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Tax Corrections Principal Examiner

Recruitment # 250904-8594AR-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 10/9/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $90,309 - $116,146/year

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 10/16/2025 11:59:00 PM

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Looking to advance in your career with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services? If so, check out this opportunity!

The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (https://portal.ct.gov/DRS) (DRS) is hiring a Tax Corrections Principal Examiner (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=8594AR&R1=&R3=) in the Litigation Division, located in Hartford. POSITION DETAILS This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position on first shift. Schedule is Monday-Friday between 9:00am and 5:30pm. The Litigation Division of the Legal Services Bureau is comprised of two subdivision the Litigation Subdivision and the Appellate Subdivision. Each subdivision is responsible for fulfilling statutory functions and addressing a large volume of administrative and judicial cases. The Litigation Subdivision is responsible for representing the Commissioner of Revenue Services (“Commissioner”) in actions before courts, boards, and commissions including, but not limited to, tax appeals in the Connecticut Superior Court and administrative proceedings such as those occurring in front of the Freedom of Information Commission. The Litigation Subdivision is also responsible for coordinating the Commissioner’s interests in bankruptcy litigation. The Appellate Subdivision is responsible for reviewing protests filed by taxpayers. Protests allow taxpayers who disagree with decisions of the Department (generally, decisions to assess a taxpayer or decisions to deny a claim for refund) to receive additional administrative review of these decisions. This Tax Corrections Principal Examiner will supervise the maintenance and adjustment of the financial accounting associated with the three (3) major dockets the Litigation Division manages: civil litigation and collections litigation cases; Appellate Subdivision protests; and Bankruptcy cases. The Tax Corrections Principal Examiner will report directly to the Tax Litigation Director.

WE CAN CONTINUE TO OFFER YOU:

+ Industry leading health benefits (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits) , including medical and dental coverage;

+ Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings;

+ Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year;

+ Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities; and

+ A work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance (http://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPsummer2021.pdf) to all employees!

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Department of Revenue Services is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.

DRS endeavors to provide fair, consistent and efficient services to administer the tax laws of the State of Connecticut. We advocate for sound tax policy and strive to collect tax revenue in an accurate, timely and reliable fashion to support and fund the crucial services to all of Connecticut's citizens. We provide the highest degree of integrity, professionalism, and excellent customer service for our tax payers.

For an inside look at what it's like to work as an employee for the State of Connecticut, please watch the video below!

Selection Plan

Note: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jake Ferrari at [email protected].

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Revenue Services, Operations Division this class is accountable for acting as a working supervisor for Tax Corrections Examiners and related technical and clerical staff engaged in resolving tax return, taxpayer registration and/or taxpayer account errors.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Plans unit workflow and determines priorities;

+ Schedules, assigns, oversees, and reviews work;

+ Establishes and maintains unit procedures;

+ Provides staff training and assistance;

+ Conducts or assists in conducting performance evaluations;

+ Acts as liaison with operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;

+ Prepares reports and correspondence;

+ Evaluates production reports, ascertains deficiencies, and takes corrective action;

+ Resolves the most complex work problems;

+ Authorizes bills and refunds;

+ Refers questionable accounts to the Audit Division;

+ Assists in the preparation of computer program tests;

+ Serves as a member of special committees and study groups representing the Operations Division;

+ May make recommendations on polices or standards;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ the functions and operations of financial data base systems;

+ relevant agency policies and procedures;

+ Knowledge of

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ accounting and auditing principles and techniques;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Ability to

+ plan and organize work;

+ utilize computer software;

+ Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of technical experience in automated taxation, registration processing, billing, or refunding operations.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Tax Corrections Examiner 1.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

+ For state employees one (1) year of experience at the level of a Tax Corrections Examiner 2 may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience acting in a lead capacity and/or with training.

+ Experience with the most complex issues concerning financial accounts including researching and posting electronic returns and payments, analyzing and adjusting tax returns, and financial postings in CTax and associated interest calculations, particularly concerning audit matters.

+ Experience with problem-solving and addressing system issues.

+ Experience working with, and an understanding of, complex tax returns, audit cases, and workpapers.

+ Experience working with working with all levels of staff within the Department.

+ Experience communicating over the phone, email, and web messages.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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