Location: Harrisburg,PA, USA
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-89511 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JULY 19, 2024 TO JULY 28, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity which will enhance your skillset and allow you to assist your fellow Pennsylvanians with valuable tax services? The Department of Revenue is seeking Taxpayer Service Information Trainees to participate in a 6 month formal, informal, and on-the-job training program to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to assist taxpayers with the review, interpretation, and explanation of Pennsylvania State tax laws, rules, regulations, and procedures. If you are ready to embark upon a challenging, yet rewarding new path with the Commonwealth, we want to meet you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Taxpayer Services and Information Trainee, you will learn the skills necessary to provide vital assistance by phone and email to taxpayers or their representatives with inquiries concerning Personal Income Tax, Sales Tax, Employer Withholding Tax, Corporation Tax, Miscellaneous Taxes, and the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. Excellent communication skills are essential in order to provide clear, detailed, and concise information to taxpayers regarding specific cases and scenarios. We are looking for candidates who possess a strong work ethic and consistent organizational skills, as well as the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
* Full-time employment
* Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
* Office reporting location will either be at 393 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA OR 411 7th Avenue, Suite 420, Pittsburgh, PA dependent upon the location of the selected candidate(s).
* Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office, located in either Harrisburg or Pittsburgh.
* Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
* You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
* Two (2) years of experience in the delivery of technical services and assistance to taxpayers or customers that involved the application of tax laws, rules, regulations, and procedures, and which included or was supplemented by one (1) year of direct public contact work; or
* An associate degree; or
* An equivalent combination of experience and training.
* Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Additional Requirements:
* You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
* This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.
How to Apply:
* Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
* If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
* Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
* Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
* Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
* Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess one or more years of full-time direct public contact work?
* Yes
* No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time experience in the delivery of technical services and assistance to taxpayers or customers that involved the application of tax laws, rules, regulations, and procedures do you possess?
* 2 years or more
* 1 but less than 2 years
* Less than 1 year
* None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.
* A conferred associate's degree or higher
* 60 credits or more
* 30 but less than 60 credits
* Less than 30 credits
* None
06
If you currently do not have a conferred associate's degree or higher, are you within 3 months of possessing one? Y/N If yes, what date do you expect to receive your degree?
Required Question
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