LEA I Motor Fuels

State of North Carolina - Revenue; North Carolina; On-site; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

NCFlex program

Paid holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is seeking a Revenue Law Enforcement Agent I (S) to enforce motor fuels tax laws within Fayetteville or Charlotte territories. The role includes inspections of retail stations, terminals, and trucking operations, plus investigations into tax evasion and undercover surveillance.

Applicants must reside in the region, with some overnight travel required and the possibility of certification as a law enforcement officer within one year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer per NC CJET Standards or able to obtain within one year.
• Strong investigative and interview skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fuel distribution sites to ensure motor fuels tax compliance.
• Investigate fuel tax evasion and conduct undercover surveillance.
• Perform inspections of retail service stations, fuel terminals, and trucking industry.
• Travel within assigned territory and maintain required records.

Skills

Public speaking

Interviews

Communication skills

Legal enforcement

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AgencyDept of RevenueDivisionExaminationJob Classification TitleRevenue Law Enforcement Agent I (S)Position Number60083175GradeSW05About UsThe North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.Description of Work***PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR TO THE END DATE LISTED ON THIS JOB POSTING***The North Carolina Department of Revenue is currently seeking a Revenue Law Enforcement Agent - Motor Fuels Tax Investigator for our Fayetteville or Charlotte Service Center territories. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with motor fuels tax law within an assigned territory. Investigators conduct inspections through the fuel distribution system including retail service stations, fuel terminals, and the trucking industry. Other job responsibilities include but are not limited to detecting fuel tax evasion, conducting investigations, and conducting undercover surveillance of persons and places engaged in motor fuels tax evasion schemes. The Motor Fuels Tax Investigator is responsible for an assigned territory.Applicant must reside within assigned region.Some overnight travel is required.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesDemonstrates understanding legal enforcement method and adaptability to changing policies, procedures, and prioritiesPossess proficiency in public interaction including the ability to clearly convey concepts and ideas in written, verbal and other non-verbal communication forms, public speaking and conducting in-depth interviewsCertification by North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission as a Law Enforcement Officer in good standingLaw enforcement or investigative experienceRecruitment Range: $48,920 - $65,097Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).Some highlights include:The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s ServiceTwelve paid holidays per yearFourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-yearTwelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitelyPaid Parental LeavePersonal Observance Leave and Community Service LeaveLongevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service401K and 457 plansEligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramThe North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. \"Tax compliance\" is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state.To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 or [e-mail] . Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 919-986-9688.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Note: Selected candidate must be qualified for certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the provisions of the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employmentEEO StatementT he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Tanya Jackson DearmonRecruiter Email:[e-mail]