State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Tax Operations Assistant Chief (8649MP)

$53.18-$72.51 Hourly / $4,253.95-$5,800.23 BiWeekly /
$111,028.00-$151,386.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Revenue Services, Operations Division this class is accountable for assisting the Tax Operations Chief in the administration of the programs and operations of the division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Tax Operations Chief.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Assists in administration of programs and operations of division; directs all staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assists in administration of staff and operations of the Operations Division including direction of staff in the Processing, Registration, Accounts Receivable and Corrections subdivisions in receiving and processing of all state tax returns and corresponding documents, timely deposit of all state tax revenue, generation of bills, credits and refunds, registering Connecticut businesses and issuing appropriate permits and licenses, maintenance of internal accounting system and execution of programs designed to ensure accuracy and validity of all taxpayer information;;
  • Assists in development, implementation and evaluation of division policies, goals and objectives; 
  • Assists in design and development of division programs and activities;
  • Assists in implementation of new procedures and procedural revisions;
  • Assists in determining appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff;
  • Assists in design and implementation of performance review standards for division staff;
  • Assists in preparation of division budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on policy or program activities; 
  • Assists the Chief in determining impact and implementing changes to ensure conformance with applicable state laws and department policy; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May assist in drafting proposed legislation covering tax statutes;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • financial data systems; 
    • registration, processing, examination and accounts receivable operations;
  • Knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • accounting and auditing techniques and principles; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of experience in technical work in taxation or a large computerized financial record keeping system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE:
  • Supervisory capacity is defined as scheduling, assigning, overseeing work and establishing performance standards for professional staff. 
  • For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Tax Operations Unit Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in business administration, accounting or taxation may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(36)-Tax Programs and Control

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 67

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Tax Operations Assistant Chief in Salary Group MP 67 approved effective April 21, 1999. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final 22-007

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/01/2022
CLASS: 8649MP; REV: 5/19/2022;