Field Enforcement Agent 1, REV

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Allentown (Lehigh County); Remote; USD 53,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Field Enforcement Agent 1 for the Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance. You will work on investigations, inspections, and enforcement activities to protect PA revenues, while engaging in taxpayer outreach and education.

You will gain hands-on experience in gathering evidence, pursuing delinquent taxes, and preparing reports, all within a supportive team that values learning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in tax investigation work or four years of experience in collections operations in a business, commercial, industrial, government, or finance office, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Field Investigations: Conduct investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating fuel, business, cigarette, and tobacco tax laws.
• Compliance Inspections: Perform road details, vehicle testing, site inspections, and license reviews to promote compliance with state requirements.
• Evidence Collection: Gather, inventory, document, and submit physical evidence while following established rules of evidence.
• Taxpayer Enforcement: Review records, evaluate financial information, locate taxpayers, and pursue collection of delinquent taxes and returns.
• Report Preparation: Prepare investigative reports, activity logs, recommendations, and supporting documentation for potential legal action.
• Public Outreach: Assist with taxpayer education, registration outreach, and professional communication with businesses and government partners.

Skills

Tax investigation

Collections operations

Equivalent experience

Job description

Salary

$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-62776

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

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Opening Date

11/12/2026

Closing Date

11/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

70571

Position Number

00101879

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00185430

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance

Worksite Address

Home Headquartered - Leigh or Northampton County

Contact Name

Carissa Rockey

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance is seeking a motivated Field Enforcement Agent 1 who is ready to take on meaningful challenges. You will gain hands‑on experience with inspections, investigations, taxpayer outreach, and enforcement activities that help protect Pennsylvania revenues. This position combines office technology with field work, giving you a varied and engaging work environment. Bring your curiosity, attention to detail, and commitment to public service to a team that values learning and teamwork.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Field Enforcement Agent 1 with the Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance, you will assist with investigations, inspections, compliance efforts, and taxpayer education activities involving several state tax programs. You will work alongside experienced agents while developing the skills needed to conduct enforcement activities, gather evidence, and support legal actions. As a Field Enforcement Agent 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Investigations: Conduct investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating fuel, business, cigarette, and tobacco tax laws
• Compliance Inspections: Perform road details, vehicle testing, site inspections, and license reviews to promote compliance with state requirements
• Evidence Collection: Gather, inventory, document, and submit physical evidence while following established rules of evidence
• Taxpayer Enforcement: Review records, evaluate financial information, locate taxpayers, and pursue collection of delinquent taxes and returns
• Report Preparation: Prepare investigative reports, activity logs, recommendations, and supporting documentation for potential legal action
• Public Outreach: Assist with taxpayer education, registration outreach, and professional communication with businesses and government partners

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Home Headquartered: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $53,008 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in tax investigation work; or
• Four years of experience in collections operations in a business, commercial, industrial, government, or finance office; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must reside in Lehigh or Northampton County. Relocation is not an option.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.
• You must meet eligibility requirements for the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEA

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.