Assistant Director Excise Tax

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Wake County, NCtime type:
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February 25, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-108870
** Agency
* * Dept of Revenue
** Division
* * Excise Tax
** Job Classification Title
** Revenue Tax Assistant Administrator II (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC23

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.
** Description of Work
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This position serves as the Assistant Director of the Excise Tax Division and reports to the Division Director, Tax Administrator II. The position assists with developing new legislation proposals, reviews amended laws, provides technical assistance on the more difficult interpretations or controversial issues, handles penalty waiver requests for civil penalties issued by the Department and State Highway Patrol (SHP) officers, handles NC-242 Objection and Request for Reviews of audits and investigations assessed by auditors and investigators in other Divisions, conducts conferences with taxpayer’s in regard to audit/investigation issues, drafts Notices of Final Determinations for the Attorney General’s office, and participates in hearings in regard to protested assessments related to all the Excise Tax laws (Motor Fuels, Motor Carrier, Motor Vehicle, Tobacco, Alcohol, Severance, Conveyance, Sports Wagering and Privilege).
This position serves as a member of the Division’s Management Team and is involved in decisions related to the major organizational changes within the Division and in the various automated changes affecting the Division the Department.
This positions work involves considerable public contact with taxpayers and their representatives- CPA’s and/or lawyers; associations, such as the NC Truckers Association and the NC Petroleum Marketers Association;
North Carolina Tobacco Wholesalers Association;
Attorney General’s staff; and others in order to provide detailed tax interpretations and explain tax procedures in complex or controversial cases. Other contacts include working closely with the Departmental attorney(s) and Administrative Officer(s); other state agencies such as State Highway Patrol, Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles and Department of Agriculture; federal agencies such as the IRS and the Federal Highway Administration.

This contact is necessary in order to explain tax laws, defend decisions by auditors/investigators, and to negotiate and resolve problems.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
*** Thorough knowledge of Motor Fuels, Motor Carrier, Motor Vehicle, Tobacco, Alcohol, Privilege, Sports Wagering, Vapor Directory and Conveyance tax laws and divisional and departmental procedures.
* Ability to clearly communicate and give direction to others to be able to carry out the administration of the various taxes.
* Exceptional ability to create taxpayer correspondence, important notices and private letter rulings.
* Ability to review any written communication for accuracy and correctness.
* Supervisory experience; experience managing a section/unit.

Recruitment Range: $81,620.00 - $
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