What are the responsibilities and job description for the REVENUE OFFICER 2 position at State of Nevada?
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Job Summary
The Department of Taxation is recruiting to fill Revenue Officer 2 vacancies within the Revenue/Compliance section in Carson City and Reno. Revenue Officers investigate instances of suspected noncompliance with statutes, rules, regulations and policies through field investigations, research of Department and other governmental records and other research techniques. Revenue Officers initiate collection and compliance activities as necessary to collect delinquent tax payments; contact taxpayers to provide information concerning tax liabilities; visit places of business to collect delinquent tax payments; assist taxpayers in completing tax return forms; assist taxpayers to register and file/pay online; contact businesses which are opening or closing to inform owners of applicable tax laws, regulations, and liabilities.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience in one of the following areas: 1) management of a small business or a branch of a major activity in a large business with responsibility for collection of delinquent accounts which must have included the authority to grant, adjust and arrange terms of credit; or 2) two years of experience as a collection agent in a collections agency which must have included the authority to grant, adjust and arrange terms of credit; OR two years of professional experience in tax and revenue investigation, collection and/or enforcement in a government, insurance or financial setting, one year of which must have been in collections; OR one year of experience as a Revenue Officer I or Tax Examiner II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Investigate complaints to determine whether the complaint is legitimate by examining computer records and files; determine the steps required to correct any improprieties.
Investigate instances of suspected noncompliance with statutes, rules, regulations and policies through field investigations, research of department and other governmental records, and other research techniques and initiate collection/compliance activities as necessary.
Collect delinquent tax payments; contact taxpayers and provide information concerning tax liabilities; visit places of business to collect delinquent tax payments; assist taxpayers in completing tax return forms; issue receipts for tax payments received; contact businesses which are opening or closing to inform owners of applicable tax laws, regulations and liabilities.
Investigate delinquent taxpayer accounts to determine whether the delinquent account should be designated as uncollectible or if the taxpayer has the ability to pay; analyze taxpayer account, credit, and asset information; document findings of the investigation and periodically conduct follow-up investigations of uncollectible accounts to determine whether or not the taxpayer’s ability to pay has changed.
Serve tax levies and participate in the lock and seal of businesses and property seizures; conduct property inventories of seized assets; transport seized goods by truck to storage location; assist the supervisor with public auctions to raise revenue to cover tax liabilities as assigned.
Prepare and maintain records and reports of collection activities; maintain receipt copies, records of monies collected, taxpayer payment histories, and records of taxpayer contacts and uncollected taxes; maintain records of deposits to aid in tracking payments not properly credited to the taxpayer’s account.
Provide assistance to the taxpayer/representative in completing proper tax forms; examine mathematical calculations to ensure correctness; answer general tax related questions using knowledge of tax laws and regulations; explain and interpret tax laws, departmental policies, and divisional policies to taxpayers with questions.
Maintain a variety of personal contacts with business representatives, individual taxpayers, bankers, lawyers, city and county law enforcement officials, and tax auditors in the process of locating taxpayers and collecting delinquent taxes.
Establish payment agreements; explain payment procedures to delinquent taxpayers including the amount of payments, rates of interest, collateral, and penalties for failure to make payments.
Prepare investigative and other cases against non-compliant taxpayers; present cases and provide testimony before hearings officers, boards, commissions, and courts.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept at the journey level.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: tax or monetary revenue collection techniques and procedures; investigative methods and sources of information used in reviewing suspected nonpayment of taxes and revenue; enforcement of tax or revenue collection laws, regulations and licensing requirements for a variety of businesses and individuals.
Ability to: establish payment schedules based on taxpayer income and assets; testify at hearings; maintain accurate financial records using computer equipment; prepare and maintain documentation related to collections activities; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with taxpayers, attorneys, taxpayer representatives, accountants, department staff and others.
Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits Include
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Do you have any of the following?
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?
