Personal Income Tax Advisor (Administrative Officer 5)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Personal Income Tax Advisor with the Department of Revenue interprets personal income tax laws and guides their application across the organization, helping ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy in tax administration. The position supports public understanding, policymakers, and agency decision-making on complex tax issues affecting Pennsylvania residents.

The advisor reviews complex tax laws, research, and developments; recommends workable solutions and actions; represents tax policies at meetings and events; and provides authoritative guidance to legislators, tax professionals, and agencies. The role also documents and organizes tax information for training and consistent interpretation, and guides major initiatives, legislative changes, and process updates across multiple departments.

This is a full-time position with work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework of up to two days per week may be available, subject to change, for employees with a securely configured high-speed internet connection working from an approved location in Pennsylvania. Employees who cannot telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The role has access to Federal Tax Information and requires satisfactory enhanced background checks under IRS Publication 1075 before employment begins.

Requirements

• One year as an Administrative Officer 4 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or eight years of progressively responsible and varied management or staff work, including personnel management, fiscal management, budgeting, or procurement, together with training gained through graduation from a four-year college or university; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) who has been active for a period within the last five years.
• At least three years of experience preparing individual tax returns as a tax practitioner, including knowledge of trust, partnership, and corporation tax filing requirements and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code.
• At least two years of experience with strategic oversight of multifaceted tax functions, including compliance, policy implementation, and operational workflows.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Must pass enhanced background checks required under IRS Publication 1075, including a fingerprint-based federal records check, Pennsylvania State Police clearance, local law enforcement checks for locations lived, worked, or attended school within the prior five years, and citizenship/residency verification.
• Applicants claiming education in supplemental application answers must attach college transcripts; unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Review complex tax laws to identify issues, clarify requirements, and propose workable solutions.
• Examine federal, state, and court developments to assess their impact and recommend actions.
• Present tax policies at meetings and events to support clear and consistent communication.
• Provide authoritative responses to complex questions from legislators, professionals, and agencies.
• Document and organize key tax information to support training, continuity, and consistent interpretation.
• Guide major initiatives, legislative changes, and process updates across multiple departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior