Assistant Director, Washington Individual Taxes Division (EMS4)
Salary
$98,712.00 - $170,076.00 Annually
Location
Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type
Exempt
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
2026-139
Department
Dept. of Revenue
Division
Executive
Opening Date
07/21/2026
Closing Date
8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Department of Revenue (DOR) is looking to fill a new Assistant Director position to lead the newly established Washington Individual Taxes Division. On March 30, 2026, Governor Ferguson signed into law Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6346 establishing an income tax on individuals' income exceeding $1 million. This position serves as the DOR's Assistant Director -Washington Individual Taxes (WIT) division and is responsible for establishing and directing the operations of the new statewide individual income tax (Title 82A RCW) and assorted individual based taxes administered by DOR. This position is a member of the agency's Leadership Team and reports directly to a member of the executive team.
DOR is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agencys goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness..
Visit these links to watch ourrecruitment video to find out more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work.
As the Assistant Director - WIT division, you will:
Initially, this position's primary responsibility is to stand up the new Washington Individual Taxes Division. The division is primarily customer-centered on the individual taxpayer. In addition to several existing tax programs the WIT division will administer the new Individual Income Tax. The high visibility and reliance placed on the state revenues (in excess of $2 billion in FY29) generated by this new tax program makes this position critical to the reputation of the agency and the state's ability to fund vital Washington programs.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
The required qualifications are key competencies that you can successfully demonstrate through any combination of experience or education. To join our amazing team, you must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies listed below.
Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex operational programs and establish new organizational structures. Shown through progressive experience directing multi-disciplinary teams, developing governance frameworks, defining workflows, and implementing new or large-scale public programs.
Proven ability to develop and implement tax administration policies and procedures. Including experience interpreting statute, writing administrative policies, advising leadership on sensitive tax issues, and creating program guidelines that ensure legal compliance, consistency, and statewide standardization.
Demonstrated skill in strategic planning and organizational leadership. Including setting division-wide goals, establishing performance measures, allocating resources, and driving organizational change to achieve enterprise-level outcomes.
Progressive experience managing senior-level staff and leading managers. Including experience as an appointing authority or equivalent, hiring managers and professional staff, conducting performance management, implementing workforce development strategies, and promoting an inclusive, equitable, and high-performing environment.
Proven ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with high-level internal and external stakeholders. Including demonstrated experience collaborating with executive leadership, federal agencies (e.g., IRS), legal and professional associations, advisory groups, and other state entities to support program design, implementation, and ongoing operations.
Demonstrated ability to oversee complex fiscal operations and manage significant budgets. Including experience making financial decisions, developing or overseeing operating budgets, and ensuring appropriate internal controls related to public funds, program revenues, and vendor contracts.
Knowledge of tax administration systems, electronic filing requirements, and data governance standards. Including demonstrated ability to direct the development of business requirements for technology systems, secure data exchanges, identity verification processes, exception handling, and taxpayer service platforms.
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects with statewide or enterprise impact. Shown through experience coordinating policy, operational, and technology components; delivering project outcomes under legislative or executive timelines; and implementing complex program frameworks.
Proven ability to communicate complex, sensitive, or technical information to diverse audiences. Including experience briefing executive leadership, legislative staff, and stakeholders; preparing public-facing reports; and representing an agency in public discussions, advisory groups, or professional forums.
Demonstrated commitment to fairness, equity, and transparent public service. Including experience designing processes that promote equitable taxpayer experiences, ensuring consistent application of rules, upholding confidentiality requirements, and modeling high standards of ethical conduct.
Equity Competencies:
The ability to take action to learn and grow.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Uses an equitable and inclusive approach.
For detailed information on these Equity Competencies, please click on this link: https://dor.wa.gov/about/careers/our-core-equity-competencies
Preferred Qualifications:
To be considered:
Supplemental Information
My name is Chuck, and I am here to assist you with this amazing opportunity. As a retired veteran and career state employee, I understand how important it is to find meaningful work, in an organization with strong values, a good culture, attractive benefits, and with a great work & life balance. We have all of this at Revenue. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions that you may have or with any help you may need. My email is chuckj@dor.wa.gov, or if you prefer, you may contact me by phone at (360) 704-5737.
To take advantage of Veterans preference please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please black out your social security number and date of birth before attaching.
The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
If you need any assistance during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Although this opportunity may have telework options, you must reside in Washington State. Do you live in or plan to relocate to Washington State?
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Will you now or in the future require the Department of Revenue to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status.
Required Question
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