Revenue Agent 2 - Tax Dept. - See Posting

Under general supervision and at the full performance level, pursues the collection of delinquent taxes owed to the State of West Virginia by communicating with taxpayers and/or their representatives in person, by phone, and by mail. Promotes voluntary compliance with state tax laws and educates the taxpayers on the WV State Code.

 Investigates situations of potential non-compliance, and complaints made to the agency about delinquent taxpayers. Reviews tax returns and their supporting documentation, including financial information. Researches and audits various databases, courthouse records, and applicable laws, regulations, and policies to investigate cases of delinquency.

Issues bad check warrants, third party levies and garnishments, liens, and notices of revocation.  Determines delinquent taxpayer liabilities and determines the appropriate course of action to resolve cases of delinquency.  Negotiates with taxpayers payment plans that do not exceed 12 months in length.

If the appropriate course of action to resolve a delinquency involves any of the following, recommends such action to upper management: long-term payment plans exceeding 12 months; the pursuit of a criminal investigation; lien releases; business license revocation; offers in compromise; waivers of additions. Represents the Tax Department at hearings.  Performs related work as required.

 Frequent travel is required. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to the Martinsburg area.  Applicants are subject to an extensive criminal background check and tax compliance check.

Counties: Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan, Mineral, Hampshire, Grant, Hardy, Tucker, Pendleton

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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

 If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it with your application.

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Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university which must have included six semester hours in accounting.

Substitution: Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, credit collections, preparation of tax returns, or related work outside the Department may be substituted at the rate of two years of experience for one year of college; or tenure with the Department of Tax & Revenue in a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required training. If the experience being substituted is in the area of bookkeeping, accounting or credit collections, the six hour accounting requirement may be waived.

Special Requirement: Availability of a car and possession of a valid driver's license are required.

DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION*

HOW TO APPLY:

Email applications to taxcareers@wv.gov

Mail to:

Tax Commissioner

WV State Tax Division

P.O. Box 11771

Charleston, WV 25339

Please include job title Revenue Agent 2 on application.

For questions, call the Tax Division at 304-558-8528.

Division of Personnel application can be found online HERE

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