About this role
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Maine Revenue Services
Sales, Fuel & Special Tax Division
Opening Date: January 21, 2026
Closing Date: February 4, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 18 / Professional/Technical
Job Class Code: 0511
Salary: $32.40- $33.70/Hourly(Includes 27.25% recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number: 016304031
Location: Augusta
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is administrative work involving the examination, assessment and collection of various State taxes; responsibilities also include responding to taxpayer questions or concerns. Work is performed under limited supervision.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:
- Reviews tax returns, applications and records for completeness and accuracy.
- Calculates amount of sales, excise, income tax and/or other taxes due in order to make assessments.
- Reviews information from various sources to identify potential non-filers.
- Contacts taxpayers in writing or by telephone for a variety of reasons including to clarify assessments imposed on them.
- Establishes ability to pay and collects taxes through telephone contact or enforced collection measures; negotiates payment terms.
- Discusses and explains various tax forms, laws, and policies with taxpayers and their representatives.
- Interprets and applies federal and state tax codes for personal, business, and corporate taxes.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of State tax laws, rules, and regulations.
- Knowledge of accounting procedures and systems.
- Knowledge of state and federal tax forms.
- Knowledge of computerized taxation system.
- Knowledge of tax collection procedures.
- Ability to negotiate tax payment plans.
- Ability to explain tax laws, rules, procedures, and forms.
- Ability to deal effectively with taxpayers.
- Ability to present and defend technical and administrative decisions.
- Ability to write clear, concise reports.
- Ability to examine tax returns/forms and detect irregularities and errors.
- Ability to apply business mathematics in defining and solving problems associated with tax enforcement and compliance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution -OR- a four (4) year combination of training, education, and/or experience in business, computer science, banking/finance, accounting and/or tax collection work.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact Name and email address/phone number (default will be: [email protected])
All job candidates applying for Maine Revenue Services’ positions will be subject to a tax clearance check. To be selected for a position, all returns must be filed, and tax liabilities must be paid in full. The results of the tax clearance check will be documented as part of the selection process.
For all candidates not currently employed at Maine Revenue Services: State law requires that applicants seeking initial employment with Maine Revenue Services undergo a fingerprint based state and federal criminal history record check.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Other facts
About State of Maine
Welcome! We in Maine take pride in our quality of life, our entrepreneurial spirit, and our strong, independent heritage. Our motto—“Dirigo” or “I lead” — reflects our sense of place, as the first state that greets the sun each morning, as well as our sense of pride…pride in our craftsmanship, our work ethic and our people.
No matter where you work in Maine State Government, you find a real sense of authenticity. From our small cities to our rural communities, the State of Maine offers a skilled and committed workforce, with unmatched transportation and information technology infrastructure.
Maine – it’s a great place to call home.
What you'll do
- The Tax Examiner I is responsible for examining, assessing, and collecting various State taxes while responding to taxpayer questions or concerns. The role involves reviewing tax returns for accuracy, calculating taxes due, and negotiating payment terms with taxpayers.
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