Tax Examiner I (Pueblo Service Center IN OFFICE)

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If you love numbers you may want to look into ourTaxation Division Team! TheTaxation Divisionpromotes voluntary compliance with all tax laws through education assistance and customer service. TheService Centerserves about 200000 customers each year.

What We Do

TheService Centersserve as the face of the Taxation Division and our team of dedicated professionals work collaboratively within the Customer Contact Group to promote voluntary compliance with tax laws through education assistance and customer service. These Centers are located in Lakewood Colorado Springs Pueblo Fort Collins and Grand Junction in order to provide taxpayers with face to face accessibility to help with filing payments information and other resources. OurPueblo Service Centerlocation is seeking a courteous and friendly team player with experience working in a diverse customer focused environment to serve as aTax Examiner I. Our best Tax Examiners are adaptable and have strong computer software applications proficiency. Most of all they possess a willingness and desire to learn and grow in an evolving atmosphere!

The Typical Day of aTax Examiner I

You will be offering friendly courteous and complete customer service by ascertaining tax needs of all walk-ins into the Service Center. You will also be responding to questions from taxpayers via email and mailed forms . Youll be joining a close-knit team who promotes team building and supporting each other. If youre ready to enjoy the benefits of being a State employee then this job may be for you!

As a Service Center team member you will:

• Direct all customers to the correct areas by identifying customers problems and needs. Answer ambiguous questions related to all tax types when a customer is unclear or uncertain about tax forms Statutes and Regulations DOR policies delinquencies and assessments.

• Promote voluntary compliance with tax laws through researching customer problems identify solutions and needs and take corrective actions in accordance with policies Statutes and Regulations.

• Assist with sales tax wage withholding and income tax returns.

• Coordinate protest solutions with other DOR areas and other agencies through the supervisor.

• Analyze and adjust returns accounts and customer information using DOR systems.

This position will be located in our Pueblo Service Center at 827 W. 4th St Suite A Pueblo CO. 81003 and you will be required to work in person.

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

Tax Examiner I -H8N1XX

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Two (2) years of experience in a customer service role

A combination of related education in Accounting Business Economics Finance and/or experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• State experience working with GenTax

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with people outside the organization representing the organization to customers the public government and other external sources.

• Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and thorough in completing work tasks

• Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office

• Strong problem solving skills

Conditions of Employment with theCDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty integrity and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to theUniversal Driving Standards Policy any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use see resume or see attached statements on your application.

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• Recommended attachments: Resume Cover letter

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job including part-time temporary and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization list each job held as a separate period of employment.

• Information must be accurate including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

APPEAL RIGHTS:If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action. For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

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If you are not able to submit an online application a paper application is available at this link:PDF State Paper Application(Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However at the discretion of the appointing authority the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series.