LEA I Motor Fuels
About The Position
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Law Enforcement Agent I to serve as a Motor Fuels Tax Investigator in the Fayetteville or Charlotte Service Center territories. The position ensures compliance with motor fuels tax law within an assigned territory by inspecting the fuel distribution system, including retail service stations, fuel terminals, and the trucking industry. Duties include detecting fuel tax evasion, conducting investigations, and performing undercover surveillance of people and places involved in motor fuels tax evasion schemes. The applicant must reside within the assigned region, and some overnight travel is required. The selected candidate must be qualified for certification as a law enforcement officer under the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, or be able to achieve certification within one year of employment. Employment is subject to federal and state criminal background checks, which may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
- Must be qualified for certification as a law enforcement officer under the provisions of the NC Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, or be able to achieve certification within one year of employment.
- Must reside within the assigned region.
- Some overnight travel is required.
- Subject to federal and state criminal background checks, potentially including fingerprinting and verification of North Carolina tax compliance.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of legal enforcement methods and adaptability to changing policies, procedures, and priorities.
- Proficiency in public interaction, including clearly conveying concepts and ideas through written, verbal, and non-verbal communication; public speaking; and conducting in-depth interviews.
- Certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission as a law enforcement officer in good standing.
- Law enforcement or investigative experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with motor fuels tax law within an assigned territory.
- Conduct inspections throughout the fuel distribution system, including retail service stations, fuel terminals, and the trucking industry.
- Detect fuel tax evasion and conduct investigations.
- Conduct undercover surveillance of persons and places engaged in motor fuels tax evasion schemes.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex pre-tax benefit program
- Twelve paid holidays per year
- Fourteen vacation days per year, increasing with length of service and accumulating year to year
- Twelve cumulative sick days per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Observance Leave
- Community Service Leave
- Annual longevity lump-sum payment based on length of service
- 401K and 457 plans
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