This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
Job Summary
The Department of Taxation is recruiting to fill Revenue Officer 2 vacancies within the Revenue/Compliance section in Carson City and Reno. Revenue Officers investigate instances of suspected noncompliance with statutes, rules, regulations and policies through field investigations, research of Department and other governmental records and other research techniques. Revenue Officers initiate collection and compliance activities as necessary to collect delinquent tax payments; contact taxpayers to provide information concerning tax liabilities; visit places of business to collect delinquent tax payments; assist taxpayers in completing tax return forms; assist taxpayers to register and file/pay online; contact businesses which are opening or closing to inform owners of applicable tax laws, regulations, and liabilities.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience in one of the following areas: 1) management of a small business or a branch of a major activity in a large business with responsibility for collection of delinquent accounts which must have included the authority to grant, adjust and arrange terms of credit; or 2) two years of experience as a collection agent in a collections agency which must have included the authority to grant, adjust and arrange terms of credit; OR two years of professional experience in tax and revenue investigation, collection and/or enforcement in a government, insurance or financial setting, one year of which must have been in collections; OR one year of experience as a Revenue Officer I or Tax Examiner II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Investigate complaints to determine whether the complaint is legitimate by examining computer records and files; determine the steps required to correct any improprieties.
Investigate instances of suspected noncompliance with statutes, rules, regulations and policies through field investigations, research of department and other governmental records, and other research techniques and initiate collection/compliance activities as necessary.
Collect delinquent tax payments; contact taxpayers and provide information concerning tax liabilities; visit places of business to collect delinquent tax payments; assist taxpayers in completing tax return forms; issue receipts for tax payments received; contact businesses which are opening or closing to inform owners of applicable tax laws, regulations and liabilities.
Investigate delinquent taxpayer accounts to determine whether the delinquent account should be designated as uncollectible or if the taxpayer has the ability to pay; analyze taxpayer account, credit, and asset information; document findings of the investigation and periodically conduct follow-up investigations of uncollectible accounts to determine whether or not the taxpayer’s ability to pay has changed.
Serve tax levies and participate in the lock and seal of businesses and property seizures; conduct property inventories of seized assets; transport seized goods by truck to storage location; assist the supervisor with public auctions to raise revenue to cover tax liabilities as assigned.
Prepare and maintain records and reports of collection activities; maintain receipt copies, records of monies collected, taxpayer payment histories, and records of taxpayer contacts and uncollected taxes; maintain records of deposits to aid in tracking payments not properly credited to the taxpayer’s account.
Provide assistance to the taxpayer/representative in completing proper tax forms; examine mathematical calculations to ensure correctness; answer general tax related questions using knowledge of tax laws and regulations; explain and interpret tax laws, departmental policies, and divisional policies to taxpayers with questions.
Maintain a variety of personal contacts with business representatives, individual taxpayers, bankers, lawyers, city and county law enforcement officials, and tax auditors in the process of locating taxpayers and collecting delinquent taxes.
Establish payment agreements; explain payment procedures to delinquent taxpayers including the amount of payments, rates of interest, collateral, and penalties for failure to make payments.
Prepare investigative and other cases against non-compliant taxpayers; present cases and provide testimony before hearings officers, boards, commissions, and courts.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the duties described in the series concept at the journey level.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: tax or monetary revenue collection techniques and procedures; investigative methods and sources of information used in reviewing suspected nonpayment of taxes and revenue; enforcement of tax or revenue collection laws, regulations and licensing requirements for a variety of businesses and individuals.
Ability to: establish payment schedules based on taxpayer income and assets; testify at hearings; maintain accurate financial records using computer equipment; prepare and maintain documentation related to collections activities; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with taxpayers, attorneys, taxpayer representatives, accountants, department staff and others.
Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits Include
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
- Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
- Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
- Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
- No Nevada state income tax.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
- Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
- State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.
January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
01
Do you have any of the following?
- Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience in one of the following areas: 1) management of a small business or a branch of a major activity in a large business with responsibility for collection of delinquent accounts which must have included the authority to grant, adjust and arrange terms of credit; or 2) two years of experience as a collection agent in a collections agency which must have included the authority to grant, adjust and arrange terms of credit.
- Two years of professional experience in tax and revenue investigation, collection and/or enforcement in a government, insurance or financial setting, one year of which must have been in collections.
- One year of experience as a Revenue Officer 1 or Tax Examiner 2 in Nevada State service.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
- None of the above.
A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question