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Tax Examiner I

Salary

$42,856.00 - $54,337.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20250313208001122225OCFOJS

Department

Off Chf Financial Officer

Division

Treasury

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9001-Non Union Hourly Regular Service General

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Description

Be a Part of the City You Love!

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Treasury division is accepting applications for a Tax Examiner I position.

Position Summary

Tax and Revenue Examiner I is an entry-level paraprofessional within the City of Detroit Office of the Chief Financial Officer that requires significant direction and supervision. The Tax and Revenue Examiner plans and completes tax investigations and analyses. Key services include but are not limited to: determining tax liability; examining tax returns; assessing assets; reviewing payroll and records of vendors, contractors and other parties that do business with the City of Detroit; interviewing financial stakeholders; discussing issues, tax laws, and regulations with taxpayers; assisting with payment arrangements and tax collection; submitting findings for supervisory review; and performing related research and investigative duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties

+ Maintain data information driven by the Office of Assessor regarding property parcels, owners of record and land and improvement values as it relates to critical updates, adjustments and corrections to Tax.net and DPP.net

+ Import and Exports property tax payment information to and from various into database accurate payment posting

+ Manage Cherwell Service Management Tasks assigned to Property Tax Division regarding taxpayer inquiries

+ Maintain weekly and monthly reporting for accuracy and briefing to management of Cherwell tasks

+ Notifies taxpayers of any overpayment or underpayment, and either issue a refund or request further payment

+ Process property tax refunds are initiated when adjustments are made by the Office of Assessor, due to Board of Review, hardship claims, Michigan Tax Tribunal, and other court order adjustments

+ Identifies irregularities or discrepancies in record keeping, controls, or operations of a specific area

+ Contacts taxpayers by mail, telephone, or on-site to address discrepancies and to request supporting documentation

+ Acts as liaison between Tax Office and outside delinquent Tax Office at Wayne County pertaining to status of payment posting

+ Examines accounting systems and records to determine whether accounting methods used were appropriate and in compliance with statutory provisions

+ Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

+ High School graduation or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

+ An associate's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required.

Experience

In addition to the minimum education requirements, the following experience requirements also apply:

+ For entry into the Tax and Revenue Examiner position, no work experience is required; however, the minimum education requirements must be met.

+ One year of experience involving the examination and evaluation of the accounting, financial, operational, or control records of public agencies, private organizations, or individuals is preferred but not required.

+ The Tax and Revenue Examiner must demonstrate proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions.

Preferred Experience

Previous Customer Service experience

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD:12/19/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

02

How many years of experience do you have involving the examination and evaluation of the accounting, financial, operational, or control records of public agencies, private organizations, or individuals?

+ None

+ 1 -3 years

+ 4 years or more

03

Describe your proficiency with integrated word processing and spreadsheet functions below.

04

Describe your previous customer service experience below.

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Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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