<p>Nature of Work</p> <p>The West Virginia Tax Division is seeking an advanced level candidate who is highly motivated and organized to perform economic and tax-related research work under the general supervision of the Director of the Research Division. Regular tasks include analyzing tax and economic data using computer programming and software packaging; maintaining databases of information including various state and national data; reviewing proposed and enacted federal and state legislation to determine the revenue impact to the State; developing forecasts of State revenue components; writing narratives of selected tax and economic components for inclusion in Division and Department reports and publications. Responsibilities may include performing as lead worker to other professional staff. Performs related work as required.</p> <p>Ideal candidates will have the ability to write computer programs to prepare statistical summaries of various tax and economic variables; simulate multiple step tax calculations to provide analysis of changes in selected components of the calculation; and prepare both regular and ad-hoc statistical compilations.</p> <p>Employment requires a fingerprint-based criminal-background check to be provided at the West Virginia Tax Division's expense. Failing to initiate the process or cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, or discovery of disqualifying information will result in denial of, or dismissal from, employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered. The chosen applicant will also be subject to a tax compliance check.</p> <p>See OTHER INFORMATION for how to apply.</p> <p>IMPORTANT: Your eligibility will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.</p> <p>ATTENTION:Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority. If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it with your application.</p> <p>Please attach documents to the application upon submission.</p> <p>This announcement is for one or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest. To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete aJob Interest Cardfrom the slide-out menu located at the top left of ourJob Opportunitiespage.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Training:A master's degree from an accredited university in public or business administration, economics, statistics, mathematics, public policy, finance, operations research, regional planning, urban studies, geology, mining engineering, petroleum land management, computer science, industrial engineering or system analysis or a closely related field.</p> <p>Substitution:Undergraduate degree in any of above disciplines plus two years additional experience in mineral and/or economic research and analysis may substitute for the required training.</p> <p>Experience:Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in mineral and/or economic research and analysis.</p> <p>Substitution:Two years of full-time employment in the State Tax Division in a related area of assignment may be substituted for the experience requirement.</p> <p>DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION*</p> <p>Other Information</p> <p>HOW TO APPLY:</p> <p>Email applications to taxcareers@wv.gov</p> <p>Mail to:</p> <p>Tax Commissioner</p> <p>WV State Tax Division</p> <p>P.O. Box 11771</p> <p>Charleston, WV 25339</p> <p>Please include posting number TRES250003 and job title Tax Analyst 2 on application.</p> <p>For questions, call the Tax Division at 304-558-8528.</p> <p>Division of Personnel application can be found online HERE</p> <p>(Download application and save to your computer.)</p>