Tax Examiner I (Grand Junction-IN OFFICE)
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Salary
$52,894.40 Annually
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
TAA-03952-08.2026
Department
Department of Revenue
Division
Taxation - TPS: Contact Center
Opening Date
08/31/2026
Closing Date
9/9/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Abigail Quinones abigaiil.quinones@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address
This position is designated as on-site and is primarily responsible for performing job duties at a State workplace located at 222 S. 6th St, Suite 208 Grand Junction CO
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.
The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video !
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As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits package (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) t o permanent employees:
PERA (https://www.copera.org/about) retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/medical-benefits) , Dental (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/dental-insurance) , and Vision (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/vision-insurance) insurance coverage
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/disability-insurance)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-employee-benefits/flexible-spending-accounts) (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave/family-medical-leave-act-fmla) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/time-off-leave)
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Description of Job
Taxpayer Service Division
The Taxation Division (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE30JDBTSJo) promotes voluntary compliance with all tax laws through information, education, assistance and customer service. A Tax Examiner reviews tax returns for accuracy and completeness, ensures the tax return can be processed as filed, resolves errors and contacts taxpayers to obtain any missing information. Furthermore, Tax Examiners can be responsible for analyzing accounting files, issuing refunds or bills, calculating penalty and interest, collecting delinquent taxes, handling taxpayer complaints, adjusting for discrepancies and working with other taxing authorities such as the Internal Revenue Service, local municipalities or agencies in another state.
What We Do
The Service Centers serve as the "face" of the Taxati on Division and our team of dedicated professionals work collaboratively within the Customer Contact Group to promote voluntary compliance with tax laws through education, assistance and customer service. These Centers are located in Denver Metro, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Fort Collins, and Grand Junction in order to provide taxpayers with face to face accessibility to help with filing, payments, information, and other resources. Our Service Center location is seeking a courteous and friendly team player with experience working in a diverse, customer focused environment to serve as a Tax Examiner I. Our best Tax Examiners are adaptable and have strong computer software applications proficiency. Most of all, they possess a willingness and desire to learn and grow in an evolving atmosphere!
What You'll Do as a Tax Examiner I
You will be offering friendly, courteous, and complete customer service by ascertaining tax needs of all walk-ins into the Service Center. You will also be responding to questions from taxpayers via email and mailed forms . You'll be joining a close-knit team who promotes team building and supporting each other. If you're ready to enjoy the benefits of being a State employee, then this job may be for you!
As a Service Center team member you will:
Direct all customers to the correct areas by identifying customers' problems and needs. Answer ambiguous questions related to all tax @types when a customer is unclear or uncertain about tax forms, Statutes and Regulations, DOR policies, delinquencies and assessments.
Promote voluntary compliance with tax laws through researching customer problems, identify solutions and needs, and take corrective actions in accordance with policies, Statutes, and Regulations.
Assist with sales tax, wage withholding and income tax returns.
Coordinate protest solutions with other DOR areas and other agencies through the supervisor.
Analyze and adjust returns, accounts and customer information using DOR systems.
This position will be located in our office and you will be required to work in person (Monday-Friday).
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H8N1XXTax Examiner I (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-hr-professionals/job-classifications/class-description-and-minimum-qualifications-for-h8n-tax)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
AND
Two (2) years of experience in customer service environment.
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field as determined by the Department may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed.
NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
The following preferred experience(s), competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
State experience with GenTax
Demonstrated ability to communicate with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
Ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and thorough in completing work tasks
Proficient with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Strong problem solving skills
Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:
Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.
As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.
Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy (https://osc.colorado.gov/sites/osc/files/documents/Universal%20Policy%20Driving%20Standards.pdf) (Download PDF reader) , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.
To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:
Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle
Minimum Qualification Screening
A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
APPEAL RIGHTS
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.
Supplemental Information
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.
We are committed to building work en vironments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
If not applying online, submit application to:
If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (https://careers.colorado.gov/sites/careers/files/documents/Colorado-Paper-Application-202011-enabled.pdf) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
Methods of Appointment:
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
Step Pay Program:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.
Employer
State of Colorado
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