Tax Technician 1/2/3 [Oil and Gas](PCN 04-3080)

What You Will Be Doing
Oil and Gas Tax Technicians are para-professional positions that perform a wide variety of technical tasks associated with the Department of Revenue Oil and Gas Production Tax program.
 
This position works under the direction of the audit supervisor and the tax technician 4. The position examines the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of monthly production tax reports; payments; refunds; and annual production tax return filings in the Tax Division’s system. The position also provides customer service and participates in testing and maintaining the Tax System.
 
 
Mission and Culture
Would you like to help administer the largest source of tax revenue in the State of Alaska?

In 2023, the Oil and Gas Production Tax group administered over $900 million in tax collected from oil and gas companies!
 
The Oil and Gas Production Tax Technicians are the foundation of our tax program and work with taxpayers from Alaska’s largest industry. The Oil and Gas Production Tax group’s primary objective is to ensure that taxpayers required to file under AS 43.55 know what they need to file, file accurately, and pay the correct amount of tax.
 
 
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Tax technicians in the Oil and Gas Production Tax group are key employees in the group and the foundation for the audit team. We offer flexible work schedules, including “alternative work week” schedules that allow employees to have every other Friday off, and the potential for part time telework.

The group administers the largest source of revenue for the Tax Division and one of the largest sources of revenue for the State of Alaska. This position is a flexibly staffed position. The vacancy may be filled at either the 1, 2 or 3 level depending on the applicant's training and/or experience and promotions to higher levels in the 1, 2, 3 series are based on meeting specific experience and knowledge criteria without the need to reapply for the higher position.

Additionally, there are many benefits of working for the State of Alaska, including 37.5-hour work weeks, great health insurance, retirement benefits, higher than average leave accrual (paid time off), regular (annual or biannual) step/pay increases, union negotiated cost of living increases, optional union representation, and a variety of discounts at participating businesses (gym memberships, Microsoft Office, Dell computers, GCI, AT&T, Verizon, etc.).
 
 
The Working Environment You Can Expect
We are located on the 5th floor of the Atwood Building (550 West 7th Avenue) in downtown Anchorage. This position has a private cubicle in a secure office and all desks are electric and can be raised to work standing up. Free parking is provided and the office is within walking distances to downtown amenities.

Our team includes experienced, long term, dedicated, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. The Oil and Gas Production Tax group includes: three tax technician positions (the supervisor and two tax technician 1/2/3 positions), three lead auditors, eight auditor 1/2/3s, an Oil and Gas Revenue Specialist, and a Revenue Audit Supervisor.
 
 
The ideal applicant will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience:
All of the following traits must be documented in your applicant profile and cover letter (the cover letter is only required if you are applying for the Tax Technician 3 position). If you don’t have experience with one or more of the traits listed below, simply say so.

• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply statutes and regulations, policies and procedures;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others, both verbally and in writing; 
• Ability to work independently; 
• Ability to learn new tasks with minimal supervision; 
• Strong decision-making skills;
• Ability to analyze data, reason logically, and draw valid conclusions;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.);
• Ability to develop and maintain files; and
• Excellent customer service skills.
  

Tax Technician 1
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Clerical: Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, and using and completing forms.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

 
 Equivalent to those typically gained by:
 Full proficiency level clerical, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.
 
 Tax Technician 2
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
 

• Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning: Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly; solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques such as formulas and percentages.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Entry level paraprofessional experience in the preparation, review, or examination of tax returns or the examination of license applications to ensure compliance with program regulations and guidelines.
 
 Tax Technician 3
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
•  Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
• Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Progressively responsible paraprofessional experience in the preparation, review, or examination of tax returns, assisting taxation and/or revenue auditors ensure compliance with program regulations and guidelines or examination of license applications.
 
 “Progressively responsible” means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**

 
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.
 
 
 
At the time of application,the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):

• A professionally written cover letter is only required if you are applying for the Tax Technician 3 position

 
 If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

• A list of three professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).
•  A copy of your last two performance evaluations, or two letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.

 
 
Special Notices
The successful candidate must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a criminal history check.
 
 
Application Notice
You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
 
 
Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If you're experiencing problems attaching documents to your application  or if you simply had forgotten, you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered. 
 
 
Cover Letter  
A professionally written cover letter is only required if you are applying for the Tax Technician 3 position. The cover letter must clearly describe your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description.

A cover letter is not required for this position if you are applying for the Tax Technician 1 and/or 2. Your complete application package, including the supplemental questions, will be used to determine with applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process
 
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact number provided below.  
 
 
Supplemental Questions
This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.

 
Education
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of the interview. 
 
 
Special Instructions for Foreign Education
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
 
 
Work Experience 
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase. 
 
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
 
 
Bargaining Unit
If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question.
  
 
Flexible Staffing
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work.
 
 
Multiple Vacancies
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies. 
 
 
EEO Statement
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance
Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
 
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