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Field Enforcement Agent 1, REV

Salary

$50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-21783

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

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Opening Date

05/05/2025

Closing Date

5/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

70571

Position Number

00141396

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00185270

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance

City

Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania

Contact Name

Jachy Meyers

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Benefits

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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-21783 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 25, 2025 TO APRIL 3, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you ready to showcase your tax investigation expertise? The Department of Revenue is seeking an experienced tax professional to join our team at the Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance (BETA). As a Field Enforcement Agent 1, you will have the opportunity to utilize your unique skill set to conduct investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating motor and alternative fuels taxes, business taxes, as well as cigarette and other tobacco taxes. If you are ready to become part of a dynamic team that values adaptability, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Field Enforcement Agent 1, you will be observing and assisting experienced agents in the field to gain technical experience and skills in order to conduct criminal and tax investigations of businesses and individuals. Work involves learning collection techniques and procedures such as the explanation of tax rules, regulations, reporting requirements, remittance obligations, and penalties for non-compliance. You will be required to enforce compliance of tax laws and regulations for all taxes administered under BETA, through the collection of delinquent taxes and missing returns. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in field activities as part of canvassing to determine if unregistered businesses are operating without appropriate licenses as well as participate in taxpayer education via the New Registration Outreach.

If you are an analytically minded professional eager to start a new chapter in your career, the Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance is the place for you!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00141396) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, home headquartered

+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $ 50,836.00 (before taxes).

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Four years of experience in tax investigation work;or

+ Four years of experience in collections operations in a business, commercial, industrial, government, or finance office;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

+ This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

+ You must reside in Union, Snyder, or Perry Counties. Relocation is not an option.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rightsmustapply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time experience in tax investigation work do you possess?

+ 4 years or more

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time experience in collections operations in a business, commercial, industrial, government, or finance office do you possess?

+ 4 years or more

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

How much undergraduate college coursework have you completed in criminology, accounting, criminal justice, or administration of justice? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 120 credits or more

+ 90 but less than 120 credits

+ 60 but less than 90 credits

+ 30 but less than 60 credits

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

08

Additional Requirement:Do you reside in Union, Snyder, or Perry County?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov