Job Summary
This position is located in the D.C. Department of Employment Services (DOES), Office of Paid Family Leave (OPFL), Tax Audit Unit. The mission of the Office of Paid Family Leave is to plan, develop, and administer a paid leave program for the District of Columbia under the provisions of the Universal Paid Leave Amendment Act of 2016 ("Paid Leave Act").
The Division of Tax is responsible for ensuring that employers comply with wage-reporting requirements for employees performing services within the District of Columbia. The Division also verifies that employees receive the required notices informing them of their rights to Paid Family Leave (PFL) benefits. The incumbent serves as a Tax Examiner responsible for performing audits on District employers and self-employed individuals (SEIs), inspecting employer's financial records for misclassification and unreported wages, determining employer's liability and adding wages for blocked wage claims, ensuring employers are posting and providing a paid leave program notice to their employees as required under the Act, and investigating fraudulent employer accounts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conducts audits of employers and self-employed individuals to determine compliance with the Paid Leave Act. Conducts office and field examin a tions, ensures deficient cases and audit reports comply with applicable tax laws and regulations, and resolves cases related to discrepancies in audits. Assists with the collection of all outstanding Paid Family Leave taxes. Manages employer tax collections activities, while maintaining customer accounts to ensure payments are received within the terms of the Paid Leave Act. Researches and troubleshoots collection disputes and escalate issues that may result in the denial of Clean Hands Certificates, business property liens or property seizures.
Reviews and resolves variances between tax and wage data. Processes credit and refunds on employer overpayments, cancels misdirected refund checks and follows up with employers that have aged receivables on a daily basis and invoice employers accordingly. Compiles and prepares documents for employer requested appeals.
Qualifications and Education
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licensures, Certifications, and other requirements
None
Work Conditions/Environment
The work is performed in a normal office setting.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm or Varies
Operating Status: In-Person reporting, flexible and limited telework options available upon position eligibility and operational needs.
Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Term NTE 13-Months
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0501-11
Salary: $74,893- $96,547; Based on qualifications and funding
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is covered by AFGE Local 1000 Collective Bargaining Unit.
Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.
Residency Preference: Applicants claiming Residency Preference will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.
