Business Tax Section Manager (Manager I)
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 120785 - 172764
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday. 8-5 alternate schedule may be available after probation
Work Location:This is a manager position. All manager and supervisor positions will be expected to report to their worksites full time. Alternate schedules may be available but the typical work schedule is Monday through Friday with occasional after-hours work required to support critical projects or address system issues. Remote workdays remain an option to accommodate travel or occasionally focus on major work -Person work to be conducted at Columbia Square Building 111 SW 1st Avenue. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more informationclick here.
Benefit:Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position
Language Pay Premium Eligible:This position is or may be eligible forLanguage Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
Application Material:Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portlands online portal. You will need to attach a resume and cover letter.Note: Do not include your age date of birth or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal state or local laws or rules.
Position Summary:
This Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Business Income Tax section and will have three (3) Supervisor IIs one (1) Analyst II and one (1) Regulatory Coordinator directly reporting to them.
What youll get to do:- Manage and direct the development implementation and evaluation of processes systems procedures and goals for taxpayer assistance return processing suspense and account maintenance and filing enforcement activities or audit processes.
- Plan organize and manage the work of staff to achieve the established goals and performance measures.
- Review and analyze pertinent statutes regulations ordinances and policies for impact on activities.
- Develop and establish performance requirements and personal development targets for staff.
- Prepare and present narrative and statistical program performance reports and recommendations to supervisors management and executive-level positions.
- Developcode regulations and policy:
- Collaborate with Tax Audit & Accounting and Revenue Divisions management leadership team to develop vision goals and strategy; implement; evaluate; and improve plans for overall administration of tax programs administered by the divisions.
- Collaborate with Revenue Division management and pertinent staff to develop recommendations for changes and enhancements to code regulation and policy as needed for tax programs the division administers. Including Metro/Multnomah County representatives and other stakeholders in the development of same where appropriate.
- Participatein and propose process and program development for new and evolving programs by working with managers Metro/Multnomah County and other stakeholders to develop procedures identify issues propose solutions and monitor program performance to improve service delivery and meet customer and taxpayer needs.
- Recruit screen interview and reference check the hiring of supervisors and staff.
Contact Information:
TroyLynn Craft
Senior RecruiterTo Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are requiredfor this position:
- Experience applying the principles and practices of operational and strategic planning current business communication program evaluation and budget preparation and administration.
- Experience analyzing interpreting explaining and applying relevant federal state and local laws statutes regulations and ordinances.
- Experiencecommunicating clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing including presenting information proposals and recommendations in a clear persuasive manner to public audiences.
- Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; demonstrate tact diplomacy and patience and gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration.
- Experience managing a multicultural workforce promoting an equitable workplace environment and applying equitable program practices to diverse and complex services.
A typical way of obtaining the above knowledge and abilities would be a combination of education and experience such as:
- Education/Training:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration public administration accounting or finance.
- Experience:Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience developing implementing and managing programs projects and/or personnel functions within an organizational unit.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between January 5 - 12 2026
Required Application Materials:- Cover letter:
- Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the To Qualify section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page to ensure you are able to provide the detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
- Resume
- Note: Do not include your age date of birth or the dates you attended or graduated from school. Only provide this information if it is specifically requested to meet job requirements or to follow federal state or local laws or rules.
- Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:- If you would like to request Veterans Preference please submit your Veteran documents (ex DD214-Member 4 VA Benefit Letter etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
- Your cover letter can exceed one page to ensure you are able to provide the detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
- Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
- How We Determine Pay:The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon EqualPayAct. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
- Do not attach any additional documents.
- Please note all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- You can use AI tools to assist with your job application but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage use AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
- All applications must be submitted via the Citys online application process.
- E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
- An evaluation of each applicants training and paid and unpaid experience as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter weighted 100%.
- Your résumé and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
- Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
- Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
- Please note the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 6: Start Date- A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
- Cover letter:
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