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Hays County · 1 month ago

GIS Analyst I - Department of Planning & Land Management

Westminster, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Hays County is seeking a GIS Analyst I for their Department of Planning & Land Management. The role involves investigating unauthorized substances tax collections and managing delinquent tax cases, requiring personal contacts with high-risk taxpayers.

Government Administration

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Investigates credit and tax history information of delinquent taxpayers covered by the Unauthorized Substances tax statute (i.e., drug dealers, individuals in possession of illegal drugs or alcohol); conducts title searches on property; examines taxpayer assets and credits; identifies ownership of real and personal property (e.g., real estate, vehicles, boats) and prior liens against property from records in department database, courthouse records, and motor vehicle, boat, and aircraft records; discusses existence of liens or legal judgments against taxpayer and amount owed by taxpayer with lien holders; documents title searches in department database describing actions taken, results obtained, and further investigative recommendations if necessary; obtains monetary assets and credit history from banks, credit agencies, and other financial institutions; identifies assets from current business or residence of taxpayer that can reduce or eliminate tax liabilities; selects most efficient and cost-effective strategies to collect taxes based on information obtained from title searches and financial data investigation, including value of assets, liens against property, and credit and taxpayer account history

Issues levies and files liens to seize real and personal property of delinquent taxpayers; assesses amount of tax owed based on weight or amount of unauthorized substances (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, controlled substances, untaxed liquors); demands immediate tax payment from violators of Unauthorized Substances tax; seizes personal property if payment cannot be made immediately; ensures appropriate storage of seized property; records serial numbers, VINs, model types, damage to assets, lot numbers and other pertinent information; compares deeds and titles with taxpayer's identification to verify ownership; completes appropriate reports to document seizure of property; places seizure notification signs on real and personal property and legal notices in newspapers and public areas to inform public of seizure; may issue levies after normal working hours if necessary; may operate a firearm in defense of self and/or others; may be required to weigh or calculate amount of unauthorized substances seized by law enforcement to assess tax liability

Coordinates and/or conducts auctions of seized taxpayer assets; estimates auction value of real and personal property using current real estate market information, property location and characteristics such as property size and condition, original property cost, and current property resale value; informs delinquent taxpayer of auction of seized assets and their legal right to reclaim assets upon tax payment; announces auction in newspapers and other public areas (e.g., courthouse); coordinates auction procedures with third parties, including Department of General Services and outside auction vendors ensuring all legal requirements are met, notice of sale is properly posted, and condition of assets is maintained; calculates net sales from auction in order to credit taxpayer's accounts

Establishes Partial Payment Agreements and Offers to Compromise plans with delinquent taxpayers who are unable to pay entire tax liability; requests information from banks, insurance companies, employers, and other external sources about taxpayer's liabilities and assets; analyzes taxpayer's financial data, including bank statements, mortgage statements, and tax returns, to determine taxpayer's net worth and reasonable amount that can be paid; determines feasibility and terms of partial payment agreement based upon findings of investigation and analysis of taxpayer's credits, debts, and assets; explains to taxpayer the terms and procedures of partial payment agreement, such as payment amount, schedule of payments, and consequences of failure to pay; recommends plan to management taking into consideration the best financial interest of the state and taxpayer's financial status; prepares a narrative report summarizing the findings of the financial investigation and outlining recommendations for approval or denial of partial payment agreements and offers to compromise

Investigates tax liabilities that have been designated as uncollectible due to failed attempts to collect payment from taxpayer; identifies taxpayer problem areas, including failure to uphold payment agreements or very high debt ratio using information from taxpayer credit report, asset information, and account history; determines if taxpayer account should be designated as uncollectible based upon review of taxpayer problem areas; updates case notes to include current taxpayer address, description of investigation, reasons that tax cannot be collected, and any legal arrangements in order to clear tax collection assignments from officer's caseload; documents investigation activities of uncollectible accounts by completing the appropriate reports

Ensures tax payments are credited to appropriate taxpayer accounts; locates payment information from department database and other department files when notified that taxpayer's account has not been credited after payment was made; contacts appropriate Department of Revenue representative to request taxpayer's payment be properly credited to outstanding account

Resolves complaints received from taxpayers, state personnel, and/or law enforcement agencies; decides if complaint is supported based on circumstances surrounding the complaint, evidence in tax case files, and other available documents; identifies the most appropriate course of action to resolve a complaint, including referring complaint to management, discussing possible resolutions with complainant, and contacting other agencies/departments; documents actions taken to resolve complaints and decisions made during the complaint resolution process in narrative report

Assists public, state personnel, and law enforcement agencies with interpretation and enforcement of Unauthorized Substances tax; answers questions regarding tax laws and procedures, partial payment agreements, and Offers to Compromise applications; assists local law enforcement agencies during drug raids in assessments of unauthorized substances; trains law enforcement agencies to properly complete relevant tax forms and identify personal property that can be used to collect tax liabilities

Qualification

Tax investigationFinancial analysisLaw enforcement experienceProperty title searchesNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a business related field (including, but not limited to, accounting, banking, economics, finance, or taxation), criminal justice, law, or criminology and experience equivalent to two years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: (1) professional tax investigation or tax analysis or (2) law enforcement

Additional graduate coursework in a business related field, criminal justice, law, or criminology may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of one year (i.e., 36 graduate quarter hours in one of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience)

Experience in professional tax investigation, analysis of financial information, or law enforcement may substitute for the specific bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years (i.e., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate's degree in a business related field, criminal justice, law, or criminology and experience equivalent to three years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: (1) professional tax investigation or tax analysis or (2) law enforcement

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to three years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: (1) professional tax investigation or tax analysis or (2) law enforcement

Two years of full-time experience as a Revenue Enforcement Officer with the State of Tennessee

A valid vehicle operator's license is required for employment in some positions

Must be able to qualify and remain current with assigned state weapons

Must be eligible to receive security clearance, as required by appropriate regulations

Must pass a physical examination by a licensed physician to determine if physical condition is sufficient to perform all assigned duties

Must have no conviction for a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or have been discharged under any conditions other than honorable from any branch of the United States armed forces

Must pass a psychological examination to see if candidate is suitable to carry a firearm

Must be able to meet the requirements of P.O.S.T. certification