Field Enforcement Agent 1, REV

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • *Home Headquartered, PA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Department of Revenue is hiring a Field Enforcement Agent 1 to learn and apply field investigation methods in support of fair enforcement of tax laws. The position conducts and supports investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating motor and alternative fuels taxes, business taxes, and cigarette and other tobacco taxes. The agent works with experienced agents to learn proper procedures and develop practical investigative skills.

The role includes participating in outreach, inspections, and canvassing; gathering information and preparing investigative reports; organizing records for potential legal action; evaluating taxpayer information; seeking payment of delinquent taxes and helping establish payment plans; maintaining assigned equipment and vehicles; and completing required logs and administrative reports. The agent also interacts with taxpayers, businesses, and partner agencies.

This is a full-time, home-headquartered position. Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. The employee must work from an approved location in Pennsylvania with a securely configured high-speed internet connection and must reside in Luzerne County. Relocation is not an option. The position has access to Federal Tax Information and requires passing an enhanced background check under IRS Publication 1075 before employment begins.

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.
• Possess an active motor vehicle license.
• Reside in Luzerne County; relocation is not an option.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Pass the enhanced background check required for access to Federal Tax Information, including applicable criminal-history reports and citizenship/residency verification.
• For claimed education used to meet minimum requirements, attach college transcripts to the application; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Submit the application and required materials by the posting closing date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating motor and alternative fuels taxes, business taxes, and cigarette and other tobacco taxes.
• Participate in outreach, inspections, and canvassing to identify unregistered operations and explain tax requirements.
• Gather information, prepare investigative reports, and organize records for potential legal action.
• Evaluate taxpayer information, seek payment of delinquent taxes, and help establish payment plans.
• Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles and complete required logs and administrative reports.
• Build positive relationships with taxpayers, business entities, and partner agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed