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Revenue Tax Audit Supervisor

Commonwealth of PA | Altoona, PA

Posted Date 6/27/2025
Description

THE POSITION

Are you interested in starting a new chapter in your career with the Department of Revenue? We are looking for a motivated professional to step into a leadership role as a Revenue Tax Audit Supervisor. This position gives you the opportunity to supervise a team of auditors who conduct field audits of taxpayers to determine their compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Apply today to help us ensure the Commonwealth's tax laws are enforced in a fair and equitable manner!


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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this managerial role, you will perform a full range of supervisor duties over a staff of Senior Revenue Tax Auditors, Revenue Tax Auditors, Revenue Tax Auditor Trainees, and Commonwealth Public Service Interns that are responsible for conducting tax audits for the department. Work includes planning, organizing, and assigning work to audit staff engaged in the performance of audits in the sales and use tax audit program. In this position, you will be required to maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, rulings, departmental policies, and procedures in order to provide accurate advice and guidance to auditors and taxpayers. You will have the opportunity to provide on-the-job instructions to improve upon any auditors’ weakness and/or to cross-train auditors into other tax programs as well as serve as an instructor in formal training seminars.

Take your career up a notch with the Department of Revenue and make your career aspirations a reality!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Altoona.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • 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:

  • One year as a Senior Revenue Tax Auditor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Four years of professional tax accounting or tax auditing experience and a bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 college level credits in accounting.


Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. 
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirements:

  • 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. 


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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. 
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*


Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. 

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* 

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Senior Revenue Tax Auditor for one or more years full-time?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess four or more years of full-time professional tax accounting or tax auditing experience
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
Do you possess a conferred bachelor’s degree or higher? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
  • Yes
  • No
06
Have you completed 24 semester college credits in accounting? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer “Yes” to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
  • Yes
  • No
07
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please
  • Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – CUSTOMER SERVICE/COMMUNICATION

Communicate with the public and coworkers and serve as a liaison between auditors, headquarters specialists, and taxpayers regarding rules, regulations, and policies. Provide responses to inquiries regarding the audit and resolve general issues. Utilize customer service skills when dealing with adversarial situations. Actively participates and regularly supports auditors with open assignments. Continually communicates knowledge and insight to auditors regarding tax law, regulation, statutes and pronouncements.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have experience communicating with various parties within AND outside of my organization regarding rules, regulations, and policies. I have provided responses to inquiries and resolved issues, including dealing with adversarial situations.
  • B. I have experience communicating with various parties within AND outside of my organization regarding rules, regulations, and policies. I referred issues and adversarial situations to others for resolution.
  • C. I have experience communicating with staff regarding rules, regulations, and policies. Someone else was responsible for communicating with parties outside of my organization.
  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communication, public speaking, public relations, or conflict resolution.
  • E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
09
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. Your experience communicating rules, regulations, and policies to various parties.
  3. To whom you communicated.
  4. Your role resolving issues, including dealing with adversarial situations.
  5. The actual duties you performed and level of responsibility.
10
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
  1. College/University
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
11
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – WRITE AND REVIEW DOCUMENTS

Write audit documents, reports, and other correspondence and review existing documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper formatting. Update and make recommendations for editing documents and distribute documentation to appropriate parties.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have experience writing audit documents, reports, and other correspondence for which I had the final responsibility for the completed product. I reviewed and recommended edits to existing documents and distributed documentation to appropriate parties.
  • B. I have experience drafting audit documents, reports, and other correspondence for which OTHERS had the final responsibility for the completed product.
  • C. I have experience proofreading/formatting correspondence for others and distributing documentation to appropriate parties.
  • D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
  • E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
12
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. Your experience preparing audit documents, reports, and other written correspondence.
  3. Your experience proofreading/formatting/distributing existing documents/correspondence.
  4. The actual duties you performed and your level of responsibility.
13
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
  1. College/University
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – SUPERVISION

Supervises staff by assigning work and establishing priorities and time frames for completion. Prepares and reviews EPR’s and performance standards annually. Approves/disapproves leave requests. Interviews prospective employees and recommends selection. Resolves grievances and complaints, counsels employees when necessary, including developing, implementing performance plans, and following through with discipline. Approves weekly auditor time and monitors work hours to ensure they are commensurate with audit work expectations. Evaluates new employees, identifies training needs, and provides training. Provides leadership and mentorship to staff; evaluates and implements leadership principles, and best practices to engage team members. Demonstrate effort to improve leadership understanding and employee approaches.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
  • A. I have experience performing supervisory duties which included approving leave, evaluating staff performance, interviewing candidates and recommending selection of applicants, and providing instruction and guidance to staff on methods and procedures.
  • B. I have experience as a lead worker, which includes assigning or delegating work to staff, monitoring others’ work for accuracy or timeliness, and training new staff.
  • C. I have successfully completed college coursework or formal training related to labor relations, human resource management, or supervisory development, but I do not have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting.
  • D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
15
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
  1. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
  2. The actual duties you performed related to supervision.
  3. Your level of responsibility (supervisor, lead worker, foreman, etc.)
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
  1. College/University
  2. Course Title
  3. Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

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