Revenue Tax Officer 1-2

State of Louisiana • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Revenue is hiring a Revenue Tax Officer for its Business Tax Enforcement Division. The department administers state tax laws, promotes compliance, provides customer service, and collects revenue to support services for Louisiana residents. This position may be filled at the Revenue Tax Officer 1 or Revenue Tax Officer 2 level. Salary is determined by qualifications and experience, with starting rates of $17.79 per hour for level 1 and $19.04 per hour for level 2. The position may also be used to fill vacancies in other department divisions within 90 days of the posting’s closing date.

The role involves researching and resolving delinquent tax liabilities, monitoring taxpayer compliance with court judgments, visiting businesses to collect taxes and assess registration and tax-law compliance, and collecting taxes at special events. The employee may also provide information on filing requirements and prepare collection reports upon request.

Appointments may be probational, promotional, job appointment, detail to special duty, or WAE. A Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance will be conducted for selected applicants. Applicants who accept a conditional offer must complete a criminal history records check before their first day because the position involves access to federal tax information. No Civil Service test score is required. Applicants must provide relevant education and experience in the application; resumes are not accepted in place of those sections, and incomplete applications may be rejected.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualifications: three years of experience in accounting, financial auditing, tax administration, tax policy or law, management analysis, or administrative services in a financial setting; six years of full-time work experience in any field; or a bachelor's degree.
• For the six-year general work-experience qualification, every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university substitutes for one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours and four years of experience.
• Selected applicants must complete a Tax and Natural Disaster Clearance and validate timely submission of tax returns and payments.
• Applicants accepting a conditional offer must complete a criminal history records check before their first day of work.
• Applicants must include relevant, detailed education and experience in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed application sections.

Nice To Haves

• Competency in making accurate judgments by assessing options, weighing risks, and making sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Competency in managing financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
• Competency in thinking critically by analyzing information objectively, identifying connections across sources, and forming logical, well-supported conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Research, collect, and resolve delinquent tax liabilities in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Monitor taxpayer actions to ensure compliance with court-ordered judgments.
• Conduct field visits to collect delinquent taxes.
• Survey businesses for proper registration and compliance with state tax laws.
• Provide information on filing requirements.
• Collect taxes at special events, including trade shows, fairs, and festivals.
• Prepare collection reports upon request.

What This Job Offers

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