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Do you have a keen eye for details, possess superior organizational skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue is seeking motivated and driven individuals to join our team as a Tax Examiner 1. This position gives you the opportunity to examine and process Personal Income Tax returns and Property Tax, Rent Rebate claims in accordance with state tax laws, rules, and regulations.  If you thrive in an environment of teamwork and wish to enhance your professional career, we invite you to apply. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Tax Examiner 1, you will participate in an on-the-job training program designed to develop technical knowledge, competence and skill in reviewing and examining tax returns and associated documents. You will be instructed on examining and processing returns and claims which have failed or have been suspended for review in the Pennsylvania Tax Hub (PaTH). Responsibilities include mathematically verifying schedules for correctness and completeness, and examining returns and claims for potential risks of fraudulent activity and/or identity theft. Work includes making determinations, based on the review of filing history and other data collected, if information filed is fraudulent.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time after completion of in-house training for 5 months - then 1 day a month in office required and as needed for additional training. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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: Two years of general office work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements: 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.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not 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 cons deration 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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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.