24-05749 Taxpayer Services Specialist I
The Office of Field Operations has an opening for a Taxpayer Services Specialist I in the Hopkinsville Taxpayer Service Center. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to provide clear communication and negotiation skills with taxpayers and their representative over the phone and in person to resolve tax matters.
As a Taxpayer Services Specialist for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, you will receive the direction and the training needed to successfully review tax returns and resolve problems for taxpayers.
1. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Educating and advising taxpayers of their tax liabilities and responsibilities, filing deadlines, tax payment obligations, and department policies and procedures.
- Reviewing tax returns as directed.
- Continuously updating notes, histories, and taxpayer information in agency computer systems.
- Recording notes proficiently and accurately into agency computers systems during telephone conversations.
- Moving between computer screens to find information quickly to answer taxpayers’ questions.
- Ensuring the safety and confidentiality of taxpayer information, data, and records.
2. Minimum Requirements
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EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
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EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
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Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
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Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in tax preparation, tax administration, the examination of tax records, property appraisal, accounting, business administration, collections, or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
3. Working Conditions
Duties are generally performed in an office setting. May require travel with occasional overnight stays within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Chrystal Renfrow at Chrystal.Renfrow@ky.gov or 270-889-6521.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D