| Location | Charleston, WV |
| Salary | $34,247–$58,936 Per Year |
Revenue Agent 1
Salary
$34,247.00 - $58,936.00 Annually
Location
Kanawha County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
TCOM270002 PSA
Department
Revenue - Tax
Opening Date
09/22/2026
Closing Date
10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:
Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
Under general supervision and at the full performance level, pursues the collection of delinquent taxes owed to the State of West Virginia by communicating with taxpayers and/or their representatives in person, by phone, and by mail. Main collection emphasis is in the collections of Personal Income Taxes. This position works in an office setting. Promotes voluntary compliance with state tax laws and educates the taxpayers on the WV State Code. Investigates situations of potential non-compliance, and complaints made to the agency about delinquent taxpayers. Reviews tax returns and their supporting documentation, including financial information. Issues bank levies and wage garnishments, tax liens. Determines delinquent taxpayer liabilities and determines the appropriate course of action to resolve cases of delinquency. Negotiates with taxpayers payment plans that do not exceed 12 months in length. If the appropriate course of action to resolve a delinquency involves any of the following, recommends such action to upper management: long-term payment plans exceeding 12 months; the pursuit of a criminal investigation; lien releases; business license revocation; offers in compromise; waivers of additions. Performs related work as required. A valid driver's license is required.
Employment requires a fingerprint-based criminal-background check to be provided at the West Virginia Tax Division's expense. Failing to initiate the process or cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of, or dismissal from, employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered. The chosen applicant will also be subject to a tax compliance check.
Minimum Qualifications
Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university which must have included six semester hours in accounting.
Substitution: Experience in accounting, bookkeeping, credit collections, preparation of tax returns, or related work outside the Department may be substituted at the rate of two years of experience for one year of college; or tenure with the Department of Tax & Revenue in a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required training. If the experience being substituted is in the area of bookkeeping, accounting or credit collections, the six hour accounting requirement may be waived.
Other Information
PG: 11 $34,247 - $58,936
Market Rate: $52,545
Applicants may apply by clicking the Apply button on this posting; by submitting an Application for Employment to TaxCareers@wv.gov; or by mailing a completed application to:
Tax Commissioner
WV State Tax Division
P.O. Box 11771
Charleston, WV 25339
Please include posting number TCOM270002 and job title Revenue Agent 1 on application.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.
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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.
Required Question
Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov