Job Description

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-60006

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

RV Cmplnc Clrnc Div Corp Clrnc

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

03660

Position Number

50335077

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00181355

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Compliance, Clearance Division, Corporate Clearance Section

Worksite Address

393 Walnut Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17128

Contact Name

Ashley Conrad

Contact Email

asconrad@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Step into a meaningful career as a Tax Examiner 1 with the Department of Revenue, Bureau of Compliance, Clearance Division, Corporate Clearance Section. You will learn what it takes to review and examination of tax returns, schedules, and associated documents to help collect delinquent taxes and issue clearance certificates This is a great opportunity to build confidence and move forward in your career while supporting fair and equitable tax practices.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position performs trainee level work reviewing tax accounts and resolving issues related to delinquent taxes. You will work with taxpayers and their representatives while developing your technical knowledge, competence, and skill. As a Tax Examiner 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation: Attend formal, informal, and on-the-job training to learn about tax laws and procedures
• Account Analysis: Review tax systems to tie in all tax numbers associated with a business; analyze all types of major tax accounts for outstanding liabilities and delinquencies
• Case Processing: Create and review tax clearance cases in the Pennsylvania Tax Hub (PaTH) system and determine the appropriate action for each case
• Taxpayer Communication: Contact taxpayers or their representatives to resolve disputes on complex cases and explain the application of tax laws, rules, and regulations
• Inquiry Response: Answer telephone calls and correspondence about tax problems related to all clearances administered dissolution clearances and withdrawal clearances

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week, after successful completion of required in-office training. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of general office work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Traineeship, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Work from home, Monday to Friday, 3 days per week

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