DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Division of Taxpayer Services

400 West Congress Street. Tucson, AZ

Salary: $21.15 Hourly 

Grade: 17

Closing Date: 10/2/26

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 Taxpayer Information Specialist 4 will represent the Taxpayer Information & Assistance SRO Team by serving as the highest-tier customer service representative for both in-person and online taxpayers. This role will be responsible for providing accurate, expert-level information to taxpayer inquiries and/or triaging taxpayers to management for escalated assistance.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona 3 days per week in office. 3 week full time in-office training.

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:

Taxpayer Information and Assistance Processing
• Conducts technical reviews of taxpayer returns and records to determine validity of the information and/or make corrections
• Accurately interprets and advises about tax law, rules and procedures to assist taxpayers with their specific needs
• Thoroughly researches taxpayer information, applicable statutes/rulings, and policies to determine and establish appropriate billings, adjustments, and/or refunds
• Determines and follows an action plan for the resolution of taxpayer inquiries
• Processes and completes applicable ADOR taxpayer forms pertaining to Individual Income, Corporate Income, Transaction Privilege Tax and Use, Withholding, and Bonding and Licensing tax
• Accurately communicates tax law, account research, account resolution and problem resolution to the taxpayer or their authorized representative via written and verbal communication, including face-to face contact, e-mail and live chat in accordance with established protocols

Customer Service
• Welcomes taxpayers in a professional and courteous manner
• Provides expert-level information to in-person taxpayers and online via Live Chat and emails as the highest-tier customer service representative
• Documents taxpayer interactions and/or transactions, and records details of inquiries, complaints or comments, and any actions taken
• Escalates taxpayer inquiries and grievances to management, as needed
• Educates taxpayers in registration and use of department’s business website

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: -
o Attends staff meetings and huddles of work unit or district; and may cascade and track information as indicated
o Completes all required training in a timely manner.
o Participates in assigned work teams as appropriate.
o May complete periodic metrics, projects, huddle boards and reports as requested.
o 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
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Working knowledge of state tax statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and policies

Skills
• Strong verbal, written, and active listening skills
• Strong customer service skills to include conflict de-escalation and resolution techniques
• Strong mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, and averages
• Keyboarding/typing at least 40 wpm and 10-key skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and demeanor
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to make measurable progress on several tasks simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations
• Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive

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 work a rotating schedule of being in-office and remote work within the state of Arizona
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and also participate collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner
• Ability to understand and solve problems by applying basic analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed
• Ability to learn and apply LEAN concepts, principles, and tools
• Willingness and ability to embody ADOR’s core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another

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 of three years customer service or related experience
• Experience working in a high production environment
• Previous experience with Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma and/or Lean
• Previous experience in customer service emphasizing on professionally and courteously serving customers in a fast paced environment
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

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
-Infant at Work Program
-Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
-Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
-Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

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.