DEPT OF REVENUE
Funding Arizonas future through excellence in innovation exceptional customer service and public servant-led continuous improvement.
All Arizona State employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS) an intentional results-driven approach for doing the work of state government. Our goal is for every ADOR team member to reflect on individual and team performance reduce waste and commit to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS every ADOR team member seeks to understand customer needs identify problems improve processes and measure results.
Taxpayer Support Specialist 2
Job Location :
Address : 1840 S Mesa Dr Bldg 1352
Mesa AZ 85210
Posting Details :
Salary : $38000 per year / ($18.26 per hour)
Grade : 15
Closing Date : Until Close
Job Summary : Position Summary :
The Taxpayer Support Specialist 2 is the face of the Department of Revenue by interacting in person with taxpayers. This position also serves taxpayers via Live Chat emails and phone calls in the Tucson office. The Taxpayer Support Specialist 2 will provide basic and accurate information to taxpayers and will receive sort and distribute daily deliveries. Additionally the Tax Support Specialist 2 is responsible for coordinating lobby traffic by checking in visitors triaging walk-ins and documenting summons and is to maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk. They are also responsible for assisting with clerking duties when needed or assigned.
Supervision :
This position does not have direct reports.
This role is onsite Monday to Thursday 7am to 6pm
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties : Front Desk Service
- Greets welcomes and directs taxpayers at the front desk in a professional and courteous manner
- Provides basic and accurate information taxpayers in person at the front desk
- Documents taxpayer interactions and / or transactions and records details of inquiries complaints or comments and any actions taken
- Receives sorts and distribute daily deliveries
- Assists with filing assistance taxpayer education refund issues / disputes and State of Ariona tax policies and procedures
- Maintains office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (logbook monitoring visitor badges etc.)
- Coordinates lobby traffic by checking in visitorss triaging walk-ins and documenting summons
- Refers unresolved customer grievances or inquiries to designated departments or leads / supervisors and escalate difficult taxpayer inquiries and grievances to r team leadership.
Agency / Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement
Remains current on all laws regulations policies and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as : self-directed research conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory / legal / industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings / events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following : -Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicatedCompletes all required training in a timely manner.Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.May complete periodic metrics projects huddle boards and reports as requested.Prepares for and actively participates in 1 : 1 coaching with supervisorMaximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.Other duties as assigned
Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :
Education & Experience
Any combination that meets the knowledge skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to : a High School Diploma (HSD) or General Education Degree (GED) coursework training and work experience relevant to the assignment.Minimum of one year related experience to include a minimum of 6 months of customer service or front desk receptionLicenses & Certifications
NoneKnowledge / Understanding
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servicesKnowledge of generally accepted accounting practices as it applies to cash handlingSkills
Strong verbal written and active listening skillsStrong customer service skills to include conflict de-escalation and resolution techniquesStrong mathematical skills such as addition subtraction multiplication division percentage and averagesKeyboarding / typing at least 40 wpm and 10-key skillEffective interpersonal skills and demeanorEffective organization and time management skills with the ability to make measurable progress on several tasks simultaneously and work in high-pressure situationsProficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook Word and Excel; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail Sheets Docs and DriveAbilities
Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public SafetyAbility to work primarily in-office with occasionally remote work opportunitiesAbility to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a teamAbility to work in a confidential manner ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate mannerAbility to understand and solve problems by applying basic analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzedAbility to learn and apply LEAN concepts principles and toolsWillingness and ability to embody ADORs core values of Do the Right Thing Commit to Excellence and Care About One AnotherAdditional Job Demands
In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.)Selective Preference(s) :
Experience working in a high production environmentPrevious experience with Continuous Improvement / LeanPrevious experience in customer service emphasizing on professionally and courteously serving customers in a fast paced environmentBilingual in English and SpanishPre-Employment Requirements :
The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks :
Employment Verification and Reference ChecksState and Federal Criminal Background Check including fingerprintingArizona Tax Filing Records CheckIf applicable ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification CheckIf this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply : Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits :
The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including :
Paid time off for holidays sick days annual leave military leave bereavement leave and civic duty leavePaid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (pilot program).A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical dental vision life insurance short-term and long-term disability options.Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5250 per fiscal year available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education.Work-life balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program State Wellness Program Public Transit Discounts Alternate Work Schedules and Telework opportunities.By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work / life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Retirement :
Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned or worked and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at : Us :
If you have any questions need assistance or would like to request a reasonable accommodation please contact the ADOR Talent Team at
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer.Required Experience :
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Key Skills
Children Activity,Access Control,Human Resources Administration,Government,Actuary,Hydraulics
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1