STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Tax Division Chief

Recruitment #200528-8656MP-001

Introduction

The mission of the State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS) is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well-being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace.

The Department of Revenue Services is seeking to promote one DRS employee to a Tax Division Chief in the Sales Tax Subdivision within the Audit & Compliance Bureau and will be accountable for coordinating all audit programs of the subdivision. This internal promotional opportunity is available to current, permanent employees only, who meet all of the Minimum Qualifications outlined below. Work experiences within current and past positions within the agency may be considered in the qualification process.

The Sales Tax Subdivision is comprised of the Hartford, Waterbury, and Norwich Regional Offices. The Sales Tax Subdivision conducts audits for Sales & Use Tax, and other related taxes, to ensure proper and accurate reporting and compliance with Connecticut tax laws.

This position is full-time, first shift, Monday - Friday.

Selection Plan

 This opportunity is available to permanent employees of the Department of Revenue Services who meet all of the Minimum Qualifications outlined below, and is contingent on final approval by OPM.

If you are selected for an interview, you may be asked to provide additional documentation such as a resume or copies of your last two job performance reviews.

Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact the hiring agency’s Human Resources office: Ryan J. Howe, Ryan.howe@po.state.ct.us, (860) 297-5740.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Revenue Services this class is accountable for directing the staff and operations of a Division within a Bureau or within the Central Office.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Directs staff and operations of division; coordinates, plans and manages division activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; prepares or assists in preparation of division budget; maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of division who might impact on program activities: prepares necessary narrative, statistical and financial reports for tax management; may assist in drafting proposed legislation; may act on behalf of Bureau Chief in his/her absence; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of relevant principles and practices of tax administration, tax auditing, tax collections or tax enforcement; knowledge of complex statistical methods and techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; considerable analytical ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Ten (10) years' professional experience in tax administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
1. Supervisory capacity is defined as scheduling, assigning, overseeing work, establishing performance standards for employees and taking corrective measures to implement those standards.
2. For state employees this is the level of Revenue Examiner 4.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

1. College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years.
2. A Master's degree in accounting, business administration or taxation or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
3. A law degree from an accredited school of law or certification in any of the following may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.