Senior Non-Commissioned Investigator - Tobacco Motor Fuel

Annual Salary: $52,077

Location: Landers State Office Building-149 Park Central Square, Springfield, MO

HOW THIS POSITION SUPPORTS THE DEPARTMENT’S VISION :

This is a professional public contact work in the Criminal Tax Investigation Bureau of the Missouri Department of Revenue conducting criminal investigations and enforcing motor fuel and tobacco tax laws for the State of Missouri in reviewing claims to identify fraudulent activity, conducting surveillance and inspections, interviewing suspects and witnesses, collecting evidence, preparing detailed reports of investigation findings, and recovering taxes owed to the State of Missouri by initiating collection efforts.

DUTIES PERFORMED TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT’S VISION :

• Interpreting and applying motor fuel and tobacco tax laws to ensure compliance with such laws.

• Conduct cigarette inspections at businesses throughout the state of Missouri.

• Obtain the necessary cooperation and information using considerable tact and diplomacy while representing the Department in a professional manner.

• Issue summons to businesses who are in violation of cigarette or tobacco tax laws.

• Issue summons to individuals who are in violation of motor fuel tax laws.

• Prepare and issue subpoenas to obtain records and information to further cases.

• Gather statements from victims, witnesses, suspects, and collecting and evaluating pertinent records, obtaining and preparing evidence and preparing evidence and detailed reports of completed cases.

• Work diligently and accurately to complete all assigned tasks.

• Provide testimony in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings.

• Ability to travel in the performance of assigned duties and to travel frequently throughout the State of Missouri.

CORE COMPENTENCIES NEEDED:

• Strategic Thinking

• Microsoft Word and Excel

• Effective Writing

• Self-directed

• Attention to Detail

• Clear Communication

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with earned credit hours in one or a combination of the following areas: accounting, finances, tax, banking, marketing, economics, criminal justice or closely related field or related area; or experience as an investigator with responsibility for conducting regulatory or tax investigations. Ability to effectively work and communicate with coworkers and attorneys.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POSITION TO:

The Missouri Department of Revenue Human Resources and Total Rewards office at (573) 751-1291.

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