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State of Colorado Tax Examiner I - Fuel in Lakewood, Colorado
Tax Examiner I - Fuel
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Tax Examiner I - Fuel
Salary
$24.96 Hourly
Location
Lakewood, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
TAA-02422-01.2025
Department
Department of Revenue
Division
Taxation - TPS: ETAS
Opening Date
02/03/2025
Closing Date
2/10/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
1881 Pierce St. Lakewood, CO. 80214
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Haley Thompson, HR Analyst, haley.thompson@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
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Department Information
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.
The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video !
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Exciting NEW Benefit!
The person hired for this position may be eligible to receive a $500 bonus at the end of 6 months of employment and another $1000 bonus at their 1 year anniversary! Eligibility for this bonus is reserved for candidates entering into the state system for the first time.
Description of Job
The Taxation Division promotes voluntary compliance with all tax laws through information, education, assistance and customer service. A Tax Examiner reviews tax returns for accuracy and completeness, ensures the tax return can be processed as filed, resolves errors and contacts taxpayers to obtain any missing information. Furthermore, Tax Examiners can be responsible for analyzing accounting files, issuing refunds or bills, calculating penalty and interest, collecting delinquent taxes, handling taxpayer complaints, adjusting for discrepancies and working with other taxing authorities such as the Internal Revenue Service, local municipalities or agencies in another state.
Excise Tax Accounting
Excise Tax Accounting consists of three work units:
This opening in the Fuel Unit handles fuel taxes, including the Fuel Excise tax, Exempt Fuel Use Refunds, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), Aviation Sales Tax, and Passenger Mile Tax programs. This unit applies statutes, regulations, and policies to assure compliance with fuel laws and tax reporting. Some of the programs require high direct customer contact; others require high analytical skills. This unit is also responsible for setting up new accounts and yearly license renewals for their programs. This is a hybrid position, with the ability to work mostly from home. However, there are also some in-office work expectations.
The second unit, the Fee Unit, is responsible for administering miscellaneous fees collected by the Department, including the Public Utility Administration Fee, Prepaid Wireless charge, Retail Delivery Fee, Motor Vehicle Daily Rental Fee, Prearranged Ride Fee, and the Oil & Gas Production Fee. This section processes and aggregates the information received from external sources, administers the amount of fees due, and works with stakeholders in several funds and other departments within the State of Colorado to meet informational and funding needs. Continual analyses of accounts, returns, and statutes are conducted by the section to assist taxpayers with voluntary compliance.
The third unit, the Excise unit, is responsible for administering several excise tax programs including, Cigarettes, Firearms & Ammunition, Tobacco Products, Nicotine Products, Liquor, and Marijuana. The workgroup provides technical advice and assistance to internal and external customers to ensure proper remittance of taxes, fees, applications, and licensing for these excise tax programs. Continual analyses of accounts, returns, and statutes are conducted by the section to assist taxpayers with voluntary compliance.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4enHpLSVk4ebXI0aGRDWG9KS1k/view?resourcekey=0-ZEzyXoczh2ck-80bNgCe3w)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
AND
Two (2) years of experience in bookkeeping, technical accounting, tax administration, business, economics, finance, customer service or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.
Education and Experience:
Experience is considered a combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field as determined by the Department.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred applicant will possess the following:
Experience using Google sheets or a similar spreadsheet program.
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines with effective time management skills
Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service
Desire to collaborate within teams.
Strong, internally driven work ethic with the demonstrated ability to handle work on your own or with minimal direction..
Good written and spoken communication skills.
Driven to complete tasks accurately.
Knowledge of Colorado fuel, excise tax or fee programs.
Conditions of Employment with the CDOR :
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 .
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.
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 "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" 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 (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), 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 department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.
Supplemental Information
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance
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, dor_ohr@state.co.us.
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.
If not applying online, submit application to:
If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://careers.colorado.gov/sites/careers/files/documents/Colorado-Paper-Application-202011-enabled.pdf) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us 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 classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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I am a Colorado Resident and have a Colorado address and Colorado State issued Driver License, CO State issued ID, or other proof of residence (as outlined in the FAQ section) at the time of application
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Did you hear about this job from a DOR employee or job fair/event? If yes, please indicate the name of the employee or event that you attended.
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The salary for this position is typically $24.96 per hour. Are you willing to accept this salary? Marking "no" may result in removal from consideration.
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Are you aware of anyone with whom you have a personal relationship (including, but not limited to, any family members or those you or a family member have an intimate relationship with) currently employed with DOR? If yes, please provide the name of the employee and the Division they work in. Per DOR Policy OHR-006, family includes spouse, partner, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, or cousin, including those related by marriage, civil union, common law, blood, adoption or foster care.
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Describe your problem-solving skills. What is your process when faced with a complex problem with various stakeholders and competing priorities?
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Provide an example of when you had to research a complicated topic, including what the topic was and what resources you used.
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Discuss your experience with taxes and using tax software.
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Describe your ideal job. What kind of responsibilities would you take on, and what would be the most fulfilling aspect of it for you?
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You have a list of tasks that includes preparing a report due by the end of the day, scheduling meetings for the week, and responding to a backlog of emails. Describe the time management technique that would be most effective in completing these tasks efficiently?
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