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Job Title:  

UI Field Tax Agent I

Agency:

Department of Labor

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003529

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$48,800.00/YR.

Job Description:

UI Field Tax Agent I (Auditor Examiner 1)

Job Code: FIP030

Pay Grade: I 

The Georgia Department of Labor is currently seeking applicants to fill multiple UI Field Tax Agent I positions in the Tax Administration Units located in our Atlanta, Albany and Savannah Tax Offices.

  

JOB SUMMARY 

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is transforming into a forward-thinking, future-focused, and resilient organization — one that anticipates change and leads with purpose. As part of this transformation, we are building a more connected and collaborative organization where information flows quickly, awareness is shared, and teams seamlessly work together. This modern, adaptive approach strengthens our ability to respond to emerging needs, serve the public more effectively, and create meaningful impact. Join us and be part of GDOL's mission-driven team shaping the future.

The UI Field Tax Agent I, under broad supervision, completes duties relating to delinquent tax collections, blocked unemployment insurance claims, and tax liabilities. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plan and initiate cost-effective methods of collecting delinquent taxes and tax reports.
• Conduct hazardous and regular Child Labor investigations to enforce Child Labor compliance.
• Investigate, research and verify wage and employment information to determine unemployment benefit monetary eligibility and employer liability.
• Contact employing units or potential employing units to gather information to determine liability in accordance with Georgia Employment Security Law. 
• Educate employers on tax reporting requirements, worker classification laws/rules, tax and wage reporting options, and unemployment security law compliance regulations. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college
• Major in Business Administration, Accounting, Law or related field
• Experience encompassing regulatory responsibility including interpretation and enforcement of regulatory statues 
• Experience with Collections
• Knowledge of UI Tax Liability 
• Microsoft Word and Excel

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

The State of Georgia and Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefit program with wide variety of available choices:

• Retirement and Savings Plans
• Health Insurance (multiple plans)
• Flexible / Voluntary Benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Disability
  • Long Term Care
  • Legal
• Paid Time Off
  • 13 Holidays
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Other Leave, including Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Purchasing Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Labor offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account.

The Georgia Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

Because of the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This posting may close at any time prior to the posted close date, once a suitable applicant pool is identified.

Please complete the application in its entirety. Your attached resume does not replace an incomplete work experience submission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; or three (3) years of professional job-related experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.