dedicated to fairly and efficiently administering the state’s tax laws to ensure compliance while providing exceptional customer service. We are committed to fostering public trust, enhancing economic growth, and maximizing revenue collection to support essential services that benefit all citizens of Louisiana.

• Making Accurate Judgments:
  The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Managing Resources:
  The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
• Thinking Critically:
  The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

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.

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.

• Research, collect, and resolve delinquent tax liabilities in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
• Monitor taxpayer actions to assure compliance with court ordered judgments.
• Perform field visits to collect delinquent taxes, survey businesses for proper registration and compliance with state tax laws and provide information on filing requirements. Collect taxes at special events, such as trade shows, fairs, festivals, etc.
• Prepare collection reports upon request.

Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Detail to Special Duty or WAE.

Career Progression:
This position may be filled as Revenue Tax Officer 1 or 2.

Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level:
Revenue Tax Officer 1 (AS-612) starting rate of $17.79 hourly; $1423.20 biweekly;
Revenue Tax Officer 2 (AS-613) starting rate of $19.04 hourly; $1523.20 biweekly.

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.

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.

Criminal history records check:
All prospective applicants will be required to submit fingerprints to verify compliance. Checks are required before the first day of work and at least every 5 years thereafter.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click the “Apply” link and complete an electronic application. Ensure all required education and experience details are included; incomplete applications may be rejected.

Alexis Bowser
Louisiana Department of Revenue
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 66378, Baton Rouge, LA 70896
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Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Insurance Coverage:
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Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave. More information at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays:
New Year’s Day;
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day;
Mardi Gras;
Good Friday;
Memorial Day;
Independence Day;
Labor Day;
Veteran’s Day;
Thanksgiving Day;
Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems. Options include the Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS), Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana, and Louisiana School Employees Retirement System.