Field Enforcement Agent 1, REV

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Field Enforcement Agent 1 to join the Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance (BETA). This full-time, home-headquartered role supports tax investigations, enforcement efforts, and on-site inspections across Pennsylvania.

Job duties include field training, inspection support, investigation assistance, information gathering, public interaction, and report preparation to help ensure fair tax administration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Field Training: Observe experienced agents in investigative activities, tax collection procedures, and compliance enforcement.
• Inspection Support: Assist with registration checks, on-site fuel testing, and inspections of businesses and vehicles.
• Investigation Assistance: Participate in inquiries involving delinquent taxes, contraband tobacco products, and license compliance.
• Information Gathering: Search records, evaluate financial details, conduct surveillance, and collect evidence for review.
• Public Interaction: Communicate with taxpayers, businesses, and agencies while promoting understanding of tax requirements.
• Report Preparation: Help prepare investigative reports, documentation, and materials needed for legal or administrative action.

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-2026-57232

Department

Department of Revenue

Division

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Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

70571

Position Number

00028586

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

G1

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00185211

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance (BETA)

Worksite Address

Home Headquartered

City

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Contact Name

Jachy Meyers

Contact Email

[e-mail]

Position

Join the Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance as a Field Enforcement Agent 1 and help protect the fairness of Pennsylvania tax laws. This position offers a chance to learn important investigative skills while serving communities across the state. This role places you on the front line of enforcing tax laws that help support public programs. You will have the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience alongside seasoned agents. Step into a position that builds confidence and purpose!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports investigations and enforcement efforts related to state tax compliance for businesses and individuals. Your work helps ensure tax laws are understood, followed, and fairly applied. As a Field Enforcement Agent 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Training: Observe experienced agents in investigative activities, tax collection procedures, and compliance enforcement
• Inspection Support: Assist with registration checks, on‑site fuel testing, and inspections of businesses and vehicles
• Investigation Assistance: Participate in inquiries involving delinquent taxes, contraband tobacco products, and license compliance
• Information Gathering: Search records, evaluate financial details, conduct surveillance, and collect evidence for review
• Public Interaction: Communicate with taxpayers, businesses, and agencies while promoting understanding of tax requirements
• Report Preparation: Help prepare investigative reports, documentation, and materials needed for legal or administrative action

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 AlleghenyCounty. 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).

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

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.