Washington State DOR Position

The following position was posted on the WSBA website:

Washington State Department of Revenue — tax policy specialist 2 (NB 2011-09651). Opens December 5, 2011. Closes December 22, 2011.

Required qualifications: Admission to practice law in the state of Washington; or graduation from an accredited school of law and current admission to practice before the highest court of a state, and a minimum of one year as a tax policy specialist 1; or a minimum of two years’ experience as hearings examiner in a governmental agency, assistant attorney general, or practice as an attorney. A LL.M. or master’s degree in taxation or closely allied field will substitute for one year of experience.

Primary duties: This position is primarily responsible for conducting independent administrative hearings on the record for the review of the department’s initial orders to deny, revoke, or refuse to reinstate reseller permits, and review of initial orders revoking certificates of registration, and for entering final orders in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). As an attorney trained in interpreting and applying tax law and policy, this position is responsible for reviewing, hearing, and resolving taxpayers’ appeals of department actions and responding to taxpayers’ petitions in writing. The appeal process provides taxpayers with a review of departmental actions, and produces decision articulating the department’s position, as mandated by statute. When applicable, this position may also resolve appeals through negotiation and settlement.

Compensation: $4296 - $5639 per month (Range 61), depending on qualifications. Outstanding benefits include: health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military, and civil leave; dependent care assistance program; employee assistance program; deferred compensation plans; 11 paid holidays; training; and state retirement plans. To view the full announcement and application process.