REVENUE SPECIAL AGENT-CRIMINAL TAX INTERMEDIATE* - 05142025- 67783

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, KNOX COUNTY

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing or related field and experience equivalent to two years of full-time professional auditing, accounting, criminal investigation, financial management, or experience as an attorney.

Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience in professional accounting and/or auditing may substitute for the required education to a maximum of four years.

Substitution of Graduate Education or License for Experience: Graduate course work credit received from an accredited college or university in accounting, auditing, criminal justice, criminology, law or related field may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis to a maximum of one year (e.g.,24 graduate semester hours (36 graduate quarter hours) in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience) or a current license as a certified public accountant may substitute for one year of experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

1. Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons.
2. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application.
3. Be a citizen of the United States.
4. Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation.
5. Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority.
6. Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority.
7. Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based
criminal history records check.
8. Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other then honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces.
9. Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.
10. Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position.
11. Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment.
12. Have a motor vehicle available for use in performance of job duties.
13. Must successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy or the equivalent.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing criminal tax investigative work, and professional auditing work of average difficulty involving the audit of individual and corporate tax documents and records to determine tax liability; and performs related work as required. This is the working class in the Revenue Special Agent Criminal Tax sub-series. Employees in this class are expected to apply knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and auditing and investigate suspected cases of tax fraud, including case preparation and testifying in court. As investigative knowledge and proficiency increases employees perform independently on assigned cases. This class differs from that of the Revenue Special Agent Criminal Tax Advanced in that employees in the latter class perform at the advanced working level under general supervision. An applicant appointed to this class must successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy or the equivalent. Inadequate or marginal performance during the training course will result in automatic demotion or termination.

Responsibilities

1. Conducts forensic tax audits of individuals or businesses.
2. Conducts interviews and accurately document them in written form.
3. Determines the critical issues of an investigation in order to write final case reports which supply prosecutors with necessary evidence.
4. Navigates, interprets, and successfully applies applicable laws, statutes, attorney general's opinion, and current administrative policy appropriate to the collection and processing of evidence.
5. Prepares and executes search warrants, summonses and judicial subpoenas.
6. Testifies to district attorney, judge, grand jury or at a trial, preliminary or departmental hearing.
7. Engages in discourse, defensive tactics, and the operation of law enforcement equipment to resolve conflict.
8. Conducts research through various internal and external databases.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:
1. Action Oriented
2. Collaborates
3. Courage
4. Manages Complexity
5. Action Oriented

Knowledges:
1. Customer and Personal Service
2. Economics and Accounting
3. English Language
4. Law and Government
5. Public Safety and Security

Skills:
1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Critical Thinking
3. Complex Problem Solving
4. Coordination
5. Writing

Abilities:
1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Inductive Reasoning
3. Problem Sensitivity
4. Prolonged Stamina
5. Written Comprehension

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer
2. Cell phone
3. Other standard office equipment
4. Motor Vehicle
5. Tactical Gear

TN Driver Standards

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.