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Unemployment Compensation Tax Services Tax Technician - COD's Status Determination Unit (SDU)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · Dauphin County, PA · 4 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
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for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, scam warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Must not create Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless posting actually states them. The posting includes: Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, work hours, telework details. So we have schedule info. Also Salary: "In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable." That's vague but it's still salary info. It says "You will receive further communication regarding this position via email." That's not salary detail. The salary statement is vague but it's still some content. Should we include Pay section? The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state something about salary: "In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable." That's a statement about salary, albeit vague. It's still stating something about pay. So we could include a Pay section with that sentence. Benefits: Not mentioned explicitly. No benefits details. So we should not include Benefits section. Schedule: we have work hours and telework details, so include Schedule section. Now sections: About the role (maybe from THE POSITION paragraph). Responsibilities (from DESCRIPTION OF WORK and bullet list). Requirements/Qualifications: The posting has "QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY". That's qualifications. Also there may be "Skills" not explicitly listed; we could omit Skills if no specific skills listed. There's no separate Skills section. So we include About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Schedule, Pay maybe. We must not include duplicated lines. Need to extract substantive content. Let's parse: THE POSITION paragraph: "The Unemployment Compensation Tax Services Tax Technician position in the Office of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services offers a chance to support fair and accurate tax processes that help Pennsylvania workers and employers. This allows you to build strong analytical skills while reviewing important wage and registration information. You will help ensure that claims are handled correctly and employers follow state requirements. Take advantage of this opportunity to grow your experience in public service and tax administration." That's about the role. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: "This role supports unemployment compensation tax operations by reviewing employer information, resolving wage differences, and helping ensure compliance with Pennsylvania law. As a Unemployment Compensation Tax Services Tax Technician, you will perform the following duties:" then list: Registration Review: Examine employer documents for accuracy, completeness, and required determinations Wage Reconciliation: Compare reported wages with claimant statements and review exclusions and coverage rules Compliance Tasks: Complete work related to liability questions, bulk sales, civil assessments, and inquiries Correspondence Work: Prepare written communication and discuss information with employers or administrators Report Preparation: Create weekly summaries of wage investigations and scheduled hearings General Duties: Perform additional assigned tasks that support tax operations Then "Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description." That's maybe boilerplate but it's a pointer; we could drop as it's not substantive? Might be considered application instruction? It's not essential; we can drop. Work Schedule and Additional Information: "Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work schedule may vary based on operational needs.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview." Salary: "In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices." QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY: "Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Successful completion of the Unemployment Compensation Tax Technician Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orTwo years of experience in maintaining financial records, bookkeeping, tax preparation, or clerical accounting; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification." Then there is a lot of application instructions etc which we must remove: "How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email." 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        Qualifications

        • Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Successful completion of the Unemployment Compensation Tax Technician Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or two years of experience in maintaining financial records, bookkeeping, tax preparation, or clerical accounting; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
        • Other Requirements: Must meet PA residency requirement; must be able to perform essential job functions.
        • Legal Requirements: Position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to IRS Publication 1075, requiring an enhanced background check prior to employment, including fingerprint-based federal records check, PA State Police clearance, check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five years, and citizenship/residency verification.
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          . We must not include sections with filler like "not specified". Pay is somewhat vague but it's actual statement. We'll include. Now ensure we don't include any boilerplate like "Additional details may be provided during the interview." That's part of schedule; it's okay. We must not include duplicated lines. Ensure we don't repeat. Now produce HTML fragment. Let's craft:

          About the role

          The Unemployment Compensation Tax Services Tax Technician position in the Office of Unemployment Compensation Tax Services offers a chance to support fair and accurate tax processes that help Pennsylvania workers and employers. This allows you to build strong analytical skills while reviewing important wage and registration information. You will help ensure that claims are handled correctly and employers follow state requirements. Take advantage of this opportunity to grow your experience in public service and tax administration.

          Responsibilities

          • Registration Review: Examine employer documents for accuracy, completeness, and required determinations
          • Wage Reconciliation: Compare reported wages with claimant statements and review exclusions and coverage rules
          • Compliance Tasks: Complete work related to liability questions, bulk sales, civil assessments, and inquiries
          • Correspondence Work: Prepare written communication and discuss information with employers or administrators
          • Report Preparation: Create weekly summaries of wage investigations and scheduled hearings
          • General Duties: Perform additional assigned tasks that support tax operations

          Qualifications

          • Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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