Reference #: 4489556 THE POSITION Are you an innovative thinker who is looking for a specialized vocation where you can exercise your knowledge of various tax systems?  The Department of Revenue is seeking a Tax Systems Operations Specialist to join the team and deliver quality services to the people of the Commonwealth.  Take your professional career to the next level and apply for this exciting opportunity today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Tax Systems Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for creating and documenting comprehensive test plans in connection with the testing of system changes, as well as ensuring that the system has been properly configured for use by the Department.  This includes verifying that interface data is successfully received, processed, generated, and/or transmitted between the system and interface partners.  Assist with conducting detailed analysis to identify more effective and efficient methods for receiving and processing system data.

You will have the opportunity to participate in reviews of tax legislation, regulations, policies and procedures, advising the division chief of potential system impacts.  Excellent interpersonal skills are vital, as you will be communicating with Pennsylvania Tax Hub (PATH) stakeholders, including management and supervisory personnel, as a means of conveying system viability and possible program enhancements or modifications.

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

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.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

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:

Five years of professional work in a tax business operations area; or

One year of professional work in a tax business operations area, and a bachelor's degree in business management, accounting, information systems, or a related field; or

An equivalent combination of experience and training.

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 submitte 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%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@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.