Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Department of Revenue - Research Assistant Director Position

The Washington State Department of Revenue has an incredible Executive Management opportunity for an Executive Management Service 4 (EMS 4) Assistant Director, Research Division, located in Olympia, Washington.

As part of the Exempt Management Service, this position serves at the pleasure of the agency Director.

Have you had the opportunity to work with some great executive management professionals? Do you know of some great talent you would like to refer to our agency? Are you interested in opportunities in Executive Management? Please review the opportunity details below or forward this message to interested candidates.

The Department of Revenue -- Working Together To Fund Washington's Future

Position: Assistant Director
Division: Research
Location: Olympia, Washington

OPENS: April 27, 2010
CLOSES: Open Until Filled – Initial application screening will begin the week of May 10, 2010.

Primary Duties
This position provides information and technical support on economic and tax revenue matters to the Governor, the Legislature, and other state agencies. Responsible for producing revenue estimates and analyses for all legislative tax. Provides recommendations on tax and fiscal policy issues to the Director and Deputy Director and all of the Executive team. Works with federal, state, and local governmental agencies and other organizations and private groups to provide revenue analysis and to assist in development of tax and fiscal policies.

Oversees the:
• fiscal note and fiscal estimate process,
• preparation of economic and tax revenue studies;
• collection, compilation, and publication of Department and county property tax information;
• compilation and publication of tax revenue information including business income, local tax distributions, and tax collections;
• development and maintenance of computerized models that simulate the state revenue system and the impact of tax alternatives;
• forecasts of all nongeneral fund revenues collected by the Department;
• studies of the Department’s operations for other managers and for quality teams and make policy recommendations based on study findings.
Required Qualifications
A working knowledge of:
• the Washington Revenue Act of 1935, as amended; tax law and regulations; the legislative process and strategic planning.
• management principles; budgeting and budget management; communication techniques.
• economics and statistics; research techniques related to tax modeling and estimation; operations research.
• human resource management; staff supervision; personnel rules and regulations; motivating, mentoring; affirmative action and diversity goals;


Compensation
$82,913 - $103,908 annually, depending on qualifications.


Application Process
To be considered for this position, please submit the following materials to jobs@dor.wa.gov with the subject line “Assistant Director- Research.”

• A detailed resume outlining your employment history & education, including employment dates and job duties
• A Letter of interest describing how your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications of this position

Initial application screening will begin the week of May 10, 2010.

You are encouraged to complete the attached voluntary Applicant Profile Data form. Completion of this form is voluntary. Information gathered will be used for statistical purposes only and will be kept confidential.

Questions?
Contact the Human Resources Division at (360) 725-7501 or jobs@dor.wa.gov.

Special Notes
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful.

Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Revenue, a background check will be conducted.

The Washington State Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (360) 725-7501. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service 7-1-1.

Department of Revenue - Senior Assistant Director Position

The Department of Revenue has an incredible Executive Management opportunity for an Exempt Management Service 5 (EMS 5) Senior Assistant Director, Tax Policy, located in Olympia, WA. As part of the Exempt Management Service, this position serves at the pleasure of the agency Director.

Have you had the opportunity to work with some great executive management professionals? Do you know of some great talent you would like to refer to our agency? Are you interested in opportunities in Executive Management? Please review the opportunity details below or forward this message to interested candidates.

The Department of Revenue -- Working Together To Fund Washington's Future.

Position: Senior Assistant Director
Division: Tax Policy
Location: Olympia, WA

OPENS: May 26, 2010
CLOSES: Open until filled – Initial application screening will begin June 8, 2010


Primary Duties
As a member of the Executive Management Team, this position serves as the Director's officer over tax policy matters and directs the development and implementation of tax policy on a statewide basis, providing operational input on tax policy issues that may have local, statewide, national, or international impact.

This position's scope and responsibilities are very diverse and broad, covering over 90 different tax programs, multiple groups of stakeholders, impacts to business both within and outside of the state and country, influencing business investment, the economy of the state, the state's financial statements, and the economic well-being of its residents.

In conjunction with the Director, this position is responsible for establishing strategic direction for the administration and enforcement of revenue laws of the Washington State excise tax programs. This position also serves on a six person executive management team that together make final agency financial decisions.

This position manages the day-to-day operations of the agency’s policy divisions and directs the development, administration and implementation of tax policy on a statewide basis. This position directly supervises the Assistant Directors of three divisions:

• Legislation and Policy,
• Interpretations and Technical Advice, and
• Research.

These divisions are responsible for tax policy formulation and communication, data analysis and program research, tax-related legislation and rule-making.


