Bankruptcy Specialist IV - Taxation

Job Title

The person hired for this position will need to report to the CDOR Denver Office at 2829 W. Howard Place, Denver, on a weekly basis. Occasional travel is also required to meet with taxpayers, attend training, and attend hearings. The overwhelming majority of in-person meetings are in the Denver Metro Area. The professional in this position reviews all bankruptcy cases filed in the State of Colorado, bankruptcy cases filed in other states that have nexus in Colorado, and bankruptcy cases filed in other countries that have dealings in Colorado. Files correct Proof of Claims with all bankruptcy courts. Monitors and enforces all Colorado bankruptcy plans that are approved by the Federal courts. Attends and questions debtors and debtors attorneys in 341 hearings to clarify CDOR's position in the bankruptcy filings when necessary. Testify in court cases as necessary. Refers bankruptcy issues, questions, or compliance to attorneys at the Attorney General's office. Prioritize assigned cases to determine appropriate enforcement actions. This position is responsible for all Chapter 11, Chapter11 Sub-chapter V, Chapter 13, Chapter 12, Chapter 9, and Chapter 7 bankruptcy accounts assigned to them. This position is responsible for evaluating all assigned bankruptcies filed and determining which cases should be monitored by the Colorado Department of Revenue. This position will then monitor their assigned bankruptcy cases and determine if assessments are required, if balances are filed within the tax years and/or dates to be filed as priority, general secured, general unsecured, or administrative debts in the Proof of Claim filed with the Federal Bankruptcy Courts. This position will be required to attend 341 hearings and appear in court as a witness for CDOR as required. They ensure that the State abides by the Automatic Stay and does not violate this federal law. They understand bankruptcy laws and uphold these rules with bankruptcy discharges and dismissals.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description: Compliance Specialist IV - H1G4XX

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only: Seven (7) years of professional work experience in a regulatory or tax work environment that involved interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and/or statutes, or

Education and Experience: A combination of related education from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Accounting, or a field of study related to the work assignment and/or relevant professional experience in a regulatory or tax work environment which involved interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and statutes equal to seven (7) years.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Bankruptcy Taxation cases
• Strong understanding of Bankruptcy Code combined with experience interpreting and applying the code to Colorado tax matters
• Experience filing Bankruptcy proof of claims documents
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts and attorneys
• Proven ability to work independently and accept supervision
• Attention to detail, Problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
• Experience with Fast Enterprises Gentax tax software
• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to bankruptcy and due process

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Minimum Qualification Screening:

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter (Optional if Manager is requesting them)
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "View email address on click.appcast.io" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at View email address on click.appcast.io within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance:

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating