Tax Examiner 1

Salary : $40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location : Dauphin County, PA

Job Type : Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number : N-2025-36753

Department : Department of Revenue

Division : RV Indvl Txs Retns Proc Div

Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Job Code : 03660

Position Number : 00114146

Union : AFSCME

Bargaining Unit : A1

Pay Group : ST04

Bureau / Division Code : 00183020

Bureau / Division : Bureau of Individual Taxes, Returns Processing Division

Worksite Address : 393 Walnut Street

City : Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code : 17128

Contact Name : Jachy Meyers

Contact Email : jacmeyers@pa.gov

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has an exciting opportunity available for a detail-oriented individual as a Tax Examiner 1. Within this role, you will be responsible for the examination and processing of individual tax returns to ensure conformance to state tax laws and regulations. Your training will provide you with a comprehensive working knowledge of the Commonwealth's tax laws, rules, and regulations. If you are eager to make your goals a reality with a department that offers on-the-job training and opportunities for career advancement, we want to hear from you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Tax Examiner 1, you will participate in a training program designed to develop technical knowledge, competence, and skills needed to review and examine tax returns, schedules, and associated documents, as well as gain an understanding of state tax laws, regulations, and procedures. Work involves reviewing and applying payments to appropriate accounts and approving or denying refund requests. Effective communication skills are vital as you will have the opportunity to engage with internal and external stakeholders inquiring about the status of returns or explain discrepancies and adjustments that need to be made.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework : You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time after successful completion of a 6 month in-office training. 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 in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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

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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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Work / Life Balance

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