UI COMPLIANCE OFFICER I (DLT)

RI Council 94; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training seeks an UI Compliance Officer I (DLT) to assist in delinquent tax collection and securing tax returns. You will conduct interviews, verify financial condition, and arrange payment plans in coordination with state laws. The role supports lien analysis and offers in compromise as needed.

Based in Hazard Building with standard 35-hour weeks (Mon-Fri, 8:30-4:00). A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field is required, with RI driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, law enforcement or closely related field.
• Experience in tax collection or enforcement of tax laws is preferred.
• Ability to interpret financial statements and apply tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in employment and security tax collection for delinquent accounts and returns.
• Interview taxpayers or representatives to determine payment options and promote compliance.
• Analyze financial information and arrange payment agreements based on ability to pay.
• Advise on liens, offers in compromise, and enforcement procedures.
• Investigate delinquent accounts, including estates and insolvencies, under state/federal laws.
• Communicate tax obligations and penalties to taxpayers and collect amounts due.

Skills

Investigative techniques

Financial statement analysis

Tax knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business/law enforcement or closely related field

Job description

## UI COMPLIANCE OFFICER I (DLT)Apply: Hazard Building: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 18, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR104067# **Department**Department of Labor And Training# **Division**Protective Services (Non-Sworn)# **Salary**$61,474.00 - $70,632.00# **Job Profile**JC-02583401-50 - UI Compliance Officer I (DLT)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours****Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.** **Position is within the Department of Labor & Training/Employer Tax Unit.** **Standard 35.0 hours**. # **Job Requisition Number**JR104067 UI COMPLIANCE OFFICER I (DLT) (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00324 A# **Classification**UI Compliance Officer I (DLT)# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** Within the Department of Labor & Training (DLT), to assist in the employment and security tax collection program of delinquent accounts and the securing of delinquent tax returns by performing moderately complex tax collection activities; in the field or office; and to do related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom assignments are received with some instructions; work is reviewed usually upon completion for results obtained and conformance to laws, regulations and procedures for the proper collection of taxes.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** As required, may assign, and review the work of clerical assistants, and may on certain temporary assignments supervise the work of others assigned to assist in the collection of taxes.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** Within the Department of Labor & Training (DLT), to assist in the employment and security tax collection program of delinquent accounts and the securing of delinquent tax returns by performing moderately complex tax collection activities; in the field or office; and to do related work as required.* To conduct interviews with taxpayers and their representatives to determine methods of liquidating previously determined tax liabilities and provide taxpayers with tax information and business counsel to promote voluntary compliance with State tax laws.* To verify and analyze the taxpayer's financial condition by an investigation of financial statements submitted by the taxpayer, or by obtaining financial information from third party sources, and arrange payment agreements according to the determination of the taxpayer's financial condition and ability to pay.* To determine the lien rights or equity of the State in the taxpayer's property or rights to property prior to taking enforcement action.* To make a variety of offers in compromise related to delinquency and penalty assessments, nonpayment penalties and enforcement procedures, and determine and recommend transferee assessments against corporate officers and employees where the liability cannot be collected from the corporate entity.* To conduct investigations relative to delinquent accounts or returns which involve decedent's estates and various insolvency proceedings under State and Federal Bankruptcy Laws.* To advise taxpayers on such matters as gross wages, taxable wages, and exempt wages subject to the Employment and Security and Temporary Disability Acts to facilitate the preparation of delinquent returns and advise taxpayers of the various payment provisions of said acts and their possible liability for penalties and interest if they fail to comply with such provisions.* As required, to collect monies determined to be owed following tax liability investigations.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:** A working knowledge of the pertinent provisions of the Temporary Disability Insurance and Unemployment Insurance Laws of Rhode Island, rules and regulations dealing with taxpayer liability and the ability to interpret such laws, rules, and regulations to individuals, partnership and corporate business organizations, a working knowledge of investigative techniques involved in the collection of delinquent taxes, and the ability to apply said techniques, a working knowledge of the legal principles of property rights and the ability to apply said principles in seeking liens on property for tax collection purposes; the ability to read and interpret financial statements for tax collection purposes, a working knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the collection of delinquent taxes and the ability to apply said laws, rules, and regulations; a working knowledge of state and federal insolvency laws and proceedings; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with delinquent taxpayers or their representatives; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Possession of a bachelor’s degree from a college of recognized standing with a specialization in accounting, finance, business, law enforcement or closely related field; and**Experience:** Employment involving work where loans are processed and collected with collateral as security; or employment involving work associated with the interpretation and/or application of tax laws or the enforcement of laws under which taxes are assessed and collected.**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.**SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:**At the time of appointment must possess a valid R. I. Driver's license. License must be maintained as a condition of employment.