Administrative Review Program Coordinator; WMS

The Department of Revenue (DOR) is currently hiring an Administrative Review Program Coordinator in the Administrative Review and Hearings Division, located in Tumwater, WA.

This position reports to the Program Manager of the Administrative Review and Hearings Division (ARHD). ARHD renders the final agency decision in all informal administrative reviews (WAC ) and Administrative Procedure Act appeals for all taxes the Department administers except estate tax and property tax, and for matters arising under the Department’s Unclaimed Property Program.

The Administrative Review Program Coordinator duties include:

• Reviews select drafts of significant determinations to ensure they consistently apply state tax law and Department policy and approves their issuance.
• Leads the Washington Tax Decision (WTD) publication process for precedential decisions by acting as chair of the WTD panel.
• Makes recommendations to Executive management on whether to grant or deny taxpayers’ requests for executive-level review of their petitions for review or reconsideration on the grounds that the petition involves an issue that has industry-wide significance or is one of first impression.
• Acts as the Director’s designee on cases that the Department has granted executive-level review.
• Leads ARHD’s training efforts by developing training or coordinating the development and presentation of training. The training that this position will work on includes continuing legal and accounting education training for Department employees, continuing legal and accounting education training sponsored by external stakeholders, and training for ARHD’s staff on case processing and legal procedures. This position will regularly participate in training as a presenter, co-presenter, panelist, and/or moderator.
• Serves as ARHD’s liaison to the Department's divisions whose actions are subject to ARHD review, such as Audit, Compliance, Taxpayer Account Administration, Working Families Tax Credit, and Interpretations and Technical Advice. This duty includes leading the quarterly meetings with these divisions.
• Drafts determinations for select cases as assigned by the Program Manager or Assistant Director. These cases are typically in backlog status and involve complex issues.

DOR is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.

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Telework Option—The official duty station of this position is Tumwater, with candidates being considered statewide. Telework options are available; however, the incumbent will be required to work from Department of Revenue locations as business needs dictate—usually 2-3 days per month. Details of teleworking considerations will be addressed during the interview process.

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