Excise Tax Examiner 4 – Prorate and Fuel Tax

    
What our Excise Tax Examiner 4 does
Reports to the Motor Carrier Services manager within the Prorate and Fuel Tax section in the Business and Professions Division (BPD)

• Evaluate, assign and review work of subordinate examiners in the proper examination of taxpayer accounts, computation of tax, penalty, interest, fees, assessments and warrants, and proper reporting of liability due.
• Supervise staff who examine tax reporting or registration, issue licenses, respond to customer inquiries, and resolve customer complaints.
• Assign and review the work of staff, and instruct staff in approach and compliance to ensure responses are courteous and accurate.
• Lead, guide, coach, and mentor staff in process improvement and change management.
• Initiate, develop, and implement process improvement and work efficiency strategies.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide ongoing feedback to help staff develop and enhance skills and supervise the training of subordinate employees.
• Initiate the progressive discipline process as needed to address staff performance issues in accordance with the agency corrective action policies and procedures.
• Grant or deny exception to standard reporting and payment, waiver of penalty or interest charges, or request for exemption and approve refunds up to $10,000.
• Interact with PRFT staff, Revenue Accounting, Business and Professions Division (BPD) staff, other jurisdiction tax professionals, PRFT system vendor representatives, other state and federal agencies, International Fuel Tax Agreement Inc. (IFTA), International Registration Plan (IRP) Inc.

Required Qualifications:
Applicants who possess the following qualifications may be referred to the hiring manager:

• Two years of experience supervising business, accounting, auditing, compliance, or tax administration personnel.
• One year of experience performing basic computer functions to communicate via email and use Outlook Calendar, submit leave and training requests.
• Bachelor's degree in business, public, or tax administration or closely related field; AND Minimum of 18 quarter or 12 semester credits in college level accounting, finance, business and/or public administration.  (You must attach your transcripts when applying to verify the accounting credits)

• Two years of experience as an Excise Tax Examiner 3.

 
Note: - Year for year experience in accounting, auditing, compliance, and/or tax administration will substitute for education; however, minimum credits are still required.
 
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants who also possess the following may receive additional consideration by the hiring manager:

• One Year as an Excise Tax Examiner 3 or 4

• Three years of experience in accounting, auditing, compliance, or tax administration, provided minimum of 18 quarter or 12 semester credits in college level accounting, finance, business and/or public administration.(You must attach your transcripts when applying to verify the accounting credits)

 
 
Why work at DOL?
DOL impacts more citizens directly than any other state agency and have a strong mission, vision, value, goals and agency culture.  We are focused on our commitment to great service, advancing public safety and consumer protection through licensing, regulation and education and collecting revenue that supports our state's transportation system.  We are a diverse organization that values integrity, inclusion, respect, results and service excellence.  And we have a positive agency culture where employees are engaged, empowered, and appreciated. Find out what OUR OWN have to say about our Culture and Diversity!
 
We also value wellness and promote a family-friendly culture where a healthy work life balance is supported.  And, in addition to our State's excellent benefits package, we offer an outstanding tuition assistance program! 
 
Union Inclusion:
This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its regular monthly dues.
 
How to Apply:
To apply and be considered for this position, complete the four required steps below.  Only applicants who demonstrate they are able to follow directions and submit a complete application packet will be considered.  This includes attaching all required documents. 

• Step 1: Select the large Apply button at the top of this job announcement. If you haven't already done so, you will need to create an applicant profile.
• Step 2: Ensure the work history section of your applicant profile is current and thorough, clearly stating how you meet the qualifications above.
• Step 3: Upload and attach the following documents to your applicant profile: 1. Letter of interest, 2. Current resume, and 3. a list of three professional references including name, title and current contact information (additional references are accepted).
• Step 4: Upload and attach your transcripts, if applicable.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

 
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to as in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
 
If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application process, contact the recruiter listed below prior to when this job posting closes AND before you submit your application.
 
Special Notice:
To take advantage of veteran's preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to HRRecruit@dol.wa.gov
• Use a subject line of "VET for BPD ETE4 18-155"
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov

 
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. 
 
The candidate pool certified from this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.
 
The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-902-4000 or may email HRRecruit@dol.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360.339.7344.
 
Contact Us:
For inquiries about this position, please contact at 360-902-4061 or email HRRecruit@DOL.WA.GOV. Please reference recruitment number 18-155.