Connecticut
Tax Division Chief (Hybrid) - #250903-8656MP-001
Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Overview
The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS), is recruiting for a Tax Division Chief to join their team in Hartford with the Income Tax Subdivision. Position highlights: schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The division, through making decisions of taxability sustained through the appeal process, instructs examiners to examine areas of potential liability, discovers audit errors that generate additional liability when corrected, and recommends productive audit referrals or projects that generate revenue. The income tax subdivision consists of 4 audit units and is responsible for auditing the largest population of taxpayers. About Us
The mission of DRS is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well‑being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace. Responsibilities
Directs staff and operations of a Division in a Bureau or in the Central Office; coordinates, plans and manages division activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policy. Interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; prepares or assists in preparation of division budget; maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of the division who might impact program activities. Prepares necessary narrative, statistical and financial reports for tax management; leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; may assist in drafting proposed legislation; may act on behalf of Bureau Chief in their absence. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; relevant principles and practices of tax administration, tax auditing, tax collections or tax enforcement; knowledge of complex statistical methods and techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable analytical ability. Minimum Qualifications
General Experience:
Ten (10) years of professional experience in tax administration. Special Experience:
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. Supervisory capacity is defined as scheduling, assigning, overseeing work, establishing performance standards for employees and taking corrective measures to implement those standards. For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Revenue Examiner 4. Substitutions Allowed:
College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of Fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, taxation or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. A law degree or certification as a CPA and/or CIA may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. Additional Information
Conclusion
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Acknowledgement
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. Questions
For recruitment updates, check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, contact Nick Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.
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The State of Connecticut, Department of Revenue Services (DRS), is recruiting for a Tax Division Chief to join their team in Hartford with the Income Tax Subdivision. Position highlights: schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The division, through making decisions of taxability sustained through the appeal process, instructs examiners to examine areas of potential liability, discovers audit errors that generate additional liability when corrected, and recommends productive audit referrals or projects that generate revenue. The income tax subdivision consists of 4 audit units and is responsible for auditing the largest population of taxpayers. About Us
The mission of DRS is to instill public confidence in the integrity and fairness of tax collection; achieve the highest level of voluntary taxpayer compliance; continuously improve agency performance; contribute to the fiscal and economic well‑being of the state; and provide a positive and professional workplace. Responsibilities
Directs staff and operations of a Division in a Bureau or in the Central Office; coordinates, plans and manages division activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policy. Interprets and administers pertinent laws; evaluates staff; prepares or assists in preparation of division budget; maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of the division who might impact program activities. Prepares necessary narrative, statistical and financial reports for tax management; leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; may assist in drafting proposed legislation; may act on behalf of Bureau Chief in their absence. Performs related duties as required. Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices; relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; relevant principles and practices of tax administration, tax auditing, tax collections or tax enforcement; knowledge of complex statistical methods and techniques; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; considerable analytical ability. Minimum Qualifications
General Experience:
Ten (10) years of professional experience in tax administration. Special Experience:
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. Supervisory capacity is defined as scheduling, assigning, overseeing work, establishing performance standards for employees and taking corrective measures to implement those standards. For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Revenue Examiner 4. Substitutions Allowed:
College training in accounting or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of Fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree. A Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, taxation or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. A law degree or certification as a CPA and/or CIA may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. Additional Information
Conclusion
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Acknowledgement
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. Questions
For recruitment updates, check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, contact Nick Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.
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