Required Qualifications
A working knowledge of:
• the Washington Revenue Act of 1935, as amended; tax law and regulations and other tax policy documents; the legislative process and strategic planning.
• all aspects of management principles; budgeting and budget management; communication techniques.
• business practices, organization, trends, and developments.
• the agency’s administrative processes for assessing, collecting, processing, auditing, and accounting for state and local taxes and other programs administered by the Department of Revenue.
• human resource management; staff supervision; personnel rules and regulations; motivating, mentoring; affirmative action and diversity goals

Proven ability to:
• effectively work and develop stakeholder relationships in a highly politically charged environment.
• demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• work with diverse stakeholders including individual taxpayers, small businesses, major multinational corporations, and legislators.


Compensation
$89,125 –$114,216 annually, depending on qualifications.


Application Process
To be considered for this position, please submit the following materials to jobs@dor.wa.gov with the subject line “Senior Assistant Director- Tax Policy.”

• A detailed resume outlining your employment history & education, including employment dates and job duties
• A Letter of interest describing how your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications of this position

You are encouraged to complete the attached voluntary Applicant Profile Data form. Completion of this form is voluntary. Information gathered will be used for statistical purposes only and will be kept confidential.

Initial application screening will begin June 8, 2010.


Questions?
Contact the Human Resources Division at (360) 725-7501 or jobs@dor.wa.gov.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Career Panel Canceled

Thank you to those who signed up for the career panel. Due to the low response, however, I have decided to cancel it.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Career Panel Response

Please let me know as soon as possible whether you plan to attend the career panel next Wednesday. I have only heard from a couple of students, and if more don't sign up, then I may cancel the event. Two of the panelists work in house (Amazon.com and Eddie Bauer), one works in the trust department for a national bank, one works for an accounting firm, and one works for an estate planning firm. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn how they ended up in the positions they currently are in as well as to gather any advice they may offer.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Stokes Lawrence - Estate Planning Position

Stokes Lawrence is seeking an estate planning attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience. For more information, see the firm's website: www.stokeslaw.com/attorney-hiring.php.

Career Panel - Wednesday, May 19

There will be a career panel next Wednesday, May 19, at noon in room 115B-C, during which tax program alums will share with you their respective career paths. If you plan to attend, please reply with your lunch selection by next Monday.

Sandwiches

Turkey Sandwich: Turkey, fontina, arugula, and lemon mayo on whole-wheat ciabatta.

Panini Caprese: Mozzerella, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, basil, and pesto on ciabatta.

Black Forest Ham and Jarlsberg Cheese: Black Forest Ham and Jarlsberg Cheese on rustic white bread.

Roast Beef and Cheddar: Roast beef and cheddar on rustic whole-wheat bread.

Vegan Roasted Veggie Wrap: Roasted veggies rolled up in a tortilla.

Salads

Classic Greek Salad: Tomatoes, cucumbers, Greek feta, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, and onion over lettuce with herb vinaigrette.

California Chicken Salad: Fresh greens with dried cherries, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, red onions, and grilled chicken breast with honey balsamic vinaigrette.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Heather's Schedule; Career Panel Reminder

I will be in the office Thursday and Friday this week, rather than Wednesday and Thursday. As always, feel free to send me an email if you want to schedule an appointment or have a question.

Also, please remember that the career panel is next Wednesday, May 19, at noon in room 115B-C. I will post the lunch menu tomorrow so that you can RSVP with your lunch selection.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Associate Position - Portland, OR

Hanna Strader, P.C., a downtown Portland boutique tax firm, is seeking an associate to focus primarily on corporate tax, with some partnership tax, and estate and gift tax work as well. If you are interested in the position, please see Professor Donaldson for more information.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Editorial Board Member Wanted

The Real Property Probate and Trust (RPPT) section of the Washington State Bar Association is seeking one LLM student to join the probate and trust side of the editorial board for the RPPT newsletter. The newsletter is published quarterly and distributed to over 2000 members of the RPPT section statewide. It is read by an even wider audience via the RPPT website. The editorial board is responsible for selecting topics, writing articles, procuring authors to write articles, editing work of authors and preparing analysis of recently decided cases that are relevant to the newsletter's readership. Members of the editorial board have an opportunity to meet attorneys from around the state, become active in the leadership of the RPPT section, and develop professional connections with attorneys practicing in the field. The position requires a dedication to practicing in the areas of trusts and estates, a two-year commitment, excellent writing skills and a commitment to attend semi-annual (or more frequent) meetings of the editorial board. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest along with a résumé to RoseMary Reed at rmreed(at)uw.edu. Application deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday May 28, 2010. Questions may be addressed to rmreed(at)uw.edu.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Career Panel: May 19

There will be a career panel on Wednesday, May 19 at noon in room 115B-C. I will post more information soon, including lunch selections, but for now, please put this event on your calendar. Our panelists are tax program alums, and have experience working at large firms, small firms, accounting firms, banks, and in-house.