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Description of Work

These positions have been established as hybrid teleworking with a minimum starting salary of $48,000.

If you are looking to start a career, better balance your professional and personal life, or simply to serve North Carolina citizens, a career with the North Carolina Department of Revenue might be the right fit for you! NCDOR is committed to recruiting top-talent employees and developing career paths that will allow you to build long-term, rewarding and satisfying careers.


The primary purpose of the Revenue Officer I is to answer technical tax law questions and resolve relevant issues and increase compliance by ensuring the appropriate amount of tax is reported and paid by each taxpayer. This is accomplished by providing professional customer service to taxpayers as well as timely and appropriate enforcement action when necessary. These positions adhere to NC statutes and the Department’s policies and procedures. These positions routinely communicate with taxpayers, attorneys, tax consultants, corporate managers, CPAs, and other agency personnel. A Revenue Officer I deals with conflict in highly emotional situations and acts in a professional manner. The positions play a vital role in the Department’s efforts to educate taxpayers and enforce all collection provisions authorized by NC statute. The positions require someone who can prioritize, communicate effectively, work independently, and has experience dealing with conflict in a professional manner. Responsibilities of the Revenue Officer I include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist taxpayers and their representatives to determine tax liabilities and educate the public on state tax matters and promote compliance with State revenue laws
• Adjust accounts based on research or documents provide by taxpayers
• Communicate via telephone (inbound and outbound calls and phone queue) with taxpayers to assist and resolve routine matters and special projects related to tax liabilities, issues, or questions
• Utilize legal remedies to collect liabilities or secure returns
• Utilize professional judgment to decide when to initiate civil action and what civil actions to employ in order to bring a case to a successful resolution
• Work independently to examine, research, verify, and evaluate financial statements, returns, and other data
• Determine acceptable repayment terms through a variety of methods including installment payment agreements

These professional positions have a hybrid work schedule, working remotely and travelling to the assigned service center two to six times a month (depending upon the service center and staffing). These positions also require some regional travel consisting of day trips to conduct fieldwork and may include an occasional overnight stay.

An on-the-job training period for up to 12 months is required for all new employees to gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of revenue and the related laws, and to demonstrate ability to perform job duties with reasonable independence.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Basic knowledge of principles of business administration related to reporting and/or calculating tax
  
• Basic skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
  
• Valid driver’s license is required for this position in order to conduct taxpayer visits
  

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).

Some highlights include:

• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
• Twelve paid holidays per year
• Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
• Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. "Tax compliance" is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state.

To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DOR welcomes attached resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.

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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 or Human Resources@ncdor.gov. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 919-500-6083.