Application Window:
October 2 - October 11
Description:
The Department of Revenue has a career opportunity for a full-time, permanent Tax Policy Specialist 2 in the
Appeals Division, located in Olympia, WA.
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.
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.
Hiring Criteria:
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
One year as a Tax Policy Specialist 1; or
Two years experience as hearings examiner in a governmental agency, assistant attorney general, or practice as an attorney.
An LL.M. or Master’s degree in taxation or closely allied field will substitute for one year of experience
Required Qualifications
Communicate clearly and effectively in writing, using standard rules of language regarding spelling, punctuation, grammar, word usage, sentence structure, and composition and accurately reference supporting documents and controlling authority.
Use effective techniques for communicating and asking questions in ways that enhance clarity, information flow, and reliability of the information and those dealing with conducting orderly and meaningful hearings and interviews or other methods of gathering information.
Effectively interact one-on-one or in a group with other state employees and the public.
Express ideas and information effectively through the spoken word using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience.
Effectively perform legal research, identify issues in a case, and identify areas for further analysis and investigation.
Effectively work with others to understand interests and actively strive to settle cases or resolve differences in a timely manner.
Graduation from an accredited school of law and current admission to practice before the highest court of a state.
AND
One year as a Tax Policy Specialist 1; or
Two years experience as hearings examiner in a governmental agency, assistant attorney general, or practice as an attorney.
An LL.M. or Master’s degree in taxation or closely allied field will substitute for one year of experience
Required Qualifications
Communicate clearly and effectively in writing, using standard rules of language regarding spelling, punctuation, grammar, word usage, sentence structure, and composition and accurately reference supporting documents and controlling authority.
Use effective techniques for communicating and asking questions in ways that enhance clarity, information flow, and reliability of the information and those dealing with conducting orderly and meaningful hearings and interviews or other methods of gathering information.
Effectively interact one-on-one or in a group with other state employees and the public.
Express ideas and information effectively through the spoken word using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the audience.
Effectively perform legal research, identify issues in a case, and identify areas for further analysis and investigation.
Effectively work with others to understand interests and actively strive to settle cases or resolve differences in a timely manner.
Effectively use technologies that are necessary to conducting the business of the organization including word
processing and electronic communication software packages and specialized legal software including Westlaw,
Lexis, or similar software for legal research.
How to apply:
To be considered for this opportunity, you MUST provide a complete online application with the materials listed below.
If you are viewing this announcement online, click on the Apply button above and follow #7 & #8 below.
1. Go to www.careers.wa.gov.
2. Click the “Look For Jobs” button.
3. Check the “Dept. of Revenue” box in the Department section.
4. Click the “Apply Search” button.
5. Click "Tax Policy Specialist 2-Olympia (09838)". 6. Click the “Apply” button.
7. Follow the online application instructions to complete the online application and include these materials: ---Cover letter, summarizing how you qualify, in the Additional Information section
---Resume in the Resume/Text Resume section
8. Complete the supplemental questionnaire.
1. Go to www.careers.wa.gov.
2. Click the “Look For Jobs” button.
3. Check the “Dept. of Revenue” box in the Department section.
4. Click the “Apply Search” button.
5. Click "Tax Policy Specialist 2-Olympia (09838)". 6. Click the “Apply” button.
7. Follow the online application instructions to complete the online application and include these materials: ---Cover letter, summarizing how you qualify, in the Additional Information section
---Resume in the Resume/Text Resume section
8. Complete the supplemental questionnaire.
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