DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Division of Education and Compliance

400 W Congress St, Tucson AZ

Salary: $21.68 Hourly 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: 6/29/26

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Revenue (ADOR) our mission is to Serve Taxpayers! ADOR is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about ADOR please visit azdor.gov. Come Join the ADOR Team!

The Tax Collector 3, Business Collections is a part of the escalation team responsible for the collection of delinquent tax liabilities of assigned cases on behalf of the Department of Revenue. Reviews, prioritizes and self-assigns, and handles difficult/complex cases by way of outbound efforts via ticketing system assignments for Individual Income, Corporate Income, Withholding, and Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) cases. Contacts and completes the collection of tax liabilities and delinquencies via phone calls, emails, or other means of contact to negotiate payment plans and/or enforce collection activities. All work is to be completed while educating taxpayers and promoting voluntary taxpayer compliance.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Service Delivery
-Reviews, prioritizes and self-assigns, and handles difficult/complex cases by way of outbound efforts via ticketing system assignments for Individual ---Income, Corporate Income, Withholding, and Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) cases to include:
-Engages outbound and occasional inbound communication with taxpayers via phone call, email, or other means to resolve delinquent tax liabilities, as assigned
-Assisting and answering questions/inquiries from taxpayers
-Refer and/or escalate taxpayer grievances to designated departments or unit leads/supervisors
-Maintaining records of interactions/transactions and recording details of the inquiry and the actions taken
-Contacting customers to respond to inquiries and/or to notify them of results or actions taken by the agency
-Obtain and examine all relevant information to assess the validity of inquiries
-Educates taxpayers and promotes voluntary compliance by reviewing financial statements, providing supporting documentation, and offering assistance on how to obtain and maintain tax compliance
-Conducts case research, locates returns, and audits records, as assigned
-Negotiates payment arrangements for delinquent tax liabilities

Project Coordination
-Works with supervisors on a rotating basis to assist taxpayers that come into our building with tax issues, assists with escalated calls from taxpayers, represents the collection team at off site conferences and assists in training needs if applicable

Collection Enforcement
-In accordance with ARS Title 42, initiates administrative enforcement to include the filing of tax liens, issuing of levies for rights to property, referring cases to the Order to Show Cause hearings, filing of complaints for suspension/revocation of Registrar Contractors licenses, filing of affidavits of tax deficiencies with the Arizona Liquor Board and Control, and filing liens with AZ MVD
-Issues subpoenas to obtain and verify financial information, determine abatements, administrative enforcement, and cases referred to the Attorney General’s Office for civil proceedings
-Files all public documents in statutory required locations
-Confers with attorneys on complex case issues, as needed

Agency/Department Compliance & Continuous Improvement
-Remains current on all laws, regulations, policies, and best practices related to taxation through regular engagement in activities such as: self-directed research, conferring with other practitioners and technical experts; subscriptions to regulatory/legal/industry newsletters and briefs; membership industry associations and attendance at meetings/events; and or participation in training and others continuing education opportunities.
-Actively contributes to team and individual effectiveness through the following: -
-Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
-Completes all required training in a timely manner.
-Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.
-May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested.
-Prepares for and actively participates in 1:1 coaching with supervisor
-Maximizes work processes and deliverables through lean principles within the Arizona Management System (AMS); and provides recommendations for process improvement, and engages in continuous improvement efforts as assigned.

Knowledge
-Basic knowledge and understanding of Federal and State tax statutes, administrative rules, and regulations
-Basic knowledge and understanding of tax collection enforcement rules and regulations
-Knowledge of investigative and research techniques
-Knowledge of lien laws pertaining to personal and real property for consensual liens and statutory liens from agencies such as the IRS
-Knowledge of tax filing requirements and supporting documentation necessary to process tax returns

Skills
-Strong communications skills, to include verbal, written, and active listening with the ability to convey tax-related information in layman's terms
-Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to make measurable progress on multiple priorities
-Strong interpersonal skills and demeanor
-Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
-Proficient in the use of a PC/laptop in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive
-Proficient in the use of tax reporting systems

Abilities
-Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety
-Ability to read, interpret, disseminate, and apply complex and comprehensive tax related information, laws, policies, legislative proposals, and contracts
-Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
-Ability to think creatively, critically, and strategically when analyzing and proposing compliance solutions
-Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
-Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a High School Diploma (HSD) or General Education Degree (GED), coursework, training, and work experience relevant to the assignment.
-Minimum one year of collections experience
-Minimum of one year of customer service experience
-Experience in a tax collection program or customer service experience emphasizing administrative and judicial collection enforcement
-Bilingual in English-Spanish with strong reading, writing and speaking skills

The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks:
-Employment Verification and Reference Checks
-State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting
-Arizona Tax Filing Records Check
-If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Revenue offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
-Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
-Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
-10 paid holidays per year
-Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
-Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
-Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
-Deferred compensation plan
-Wellness plans
-Tuition Reimbursement
-Stipend Opportunities
-Infant at Work Program
-Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
-Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
-Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.
On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact tartenian@azdor.gov

*The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.