Tax Examiner 1

Salary $41,506.00 - $61,926.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2026-56606 Department Department of Revenue Division RV Indvl Txs Retns Proc Div Opening Date 08/20/2026 Closing Date 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 03660 Position Number Multiple positions may be filled from this posting. Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00183020 Bureau / Division Bureau of Individual Taxes/Returns Processing Division Worksite Address 393 Walnut Street City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17128 Contact Name Carrissa Rockey Contact Email THE POSITION Are you looking for a role where your attention to detail strengthens public trust? The Tax Examiner 1 position with the Department of Revenue offers a great opportunity to support fair and accurate tax processing across Pennsylvania. In this capacity, you help ensure that tax returns are examined and handled correctly, which fosters public confidence in the tax system. You will be a part of a team that values learning, accuracy, and service. Step into a role where your precision truly matters! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on supporting the accurate handling of individual tax returns by carrying out careful review, research, and communication tasks that help ensure proper tax processing. The position also involves applying payments to the correct records, evaluating written materials, and assisting taxpayers and coworkers when questions arise. As a Tax Examiner 1, you will perform the following duties: Return Review: Examine individual tax returns and ensure they follow applicable requirements Procedure Research: Study laws, rules, and procedures that guide tax processing Payment Application: Apply payments to the correct accounts and verify allocation Refund Decision: Determine whether refund requests should be approved or denied Stakeholder Assistance: Communicate with internal and external stakeholders by telephone and email Correspondence Review: Evaluate incoming and outgoing correspondence related to tax return processing Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week, after you successfully complete the 6-month in-office training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of general office work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement: This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.