Tax Examiner I - Temporary Aide (Grand Junction - IN OFFICE)

Full Job Description

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.

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Taxpayer Service Division

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.

What We Do

The Service Centers serve 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 Denver Metro, 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.

Our Service Center location is seeking a courteous and friendly team player with experience working in a diverse, customer focused environment to serve as a Tax 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 a Temporary Tax 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 . You'll be joining a close-knit team who promotes team building and supporting each other.

If you're 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 office and you will be required to work in person.

Qualifications

Class Code & Classification Description:

Temporary Aide (P1A1XX)

Temporary Aide class series description available online

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

AND

Two (2) years of experience in customer service environment.

Education and Experience:

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 may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience..

Preferred Qualifications:

The following preferred experience(s), competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

• State experience 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 Workspace and Microsoft Office

• Strong problem solving skills

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.

Pursuant to the Universal 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.

Terms of Employment:

Temporary Aides are limited per Colorado constitution, a temporary employee may work for the State no more than nine (9) months in a 12-month period.

The 12-month period is not defined as a calendar or fiscal year, but a rolling 12-month period that begins with the month of the first day of work for the temporary assignment.

For continuous or regular (including part-time) work schedules, the temporary assignment starts the actual date the temporary employee begins work and ends after nine months.

For example, a temporary employee who begins working June 15th may work continuously through March 14th.

Upon completion of the continuous nine (9) month assignment the temporary aide must take four (4) months off prior to returning in the same position.

Temporary employees pay state, federal and local (if applicable) taxes, Medicare tax, and contribute to the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA). They also receive Workers’ Compensation coverage.

Non-permanent temporary employees are ineligible for all State of Colorado Benefits except for CSEAP benefits and Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association PERA retirement employer contributions.

Temporary employees are called to work on an as-needed basis; there are no set hours or guarantee of hours.

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.

Additional Information

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, 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(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.