Lead Tax Examining Technician

Posting number: 26-AD-OTR-0035

Department: Office of Tax and Revenue

Division: Returns Processing Administration

Job classification: Tax Examining Technician (Lead)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Tax Administration

Summary

SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources 
POSITION SERIES: DS- 592 
POSITION GRADE: DS- 10 
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: August 20, 2026
TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: DS- 10   
NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
AGENCY: Office of Tax and Revenue  
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), Returns Processing Administration (RPA). The incumbent serves as a team lead and is responsible for administering the tax return process for RPA; ensuring receipt and proper handling of documents; reviewing tax returns for completeness of information; and processing various types of tax returns and related documents through the final stages of the processing function. Duties include but are not limited to: providing guidance and direction to assigned RPA staff; distributing workload among subordinates; assisting the supervisor in the development of short and long term plans to help manage staff; and assisting with analyzing operations to determine improvements that can be made to increase operational efficiency and improve customer service. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of duties

Three (3) years of progressive work experience performing related duties and responsibilities such as: processing various types of tax returns; gathering additional information from taxpayers; utilizing various sources to locate missing information; reviewing delinquent accounts and determining liabilities; preparing various types of remittances; analyzing financial records; and providing prompt and courteous customer service to external and internal customers.

Qualifications

Experience that provides 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, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Supplemental information

STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI):

Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.

COVID-19 VACCINATION: 

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.

 
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT:
 
Employment with the OCFO is at will.  However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.
 
EEO STATEMENT: 
 
The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
 
HOW TO APPLY: 

All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at cfo.dc.gov. (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All