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.

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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.