Program Officer 1

Helena, MT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our services impactEVERY Montanan!

MISSION STATEMENT

To be the nations most citizen oriented efficiently administered state tax agency.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes property appraisals alcoholic beverage laws cannabis laws and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Business and Income Taxes Division (BIT) manages a variety of Montana tax types that include business individual and natural resources. BIT is comprised of five bureaus including Analytics and Planning Corporate and Passthrough Taxes Individual Income Tax Compliance and Audit Withholding and Individual Income Taxes and Natural Resource and Business Taxes and Fees. BIT staff perform audits verify compliance with Montana laws for all taxes administered by the division and issue appraisals and assessments of centrally assessed property.

What We Can Offer You

The State of Montanas comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health dental and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12648/year toward these benefits.
Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling legal assistance well-being coaching financial information which are free resources.
Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17% vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.
Sick leave- 12 days a year.
11 holidays including a floating holiday which can be used any time.
Flexible hours.
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at In addition to employee benefits there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.

DUTIES

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of Department of Revenue. The incumbent processes claims and provide other support services for the Unclaimed Property Program. They provide program(s) expertise coordination and services for a program manager or executive. They plan implement and evaluate local statewide or community program activities as directed by a program manager or executive. They may specialize in one or more aspects of an assigned program. The position does not supervise other staff.

Knowledge of:

Mathematics
Bookkeeping and basic accounting principles and procedures
Department policies and procedures
Data processing and records management systems
Accounting procedures and treasury requirements
State and federal rules and laws
Investigative methods and procedures

Skills in:

Customer service
Written verbal and interpersonal communication
Deductive and inductive reasoning abilities to solve problems
Researching and analyzing data from multiple sources
Analyzing various financial technical and legal documents
Accuracy and attention to detail
Conflict resolution
Microsoft programs and other data base applications

Ability to:

Demonstrate self-motivation
Prioritize work and manage time effectively
Follow instructions
Provide timely customer service
Handle multiple priorities under deadlines

Working Conditions

Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time including weekends.
Office environment.
Lifting is infrequent less than 15 pounds.
Some travel may be required must have a valid drivers license.

To be considered for any DOR position applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (or )

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit the following application material:

Resume
Complete state application

Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered.

Applicant Pool Statement:If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Special Requirements

Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following:

Criminal Background Check. Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed

Tax status must be current. Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed

REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite; however the successful candidate must be a primary resident of Montana as a condition of employment. This position would be required to report to the Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisors approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program. Full-time teleworking is not available.

Training Assignment:This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance business administration or public administration supplemented by college coursework in accounting.

No prior work experience is required.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Our services impactEVERY Montanan!MISSION STATEMENTTo be the nations most citizen oriented efficiently administered state tax agency. The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes property appraisals alcoholic beverage laws cannabis laws and unclaimed property for the state...