Program Officer 1

State of Montana•Helena, MT

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our services impact EVERY Montanan! MISSION STATEMENT To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency. The Montana Department of Revenue administers almost 40 state taxes, property appraisals, alcoholic beverage laws, cannabis laws and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Business and Income Taxes Division (BIT) manages a variety of Montana tax types that include business, individual, and natural resources. BIT is comprised of five bureaus, including Analytics and Planning, Corporate and Passthrough Taxes, Individual Income Tax Compliance and Audit, Withholding and Individual Income Taxes, and Natural Resource and Business Taxes and Fees. BIT staff perform audits, verify compliance with Montana laws for all taxes administered by the division, and issue appraisals and assessments of centrally assessed property . What We Can Offer You The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits. Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers. Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources. Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17 %, vested after 5 years of continuous employment. Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year. Sick leave- 12 days a year. 11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time. Flexible hours. Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https ://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue. DUTIES Job Overview: This position resides in the Business & Income Taxes Division of Department of Revenue . The incumbent processes claims and provide other support services for the Unclaimed Property Program. They provide program(s) expertise, coordination, and services for a program manager or executive. They plan, implement, and evaluate local, statewide, or community program activities as directed by a program manager or executive. They may specialize in one or more aspects of an assigned program. The position does not supervise other staff. Knowledge of: Mathematics Bookkeeping and basic accounting principles and procedures Department policies and procedures Data processing and records management systems Accounting procedures and treasury requirements State and federal rules and laws Investigative methods and procedures Skills in: Customer service Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication Deductive and inductive reasoning abilities to solve problems Researching and analyzing data from multiple sources Analyzing various financial, technical, and legal documents Accuracy and attention to detail Conflict resolution Microsoft programs and other data base applications Ability to : Demonstrate self-motivation Prioritize work and manage time effectively Follow instructions Provide timely, customer service Handle multiple priorities under deadlines Working Conditions Work hours may exceed 40 hours from time to time, including weekends. Office environment. Lifting is infrequent, less than 15 pounds. Some travel may be required, must have a valid driver’s license. To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. ( [email protected] or 406-444-9858) (All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.) REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS Please submit the following application material: Resume Complete state application Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered. Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Special Requirements Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following: · Criminal Background Check . Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed · Tax status must be current. Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite; however the successful candidate must be a primary resident of Montana as a condition of employment. This position would be required to report to the Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program. Full-time teleworking is not available. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).

Requirements

Knowledge of: Mathematics
Knowledge of: Bookkeeping and basic accounting principles and procedures
Knowledge of: Department policies and procedures
Knowledge of: Data processing and records management systems
Knowledge of: Accounting procedures and treasury requirements
Knowledge of: State and federal rules and laws
Knowledge of: Investigative methods and procedures
Skills in: Customer service
Skills in: Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Skills in: Deductive and inductive reasoning abilities to solve problems
Skills in: Researching and analyzing data from multiple sources
Skills in: Analyzing various financial, technical, and legal documents
Skills in: Accuracy and attention to detail
Skills in: Conflict resolution
Skills in: Microsoft programs and other data base applications
Ability to : Demonstrate self-motivation
Ability to : Prioritize work and manage time effectively
Ability to : Follow instructions
Ability to : Provide timely, customer service
Ability to : Handle multiple priorities under deadlines
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, business administration, or public administration supplemented by college coursework in accounting.
No prior work experience is required.
Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Criminal Background Check
Tax status must be current
must be a primary resident of Montana as a condition of employment
must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program
Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).

Responsibilities

processes claims
provide other support services for the Unclaimed Property Program
provide program(s) expertise, coordination, and services for a program manager or executive
plan, implement, and evaluate local, statewide, or community program activities as directed by a program manager or executive
specialize in one or more aspects of an assigned program

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision care
life insurance
long-term disability
The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits
Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers
Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources
Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17 %, vested after 5 years of continuous employment
Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year
Sick leave- 12 days a year
11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time
Flexible hours
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program