Field Enforcement Agent 1, REV

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Home (PA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance seeks a Field Enforcement Agent 1. You will participate in field investigations, inspections, and taxpayer outreach, learning from experienced agents while helping protect public resources and ensure compliant business practices.

The role is full-time, home headquartered within Pennsylvania with a fixed schedule 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

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.
• Active motor vehicle license.
• Residence in Philadelphia County; relocation not an option.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Field Investigation: Participate in inspections, road details, and testing procedures to support tax enforcement efforts
• Compliance Review: Assist with investigating businesses and individuals for tax violations and help gather needed documentation
• Evidence Handling: Prepare, submit, and review physical evidence and reports that support legal action and prosecution
• Taxpayer Interaction: Explain tax rules, collect delinquent taxes, and support education efforts for new registrants
• Record Research: Search public records and databases to locate taxpayers and verify compliance information
• Operational Support: Maintain equipment, complete activity logs, and follow required procedures for inspections and enforcement

Skills

Tax investigation experience

License

Residency in Philadelphia County

Job description

THE POSITION

As a Field Enforcement Agent 1 with the Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance, you will start an exciting path in tax enforcement and public service. This position gives you the chance to participate in field investigations, inspections, and outreach activities that protect public resources. You will develop valuable skills by observing and assisting experienced agents in real situations. This is a great opportunity to grow your abilities while helping maintain lawful and responsible business practices!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports field investigations involving tax compliance, contraband enforcement, inspections, and taxpayer outreach activities. As a Field Enforcement Agent 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Investigation: Participate in inspections, road details, and testing procedures to support tax enforcement efforts
• Compliance Review: Assist with investigating businesses and individuals for tax violations and help gather needed documentation
• Evidence Handling: Prepare, submit, and review physical evidence and reports that support legal action and prosecution
• Taxpayer Interaction: Explain tax rules, collect delinquent taxes, and support education efforts for new registrants
• Record Research: Search public records and databases to locate taxpayers and verify compliance information
• Operational Support: Maintain equipment, complete activity logs, and follow required procedures for inspections and enforcement

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:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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 PhiladelphiaCounty. 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 (CLEAN).

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).

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.