The Department of Revenue is looking for a self-motivated individual to serve as an Unclaimed Property Specialist for the Tax Operations Bureau. This position is located at 2135 Rimrock Road, Madison and is conveniently located on a bus route

Remote/Telework up to 60%. Note: After completion of probation, you can gradually increase up to 60% based on performance and workload needs. This position will be headquartered at the DOR main office building, 2135 Rimrock Road, Madison WI. For more information about DOR, visit our website at http://www.revenue.wi.gov/.

Working for Wisconsin State Government has many advantages including a comprehensive benefit package. As a state employee you will receive nine paid holidays, 4.5 days of personal holiday, sick leave (five hours per bi-weekly pay period) and vacation leave (over 100+ hours annually). Go to "Paid Leave" to learn more.

The deadline to apply for this job announcement is May 22, 2023, at 11:59 PM CST.

This is an entry level professional position performing work which requires specialized knowledge of the unclaimed property programs. This position will analyze, review and process unclaimed property claims, records, and forms under statutory provisions; provide direction to claimant (or their representatives) about claim requirements and eligibility; and compute and determine payments or assets/securities transfer related to claims. This position will approve claims up to $5,000 and perform basic holder reporting functions. Work is performed under close progressing to limited supervision.

For a copy of the position description, click here.

Starting salary will be between $22.00 - $23.01 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits. For information on state benefits click here. Current state employees' pay will be set in accordance with pay upon appointment provisions for the compensation plan for broadband 07-04. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

The department will conduct a background check, fingerprint check and tax compliance check prior to making an offer to hire. Interview results may be reused in accordance with the State of WI interview reuse policy.

All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any time.

Please reference General Information about Jobs in WI State Government.

Please address the following in your letter of qualifications and résumé:

Minimally qualified candidates will have:

• Experience providing customer service to external customers by phone, in person, or in writing.
• Experience reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness and/or compliance with police and procedures.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, or equivalent.

Well-qualified candidates will also have:

• Experience researching technical issues.
• Experience approving or denying claims (e.g., claims for refund).
• Experience working with legal documents, (e.g., will/trust, reviewing pleadings/filings of court documents, beneficiary entitlements).
• Experience with security transactions (e.g., applying dividends, transferring, or selling shares).
• Experience communicating technical information to customers (e.g., laws, codes, etc.).

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service.

You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your qualifications as they relate to the education and/or work experience described in this announcement. For tips on developing your resume and letter of qualifications, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. If you are invited for an interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration as a transfer or voluntary demotion should complete the online application process.

The Department of Revenue is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Questions about this position can be directed to Maggie Davis, Human Resources Specialist Senior, via email at Margaret.Davis1@wisconsin.gov

Applications must be submitted before May 22, 2023, 11:59 p.m.