Policy Advisor IV - Senior Tax Policy Advisor

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Taxes fund important government programs, grants, and incentives, and touch every part of our economy, from manufacturing and economic development to renewable energy and marijuana cultivation. Because taxation is a voluntary compliance system, the Office of Tax Policy plays a crucial role in making taxes more understandable and approachable for the public. This requires attention to detail, focused research, and impeccable writing skills. If you have a passion for research, writing, critical thinking, and continuous learning and a keen eye for detail, then this is the job for you! We are looking for a Senior Tax Policy Advisor who can analyze and break down complex subjects into understandable language for the average person.

What We do: The Office of Tax Policy is responsible for providing expert tax advice and guidance and implementing the policy decisions of the General Assembly. The office drafts administrative tax rules, guidance publications, and letter rulings. The office also aids in the development of system and form updates. In addition, the office provides advice and guidance to the public, the Department, and the General Assembly. Finally, the office influences national tax policy by liaising with organizations such as the Multistate Tax Commission and the Federation of Tax Administrators.

The Office of Tax Policy is seeking a fully operational professional and work leader to be a Senior Tax Policy Advisor on the team. The Senior Tax Policy Advisor independently completes assignments by researching and analyzing legislation, statutes, administrative rules, court cases, and other sources of law to recommend and implement policy decisions. You don’t have to be an attorney to be successful at this position, but you must be a skillful writer who likes learning and being challenged. The Senior Tax Policy Advisor is part of a team of policy advisors who leverage research and analytical skills, attention to detail, curiosity, discretion, creativity, and relationship building to resolve complex tax problems and questions by drafting administrative tax rules, letter rulings, and internal and external guidance. A Senior Tax Policy Advisor often works on more complex matters, including developing new laws or developing rules or guidelines to implement a new program within the Taxation Division. Additionally, the Senior Tax Policy Advisor is also a work leader that monitors the progress and workflow of several Tax Policy Advisors, reviews their work product, and provides them with constructive feedback and coaching.

As a Senior Tax Policy Advisor, You Will

• Assist in developing work standards and operating procedures for the office;
• Conduct focused research and analysis into legislation, statutes, rules, court cases, and other sources to resolve complex tax problems and questions while ensuring the answer is both compliant with the statute and congruent with the statute’s express or implied policy objectives;
• Determine the best way to unambiguously and accurately communicate policy solutions to internal and external stakeholders, both orally and in writing;
• Develop and draft administrative rules, guidance publications, and taxpayer letters and rulings, in a timely manner, based on your research and analysis, with careful attention to grammar and meaning;
• Review the work product of several Tax Policy Advisors; and
• Track work and performance in accordance with the office’s project management and performance measurement practices and maintain files and records in accordance with applicable statutes, rules, and department policies.
  
  

Residency Requirement

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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

Class Code & Classification Description

Policy Advisor IV - H1R4XX

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet one of the following or any combination of experience/education to meet the minimum qualifications:

Option 1

• 7 years of experience in technical, professional, or formal writing or in statutory or legislative research, with experience conveying and simplifying complicated information clearly and concisely.
  
  

Option 2

• 5 years of experience in technical, professional, or formal writing or in statutory or legislative research, with experience conveying and simplifying complicated information clearly and concisely.
  
  

AND

• Associate’s degree in a Liberal Arts degree such as Accounting, English, Economics, History, Philosophy, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Legal Studies, or Law.
  
  

Option 3

• 3 years of experience in technical, professional, or formal writing or in statutory or legislative research, with experience conveying and simplifying complicated information clearly and concisely.
  
  

AND

• Bachelor’s degree in a Liberal Arts degree such as Accounting, English, Economics, History, Philosophy, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Legal Studies, or Law.
  
  

Option 4

• Bachelor’s degree in a Liberal Arts degree such as Accounting, English, Economics, History, Philosophy, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Political Science, Legal Studies, or Law.
  
  

AND

• Appropriate advanced education will substitute for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
  
  

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

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Proven ability to work as an effective leader
• Experience in organizing, directing, and reviewing the work of others.
• Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and writing conventions
• Experience and skill in research and analysis, with an emphasis on legislation, statutes, administrative rules, and other sources of law
• Knowledge and experience with federal, state, or local laws
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven record of effectively collaborating, gathering information, and integrating feedback from various sources to produce comprehensive, well-rounded, and informative documents
• Familiarity with taxes or tax law
• Independently motivated
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Word
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Proven success organizing and tracking priorities and assignments.
  
  

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 .

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 "[email protected]" 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 appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or 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 under Rules.

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

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 in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Jacqueline Brown-Tremble at [email protected]

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If Not Applying Online, Submit Application To

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods Of Appointment

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.