Revenue Tax Officer 1 or 2 Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Revenue Tax Officer 1 or 2 State of Louisiana – 3.5 Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $17.79 – $19.04 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Financial auditing Mid-level Bachelor’s degree Accounting 1 year Full Job Description Salary $3,083.60 – $5,734.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number

COL-4425-DRW

Department Revenue-Office of Revenue Division Collections Opening Date 04/04/2025 Closing Date 4/9/2025 11:59 PM Central Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as A Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace for People with Disabilities. This vacancy is located in the Collection Division and is currently being announced for East Baton Rouge Parish. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level: The Revenue Tax Officer 1 (AS-612) has a starting rate of: $17.79/hourly; $1423.20 biweekly. The Revenue Tax Officer 2 (AS-613) has a starting rate of: $19.04/hourly; $1523.20 biweekly.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Focusing on

Customers:

The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.

Thinking Critically:

The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.

Using Data:

The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. This position may be filled as a: Promotion (open to all agency wide permanent status employees only) Detail to Special Duty if a current permanent status employee of LDR. Current permanent status classified state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected. If filled as a job appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a probational appointment should funding become available. This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions available within the Louisiana Department of Revenue within 90 days of the closing date. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applications will be rejected if the applicant fails to meet the minimum qualifications, submits an incomplete application or fails to apply by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment and should make every effort to attach an unofficial transcript at the time of application. If you are applying for a position using the baccalaureate option you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree, however the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date. Please contact the HR representative listed below to ensure that your application is accepted as eligible. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. •Resumes

WILL NOT

be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.• A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted on all selected applicants to validate the timely submission of tax returns and payments. It is a requirement that all Revenue employees must adhere to all tax laws of the State of Louisiana.

LA R.S.15

587.5, 587.6 and the IRS require the Louisiana Department of Revenue to conduct a criminal history records check of a prospective employee who will access federal tax information to perform job duties. Any applicant who receives and accepts a conditional offer of employment will require a completed criminal history records check prior to his or her first day of work. For further information about this vacancy contact: Donovan Williams Louisiana Department of Revenue Human Resources Division P.O. Box 66378 Baton Rouge, LA 70896 Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR A bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Concepts Function of Work:

To examine taxpayer accounts to determine delinquent taxes owed and take necessary actions to collect such taxes.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Close from Revenue Tax Officer Supervisor or higher-level personnel.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

Department of Revenue.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Revenue Tax Analysts by the presence of professional-level responsibility for the collection of delinquent taxes. Differs from Revenue Tax Officer 2 by the absence of experienced-level duties. Examples of Work Researches delinquent tax cases through computer and financial institution records, Clerks of Court, Internal Revenue Service, and other governmental offices for the purpose of locating assets in order to effect the collection of the state taxes due. Works with taxpayers, accountants, CPAs, and attorneys to obtain Statements of Financial Condition and all necessary documentation needed to request an Offer of Compromise; reviews all information before submitting offer for further approval. Collects delinquent taxes through personal contact or by garnishing wages, levying on bank accounts, filing tax liens, seizing property, revocation of licenses, or cease and desist orders. Inspects vendor operations and collects taxes at special events. Conducts detailed analysis on accounts in which returns are being recommended for acceptance after the assessment has become final; makes adjustments to calculated additional tax, penalty and interest, if applicable. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others