Field Enforcement Agent 1, REV

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); A distancia; USD 53.000 - 81.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Revenue is seeking a Field Enforcement Agent 1 to investigate tax violations and enforce motor, fuel, business, cigarette, and tobacco taxes. This field role offers hands-on learning from experienced agents and a direct impact on the community.

Work from a home-headquartered location in Pennsylvania with a standard schedule 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Field Investigation Support: Assist with investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating various tax laws.
• Compliance Activities: Participate in outreach, inspections, and canvassing to identify unregistered operations and explain tax requirements.
• Evidence and Reporting: Gather information, prepare investigative reports, and organize records for potential legal action.
• Tax Collection Efforts: Evaluate taxpayer information, seek payment of delinquent taxes, and help establish payment plans.
• Operational Readiness: Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles, and complete required logs and administrative reports.
• Public Interaction: Build positive relationships with taxpayers, business entities, and partner agencies.

Conocimientos

Tax investigation

Collections operations

Descripción del empleo

Salary $53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually

Location *Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number N-2026-60994

Department of Revenue

Division RV Bur Enf and Txpyr Astnc Scr

Opening Date 10/19/2026

Closing Date 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code 70571

Position Number 00073405

Union AFSCME

Bargaining Unit G1

Pay Group ST06

Bureau / Division Code 00185420

Bureau / Division Bureau of Enforcement and Taxpayer Assistance

Worksite Address Home Headquartered - Luzerne County

Contact Name Jachy Meyers

Contact Email [e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Field Enforcement Agent 1 role with the Department of Revenue offers a chance to build strong investigative skills while helping keep our tax system fair. This position lets you work in the field, conducting investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating motor and alternative fuels taxes, business taxes, and cigarette and other tobacco taxes. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced agents, and make a direct impact in your community. Every day brings new challenges that help you grow in confidence and knowledge. Join a team that values service and integrity.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on learning and applying field investigation methods to support fair enforcement of tax laws. It involves working closely with experienced agents to understand proper procedures and build practical skills. As a Field Enforcement Agent 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Field Investigation Support: Assist with investigations of businesses and individuals suspected of violating various tax laws
• Compliance Activities: Participate in outreach, inspections, and canvassing to identify unregistered operations and explain tax requirements
• Evidence and Reporting: Gather information, prepare investigative reports, and organize records for potential legal action
• Tax Collection Efforts: Evaluate taxpayer information, seek payment of delinquent taxes, and help establish payment plans
• Operational Readiness: Maintain assigned equipment and vehicles, and complete required logs and administrative reports
• Public Interaction: Build positive relationships with taxpayers, business entities, and partner agencies

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 Requirement:

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must reside in Luzerne 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.

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.