Direct Business Tax Departmental Specialist (Departmental Specialist 13)
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Direct Business Tax Departmental Specialist (Departmental Specialist 13)
Salary
$31.06 - $46.36 Hourly
Location
Dimondale, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2701-25-18-17
Department
Treasury
Opening Date
06/26/2025
Closing Date
7/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Description
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Job Description
This position acts as the Direct Business Tax (DBT) Specialist within the Business Tax Technical (BTT) Unit, which is a highly specialized contingent of the Tax Policy Bureau. The BTT Unit is heavily relied upon by the Business Taxes Division, Tax Policy Division, the Attorney General's Office, and other key internal and external stakeholders, for their high level of business tax knowledge and expertise.
This (DBT) Specialist will serve as the Unit's specialist with knowledge over all supported business tax @types, and act as the primary support for direct business taxes. As the specialist, the functions of this position include investigating, analyzing, and providing guidance on the most complex direct business tax inquiries, and serving as a liaison with tax related entities, tax practitioners, taxpayers, internal Treasury staff, and other governmental agencies. This position will interpret existing and proposed laws, policies, and procedures as they relate to direct business taxes and make recommendations regarding the implementation, while identifying affected processes/procedures. This will be the point of contact for all incoming litigation cases from the Direct Tax Policy Division and the Attorney General's office related to all supported business taxes, representing the Department of Treasury as a witness during court proceedings. Additionally, this position will be responsible for the most complex direct business tax informal conferences involving Corporate Income Tax (CIT) and the Michigan Business Tax (MBT); and will have primary responsibility on all Flow Through Entity (FTE) files. Tasks related to this position may deeply impact Treasury's mission of fair and efficient financial services, as it pertains to the over 250,000+ Michiganders with ties to direct business tax accounts.
View the Departmental Specialist 13 position descriptionhere. (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/DEPSPL2U16NPD.pdf)
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience- Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree.Qualifying 'professional experience' is only taken into consideration post-bachelor's degree.
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application.(Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Official Transcripts.For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) ). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=b0798c88b0704c4c8feaf3e3e9d1bf80) .
Foreign Transcripts.Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized byCHEA (https://www.chea.org/search-institutions) . Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.
Hybrid Remote Work. This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
E-Verify. The Michigan Department of Treasury participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
This position has a FTINPRINT sub-class code. The sub-class code indicates the position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and requires passing of a fingerprint-based background check per IRS Publication 1075.
Interviews.Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams
AI. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
Your application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience, identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service that are represented by subclass codes, will be accepted for classified, professional experience equivalent to the P11-level and above. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalSpecialist.pdf
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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DEPSPL - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR at least one year of professional level experience in the state classified service.
Yes
No
02
DEPSPL - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level?
Yes
No
03
Please select your level of experience with Direct Business Taxes, including Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Flow-Through Entity Tax (FTE), and Michigan Business Tax (MBT).
None
Less than one year
One to three years
Three to five years
More than five years
04
Please describe in detail your experience with Direct Business Taxes (CIT, FTE & MBT). If you chose "None" in the previous question, please enter N/A.
05
Do you have working knowledge of Treasury Tax-related software systems?
Yes
No
06
Please describe your experience and which Treasury Tax-related software systems you are familiar with. If you chose "No" in the previous question, please enter N/A.
07
Please describe your research techniques and habits, specific to understanding and resolving complex issues. If you have no experience with this, please enter N/A.
08
Please describe a complex tax issue you were able to resolve. If you have no experience with this, please enter N/A.
09
How many years of experience do you have drafting any of the following items: forms, instructions, training materials, guidelines, or procedures?
Less than one year
One to thee years
Three to five years
More than five years
10
Please describe your experience drafting forms, instructions, training materials, guidelines, or procedures. If you have no experience, enter N/A.
11
Please describe, in detail, your experience with facilitating communication between multiple work areas, organizations, and/or groups that consist of internal and external stakeholders. If you have no experience with this, please enter N/A.
12
Please describe, in detail, your experience preparing analysis on litigious issues, responding to interrogatories, preparing exhibits related to litigation and/or acting as a witness during court proceedings. If you have no experience with this, please enter N/A.
13
Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
14
Did you attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s) to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
N/A - I am a current or previous State of Michigan employee and possess at least one year of professional experience working in a professional position. (A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree.)
15
If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why.
16
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?
Yes
No
17
Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Treasury
Address
TreasuryOHR@michigan.gov
430 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48922
Phone
517-335-7508
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers
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