JOB
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Field auditor position with duties to include conducting audits, complaint investigations, inspections, education initiatives, and marketing practices. Work involves examining records of corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietors to assure legal and regulatory compliance with applicable statutes and rules of procedures, and to establish tax and fee liabilities. Works under supervision of the Regional Audit Manager or Assistant Regional Audit Manager.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (EJFs): (60%) Auditing - (Excise/Food & Beverage/Private Club/Local Distributors/ Direct Shipper)Conducts assigned tax, fee, and regulatory audits in a timely manner with minimum errors and supervision.Follows audit procedures manuals, code & rules requirements.Recognizes and adequately documents audit discrepancies noted and take appropriate action based on audit procedures manual.May audit business records of potential applicants to establish bonding liability and qualification to hold permit or license.(10%) Marketing Practices & Education Initiatives: Handles routine marketing practices questions related to the alcoholic beverage code and rules (telephone, emails, and counter).Interprets and applies marketing advisories, code, and rules.Analyzes and resolves marketing issues related to large festivals involving sponsorship and/or third party promotions.Assists with education initiatives involving members of the alcohol industry, public schools/colleges, and public/civic organizations. (20%) Inspections / InvestigationsDevelops administrative cases for cash and credit law under limited supervision. Assists senior staff with the development of complex administrative cases and may assist in the case settlement. Involves developing fact base case narratives.Assists in promoting voluntary compliance and public safety by assisting in performing complaint-based investigations relating to regulatory and public safety issues.Conducts various types of physical inspections of licensed locations for compliance with the Alcoholic Beverage Code and Rules. May review licensing files and evaluate internal business entity structures related to complaint-based investigations.Prepares legally acceptable statements or affidavits.May assist with investigations involving the Enforcement Division, Licensing Division, Tax & Marketing Division, and Marketing Investigations Unit of the Audit & Investigations Division. (5%) Preparation of statistical reports / Time Management Skills / Other Duties: Properly documents daily, weekly, monthly reports related to travel and daily work activites. May assist with the processing and issue of temporary permits/licensesAssists with the agency licensing process by conducting new location inspections, interview and furnishing applicant(s) with information concerning their respective type of permit or license and informing them of their responsibilities under the law. (5%) Property Management/Seized Property as necessaryProperly tags, inventories, and accounts for agency assets. Properly documents, enters, safeguards and disposes of agency seized property and purchase of evidence items in accordance with evidence (SAPE) procedures manual.Other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS: Regular Hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional overtime required.Ability to routinely lift and transport record boxes weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to lift and dolly cases of alcoholic beverage weighing up to up to 40 pounds Ability to travel up to 50% of the time conducting assigned field activities.Occasional overnight travel. NOTE: This position is expected to work in the office but may be eligible to telework. For teleworking, must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams or other platforms/applications during regular business hours.MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE: Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply: For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk athttps://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Supplemental InformationThe Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge. The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position. More than one position may be filled from this posting. Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see: https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify/what-is-e-verifyMales between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran's Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code