CONTRIBUTIONS EXAMINER 1 - UNDERFILL

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity Payments

Job summary

State of Nevada is seeking a Contributions Examiner 1 (underfill for Examiner 2) in Carson City, NV. The role involves pursuing unpaid debts owed to the agency and using NV statutes to collect UI and CEP taxes, penalties, and interest. This position progresses to the next level after meeting qualifications.

The job includes contacting delinquent employers, processing payments, and preparing notices and court documents as needed, with opportunities to advance in the Contributions unit.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of bookkeeping or collections experience.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Review delinquent employer accounts to determine if legal action is warranted.
• Calculate monies owed and prepare documents for filing with court.
• Investigate assets, place holds, and arrange writs of execution as needed.
• Maintain accounts and analyze reports to ensure accuracy.
• Contact employers to promote compliance and arrange payment plans.
• Explain unemployment tax responsibilities to employers.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Job Summary

The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation's (DETR) Contributions unit is recruiting for a Contributions Examiner 1 - underfill for Contributions Examiner 2 in Carson City, NV. The incumbent will progress to the next level upon meeting minimum qualifications. The incumbent pursues the collection of unpaid debt owed to the agency, using all legal avenues available by Nevada Revised Statutes. Collection Examiners reach out to delinquent employers to get the Unemployment Insurance (UI) taxes, Career Enhancement Program (CEP) taxes, penalties and interest balances paid through receiving full payments, establishing payment agreements, serving notices to withhold, and/or executing summary judgments in District Court. The position also assists with payment processing during peak mail times and payment allocation to correct quarterly tax returns as necessary.

Contributions Examiners are responsible for the accurate registration of liable employers for unemployment insurance, reporting and collection of federally and State mandated unemployment taxes and State mandated employment taxes, and determination of liability of employers’ tax liability dates, tax rates and eligible years of experience rates.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of bookkeeping or collections experience involving the interpretation and application of rules, regulations and laws or two years of experience which included contact with the public to explain procedures and elicit facts, make determinations and verify financial information, compose reports and correspondence, make basic mathematical calculations, and interpret written materials; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Review and analyze delinquent employer accounts and accounts in collection to determine if legal action is warranted; calculate monies owed; verify the accuracy of all information and prepare necessary documents to be filed with the District and/or County Court in order to initiate or terminate legal action.

Investigate the location of employer assets and initiate garnishment papers to verify existence of assets; place a hold on disposition and establish writs of execution and instructions to the Sheriff’s Office to effect seizure of assets if necessary.

Maintain accounts, review statistical reports, identify and investigate errors, and make necessary adjustments to ensure accuracy.

Review status of accounts and initiate actions to bring delinquent accounts current by contacting employers to promote compliance with requirements and/or arrange for payment of outstanding liabilities including installment payment plans; monitor and follow up on agreements to ensure employer compliance.

Communicate with employers, claimants, attorneys, accountants and other interested parties regarding issues of unemployment taxes which may require explanation and interpretation; advise employers of their rights and responsibilities under the unemployment compensation program.

Verify the accuracy of billing statements for reimbursable accounts prior to mailing and make appropriate adjustments as necessary; calculate annual charges for reimbursable non-profit, government, political subdivision and voluntary election accounts; and prepare and submit the information to the research section.

Analyze information received on disputed benefit claims including claimant statements and field reports to determine employers' liability and if information is sufficient to resolve claims; authorize or deny usage of wage credits for claimants or refer cases to supervisor for further investigation.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: investigative techniques to identify employer assets; practices and terminology of accounting and bookkeeping; interviewing techniques; analyzing and interpreting reports, records and information; mathematical computations necessary to effectively calculate taxes, assessments and penalties; automated systems sufficient to enter and retrieve information.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255