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$17.39 /Hour
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This posting is for the
Nebraska State Government Revenue Department; vacancy location is See job description.
POSITION INFORMATION
The Department of Revenue is proud to offer a uniquely rewarding opportunity in public service! As an Inspector, you will travel across the state to assist members of the public who are licensed to conduct charitable gaming, including keno, pickle cards, and raffles. Revenue generated from charitable gaming goes right back into the community, so your efforts will directly impact many Nebraskans for the better. You are also the Department’s eyes and ears regarding the regulation of devices such as pool tables, arcade games, and other so-called mechanical amusement devices, and you will verify that each device has a valid decal affixed. Regulating skill devices will also be an integral part of your responsibilities. Finally, you are the State’s front line for cigarette tax regulation and will conduct random inspections at retail locations to determine that packs of cigarettes have valid tax stamps.
This position appeals to those individuals with an adventurous mindset. No one day will be the same, as each day will take you to new places and new experiences. Although you will consistently work 40 hours each week, you will largely decide how to allocate your time most effectively. In short, this is not an 8 to 5 desk job.
In the performance of your duties, you will be subject to minimal supervision. However, you will be part of close-knit team that is there to assist, support, and encourage you whenever and wherever we can. This team consists of 4 other Inspectors, including a Supervising Inspector, and 6 Deputy State Sheriffs who serve as the Department’s law enforcement section. Being an integral part of this team, we are invested in your success. Your supervisor and fellow Inspectors will work with you over the first month or longer to ensure you have all the skills, knowledge, and abilities to handle any scenario with confidence. We will be there as a resource for you for the duration of your tenure.
You will be provided with all equipment necessary to do your job, including a laptop, phone, and state vehicle. While 70% of your time is spent on the road, there will be days when you will need to work from home to go over returns, filings, and other paperwork. To provide a conducive environment, we will help set you up with a home office at no additional cost. In very rare instances, you may be required to work out of a state office building.
The State of Nebraska provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package. We provide a $20,000 term life insurance policy at no cost to you. We cover 79% of medical insurance premiums. We also offer a 156% matching contribution to your retirement fund. You’ll have 12 vacation days per year and 12 sick days per year, both of which increase with tenure. You will also enjoy 13 paid holidays each year. The state will offer you access to a wealth of online and in-person professional development courses, including over 16,000 on demand training courses.  Join our team and be part of something special. A rewarding career awaits!
**The Department does not sponsor non-immigrant work visas for this position.**
Examples of Work:
1. Visits organizations, distributors, manufacturers, operators, retailers, cities, counties and villages conducting or operating: –bingo, lottery by the sale of pickle cards, and lottery/raffle activity of gaming. –a county/city lottery. –cigarette sales. –mechanical amusement devices (pinball machines, pool tables, etc.), - and cash devices.
2. Determine compliance with applicable state laws and regulations by interviewing permit holders, licensees, players, or taxpayers; reviewing deposits and expenditures, inventorying products; visually inspecting for proper stamps, decals, equipment, or other gaming equipment and supplies; observing the conduct of games; cash drawer balancing; reviewing reports, etc.
3. Document results from visits using standardized forms and reports.
4. Provide education, answers to questions, and other assistance to permit holders, licensees, players, or taxpayers regarding applicable state laws and regulations.
5. Contacts permit holders, licensees, players, or taxpayers to obtain non-filed and unpaid returns by phone, correspondence, or in person.
6. Participates in conducting public meetings with other governmental agencies and related associations; represents the Department at conferences with taxpayers and permit holders.
7. Assists in the training of other staff.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS: Associate's Degree in business, OR Two years of experience with tax return preparation, business ownership and operation, account research and analysis, or interpretation and application of policies, laws, rules, or regulations.
OTHER: Individual must possess a valid driver’s license; must be able to cover the following areas of map in yellow:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Mathematics and accounting; business operations and practices; resources for researching laws, rules and regulations and general business computer applications.
Skills in: analyzing and interpreting information and problems; dealing with adversarial situations and gaining the public's cooperation.
Ability to: communicate verbally and in writing to express clear and concise instructions, descriptions, and ideas; utilize interpretive techniques to determine information sought; organize and document information gathered; use independent judgment; relate effectively with people representing a wide variety of backgrounds; work independently in a home office environment; travel daily by motor vehicle to multiple locations; work a varied 40 hours per week schedule as needed to conduct compliance reviews; and travel overnight on occasion.
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