Job Posting Title
Garnishment Specialist
Agency
695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION
Supervisory Organization
In-House Collections
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
Garnishment Specialist
Salary - $51,600
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE!
TRANSPARENCY. FAIRNESS. COMPLIANCE. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is committed to leading Oklahoma with unparalleled customer service. Our mission is to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service. Check out our About Us page to learn why we are passionate about tax compliance and believe it is the career for you!
There are perks to working for the OTC. We know that benefits matter, and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees:
Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year.
11 paid holidays a year.
Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
A Longevity Bonus for years of service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:
Responsible for preparing, processing and issuing delinquent individual income tax accounts for administrative wage garnishment, including managing all employer and taxpayer correspondence related to garnishments.
Conduct specialized reviews of individual tax accounts, to include utilizing third party platforms, and employer accounts for the purpose of implementing appropriate administrative authority wage garnishments.
Manage relevant workloads to include tasks and cases.
Ensures taxpayers are eligible to be garnished prior to implementing any garnishment, to include current legal and procedural requirements being met.
If a taxpayer does not qualify for garnishment, review will be completed to see if the taxpayer is a good candidate for Legal referral of the account for potential bank levy or asset hearing.
Conducts exemption and hardship reviews on accounts as it pertains to wage garnishment implementation, when applicable.
Advises contacting taxpayers or their legal representatives of available options for repayment of delinquent tax liabilities to include payment plans in lieu of garnishment when applicable. Sets payment plans in lieu of garnishment when applicable, following current guideline requirements.
Perform review tasks to ensure garnishments and payment plans in lieu of garnishment remain compliant and that next stage action is not required such as proceeding with garnishment or implementing employer liability request from Legal.
Examines, investigates, and reviews records, reports, and management practices to ensure legal compliance with state rules and statutes.
Reviews applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and financial and administrative controls.
Evaluates relevant data and aspects of situations and make appropriate decisions.
Manages and prioritizes assigned caseload and provides services to taxpayers with little supervision.
Identifies the most appropriate method to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
May serve as the agency’s witness for court proceedings as it pertains to the validity and collection of outstanding liabilities and delinquencies.
Assists in projects or tasks as assigned, including those in other sections or divisions.
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