City of Los Angeles
Tax Compliance Officer 1179 (B) (REVISED 07-19-2024)
City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
ANNUAL SALARY
$69,300 to $101,309; $83,165 to $121,542; and $95,609 to $139,749
NOTES
:Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.DUTIES
A Tax Compliance Officer analyzes, interprets and enforces various tax, permit and fee liabilities, including the City business, parking and transient occupancy taxes and City permit ordinances through independent field and office investigations; may supervise other Tax Compliance Officers and clerical staff by directing and coordinating the activities of a field enforcement or office enforcement section; and may assist at a public counter or the call center providing technical assistance to customers via telephone, on-line and in-person.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSTwo years of full-time paid experience as a Tax Compliance Aide with the City of Los Angeles;
orFour years of full-time paid experience as a Customer Service Specialist with the City of Los Angeles;
orA Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university.PROCESS NOTES
Applicants who lack six months or less of the above required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency.Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree.Upon appointment, a Tax Compliance Officer may be required to furnish his or her own automobile, properly insured for use in City service. Mileage will be paid according to established rates.Applications will only be accepted on-line.
When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon.
On-line job bulletins are also available at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity .NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below:From FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023 to THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023From FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 to THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received.In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination.
Examination Weight:Multiple-Choice Test - 100%
The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Mathematics; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Customer Service; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: bookkeeping terminology; the structures and methods of operations of various types of businesses in order to recognize potential permit or tax violations; factors necessary to read street maps; and computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite programs.
NOTES:This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by the Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.Notice
:If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASISThe City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition, or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERFor additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to:
https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html#J-18808-Ljbffr
$69,300 to $101,309; $83,165 to $121,542; and $95,609 to $139,749
NOTES
:Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.DUTIES
A Tax Compliance Officer analyzes, interprets and enforces various tax, permit and fee liabilities, including the City business, parking and transient occupancy taxes and City permit ordinances through independent field and office investigations; may supervise other Tax Compliance Officers and clerical staff by directing and coordinating the activities of a field enforcement or office enforcement section; and may assist at a public counter or the call center providing technical assistance to customers via telephone, on-line and in-person.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSTwo years of full-time paid experience as a Tax Compliance Aide with the City of Los Angeles;
orFour years of full-time paid experience as a Customer Service Specialist with the City of Los Angeles;
orA Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university.PROCESS NOTES
Applicants who lack six months or less of the above required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency.Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree.Upon appointment, a Tax Compliance Officer may be required to furnish his or her own automobile, properly insured for use in City service. Mileage will be paid according to established rates.Applications will only be accepted on-line.
When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon.
On-line job bulletins are also available at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity .NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications will only be accepted on-line on the following dates listed below:From FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023 to THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023From FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 to THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received.In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination.
Examination Weight:Multiple-Choice Test - 100%
The examination will consist entirely of a weighted multiple-choice test administered and proctored on-line. In the on-line multiple-choice test, the following competencies may be evaluated: Reading Comprehension; Mathematics; Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Interpersonal Skills; Customer Service; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: bookkeeping terminology; the structures and methods of operations of various types of businesses in order to recognize potential permit or tax violations; factors necessary to read street maps; and computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite programs.
NOTES:This examination is based on a validation study, and as provided by the Civil Service Commission Rule 4.20, the multiple-choice test will not be subject to candidate inspection.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities.Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.Notice
:If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASISThe City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition, or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERFor additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to:
https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html#J-18808-Ljbffr