APPEALS SPECIALIST (REVENUE ADMINISTRATOR II) (Hearings & Appeals)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n�\r\n�\r\nOPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS\r\n�\r\nThis is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n�\r\n\r\n

GRADE

STD 0016\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore, MD\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This position is for an Appeals Specialist in the Hearings and Appeals Division. The Appeals Specialist will be assigned appeals from individual income taxpayers that can be resolved without holding an administrative hearing. This position will be responsible for communicating with taxpayers and their representatives about their appeal. The Appeals Specialist will review taxpayer's documents and individual income tax returns for accuracy and compliance with federal and State income tax law. The position will send requests to adjust taxpayers' returns based on their analysis and review. The Appeals Specialist will negotiate and entering into settlement agreements.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.\r\nExperience: Five years of professional work experience in auditing, accounting, tax law, general management, or customer service.�\r\nNotes:\r\n\r\n\r\n Candidates may substitute the possession of an associates degree for two years of the required experience.\r\n Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for four years of the required experience.\r\n Candidates may substitute 30 college credits from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience up to three years of experience.\r\n Candidates may substitute graduate education in an academic field related to the required experience from an accredited college or university for the required experience.\r\n Candidates may substitute the possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License for the required experience.�\r\n Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a non-commissioned officer in accounting and budget classification or accounting and budget specialty codes in the tax examining field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.\r\n\r\n** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalence evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of professional work experience in individual income tax review.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.\r\n\r\n\r\nAll information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.\r\n\r\n\r\nAll applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. Due to the time and resources involved, the Comptroller of Maryland cannot sponsor visa applications. Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.\r\n\r\n\r\nDue to the nature of the agency's business, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for employment.\r\n\r\n\r\n*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n First and Last Name\r\n Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)\r\n The last four digits of your SS#\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email Asmith2@marylandtaxes.gov at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.\r\nIf you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008, please contact the ADA Coordinator via FairPractices@marylandtaxes.gov or by calling 667-262-2777.\r\n\r\n\r\n