ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Funding Arizonas future through excellence in innovation exceptional customer service and public servantled continuous improvement.

All Arizona State employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS) an intentional resultsdriven approach for doing the work of state government. Our goal is for every ADOR team member to reflect on individual and team performance reduce waste and commit to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS every ADOR team member seeks to understand customer needs identify problems improve processes and measure results.

Address: 1600 W. Monroe Street Phoenix AZ 85007

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Salary: $71500

Grade: 22

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Attorney 3 with the Tax Policy Unit provides legal advice and representation of the Department in Transaction Privilege Tax Municipal Privilege Tax and Excise Tax. The attorney provides Departmentwide legal support by researching analyzing and interpreting taxrelated statutes rules and case law; drafts information letters private taxpayer rulings notices general rulings and procedures and other documents as necessary; researches analyzes and prepares recommendations for new statutory changes to tax law and drafts administrative rules regarding TPT and Excise Tax.

Legal Advice & Service Delivery
Prepares accurate appropriate responses to technical questions from the Department and other governmental agencies
Prepares information letters taxpayer information rulings and private taxpayer rulings in response to the public for reliance by that person upon the Departments position or determination regarding transaction privilege tax municipal privilege tax excise tax
Drafts and processes administrative rule proposals tax rulings notices procedures and other documents as necessary on complex tax and legal matters for the Department and affected taxpayers to rely upon in taxability determinations
Drafts proposed statutory language in order to implement desired changes to law
Participates in drafting changes or updates to the department web pages as needed

Research Analysis & Recommendations
Researches issues on technical matters for analysis interpretation and possible alternative action
Makes and provides accurate determinations conclusions and policy recommendations
Reviews analyzes and interprets pending and new legislation in order to prepare guidelines notices summaries policy recommendations rulings and rules

Education & Experience
Any combination that meets the knowledge skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (J.D. training coursework and work experience relevant to the assignment.

Licenses & Certifications
Valid license to practice law in the State of Arizona

Knowledge/Understanding
Knowledge and understanding of Arizona Revised Statutes Title 42 administrative rules Model City Tax Code tax rulings tax procedures and Departmental policies
Knowledge of general principles of law which relate to and impact upon tax issues
Knowledge of general principles of law relating to state and local tax Issues
Knowledge of state and Federal Statutes relating to tax matters
Supreme Court Rules of Procedure and sources of legal research of both case law and tax matters
Understanding of procedures involved in contested hearings and appeals to the Hearing Office Office of Administrative Hearings and the Director

Skills
Superb verbal written and listening communication skills
Strong proficiency in the English language and with business legal and professional writing
Strong writing and editing skills
Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in highpressure situations
Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor
Strong computer research skills including Westlaw RIA and ALIS. Must be skilled in reading and comprehending complex laws and written documents
Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook Word and Excel PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail Sheets Docs and Drive

Abilities
Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Ability to apply existing case law statutes and administrative rules to the facts; to research court cases Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Code; to write informative and persuasive briefs on complex issues of law and fact
Ability to concentrate on complex issues in a typical government work environment
Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to work in a confidential manner ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
Ability to understand and solve problems by applying advanced analytical skills to include collecting integrating and analyzing all relevant data and information and reduced that information down to manageable components and/or charts diagrams or graphs; identifying a number of solutions to complex problems integrating findings from several different disciplines identifying and evaluating the various options developed and selects the most effective solution; identifying a number of solutions to the problem by identifying and evaluating the various options developed and selects the most effective solution
Willingness and ability to embody ADORs core values of Do the Right Thing Commit to Excellence and Care About One Another

Additional Job Demands
In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.

Experience with Transaction Privilege Tax a plus

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following preemployment checks:
Employment and Education Verification
State and Federal Criminal Background Check including fingerprinting
Arizona Tax Filing Records Check
If applicable ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify)

The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including:
Paid time off for holidays sick days annual leave military leave bereavement leave and civic duty leave
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program)
A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical dental vision life insurance shortterm and longterm disability options
Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5250 per fiscal year available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education
Worklife balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program State Wellness Program Public Transit Discounts Alternate Work Schedules and Telework opportunities

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100 employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned or worked and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at: Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. If you have any questions need assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation please contact the ADOR Talent Team at