Field Enforcement Agent 1, REV

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Reiffton (PA); Remote; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Field Enforcement Agent 1 in Pennsylvania, based in Berks County, working from a home‑based office. The role focuses on enforcing motor, fuel, business, and tobacco tax laws through investigations, inspections, and collections, with public outreach responsibilities.

Requirements include four years of related experience or an equivalent combination, plus an active driver’s license.

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.
• Special Requirement: active motor vehicle license.
• Additional Requirements: reside in Berks County. Relocation is not an option.

Responsibilities

• Field Investigations: Conduct investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating tax laws and regulations
• Compliance Inspections: Perform inspections, road details, and fuel testing activities to verify proper registration, licensing, and tax compliance
• Tax Collection Support: Review taxpayer information, evaluate records, collect delinquent payments, and assist with payment arrangements
• Evidence Handling: Collect, inventory, prepare, and submit physical evidence while following established rules and procedures
• Reporting Activities: Prepare investigative reports, activity logs, documentation, and recommendations that support enforcement actions
• Public Outreach: Assist taxpayers, educate business owners on requirements, and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies and the public

Skills

Field investigations

Compliance inspections

Tax collection

Evidence handling

Reporting

Public outreach

Job description

dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance

Home Headquartered - Berks County

Contact Name

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance as a Field Enforcement Agent 1 and build a career that combines investigation, public service, and problem solving. In this role, you will help protect Pennsylvania tax programs by supporting enforcement efforts and encouraging compliance with tax laws. Every day brings new opportunities to work in the field, gather information, and assist with meaningful investigations. If you enjoy hands‑on work and making a difference, this position offers a rewarding path forward.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This field‑based position supports investigations involving motor and alternative fuels taxes, business taxes, and cigarette and tobacco taxes. You will assist with enforcement activities, inspections, collections, and investigative work while helping promote compliance with tax laws. As a Field Enforcement Agent 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Investigations: Conduct investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating tax laws and regulations
• Compliance Inspections: Perform inspections, road details, and fuel testing activities to verify proper registration, licensing, and tax compliance
• Tax Collection Support: Review taxpayer information, evaluate records, collect delinquent payments, and assist with payment arrangements
• Evidence Handling: Collect, inventory, prepare, and submit physical evidence while following established rules and procedures
• Reporting Activities: Prepare investigative reports, activity logs, documentation, and recommendations that support enforcement actions
• Public Outreach: Assist taxpayers, educate business owners on requirements, and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies and the public

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 Requirement:

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must reside in Berks 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 N).

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 app ly.