DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: REVENUE AND TAX ADMINISTRATION
800 W Washington st, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $74,308.94 - $84,308.94 

Anticipated Salary: $79,308.94

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 07/06/2025

This position will act as the JOC (Joint Operations Center) Project Lead in the Fuel Tax Audit and Compliance Unit, which will be responsible for overseeing all JOC project activities including preparing monthly and yearly reports, participating in the Office of Safeguards review, attending JOC meetings, and uploading of state data to the IRS. Utilizing IRS data, this position will effectively and accurately track motor fuel throughout the distribution chain by performing fuel tax audits using data sharing, data mining, and cross-matching techniques to assess the level of fuel tax compliance. The incumbent will read and interpret state codes, laws, and rules; will compare data from the IRS and several other sources to verify the accuracy of fuel tax reports; will issue notices of discrepancy, tax assessments, and audits; will communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders; and may serve as a witness at administrative hearings. The incumbent will assist the Supervisor in training new staff, cross-training of JOC duties, and other duties as needed. Out of state travel is required. Successful IRS background check also required.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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.

Research and analyze monthly fuel tax data which has been cross-matched in the electronic fuel tax reporting system. Create new queries with the data to discover additional unreported revenue. Compare data from IRS and non-IRS outside sources in order to verify the accuracy of the tax reports.

Prepare inquiries, Notice of Discrepancies and/or Notice of Assessments and other related correspondence to the affected taxpayer.

Communicate effectively with external and internal stakeholders regarding the Arizona Revised Statutes, Administrative Rules, and policies and procedures; testify at an Administrative Hearing.

Assist Fuel Tax Audit and Compliance Supervisor with training of new staff, cross-training of JOC functions, and special projects and information requests.

Coordinate all JOC project functions including: preparing monthly and yearly reports, attending monthly meetings, and uploading data to the IRS.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
- This position should have knowledge of the fundamental principles of fuel excise tax and knowledge of the business practices of the fuel industry.
- Knowledge of Title 28, Arizona Revised Statutes.
- State and ADOT policies, rules, and regulations.
- Knowledge of the automated accounting systems used by the State and ADOT.
- Knowledge of mainframe and PC accounting systems, including advanced spreadsheet functions and databases.

Skill:
- Effective, professional oral and written communication.
- Analyzing and interpreting complex financial information and transactions.
- Utilizing and creating computer spreadsheets, databases, and other automated tools.
- Research and problem-solving skills.
- Prioritizing work activities and others to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Interacting and collaborating effectively with external and internal stakeholders.

Ability:
- Ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to synthesize a complex work task and/or situation, and present recommendations for a course of action.
- Complex financial/process analysis and interpretation.
- Ability to use computers to create and manipulate spreadsheets and databases as well as other automated tools to complete work tasks efficiently and accurately.

Possess a bachelor's degree or a minimum of one year tax and/or accounting experience.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

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 pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.