Chief Deputy Commissioner of Revenue

Chief Deputy Commissioner of Revenue

Salary

$61,741.80 - $98,703.53 Annually

Location

144 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg VA 23803, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1107

Department

Commissioner of Revenue

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

9/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Assists in the overall functions of the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue.

Essential Functions

Assists in the direction and daily functions of the Commissioner of Revenues Office.

Assists in the preparation of the department budget.

Ensures timely and efficient training of the staff.

Audits business personal property returns and Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) information.

Issues business licenses and prepares Virginia State Income Tax Returns.

Processes remittances of meals tax, transient occupancy tax and public utility taxes.

Enforces compliance; pursues delinquent filers; maintains all records; and prepares reports.

Maintains and administers department payroll.

Approves purchase orders and payment vouchers.

Assists with and directs departmental projects as assigned.

Acts as the Commissioner in the absence of the Commissioner.

Supervises approximately four employees in the Commissioner of the Revenue office.

Carries our supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance and addressing complaints.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business, accounting, finance or other related field.

Two to three years related experience or training in state and city tax work and effective customer service; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Office 365, etc.

Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents.

Ability to respond effectively to inquiries orally and in writing.

Ability to plan, organize, direct and motivate the activities of others.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Additional Requirements

Contingent upon a favorable criminal background check.

For a summary of Benefits currently being offered by the City of Petersburg for Full-Time Employees Only, please click the following link: http://www.petersburgva.gov/index.aspx?NID=518

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52 - 7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid Drivers License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

04

What is your highest level of education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor degree
• Graduate degree or higher
• No degree

05

Select the answer that best describes your level of proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word):

• No experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

06

Are you a City of Petersburg employee?

• Yes, I am a City of Petersburg employee.
• No, I am not a City of Petersburg employee.

07

Describe your level of experience working in a customer service environment. Check all the answers that apply:

• Face-to-Face
• Internet or electronic email
• Site visits to customer home or place of business
• Telephone contact
• Written correspondence
• None of the above

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What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• Beginner - At this level, an individual is able to create spreadsheets and formulas, enter and correct data, and utilize formatting features.
• Intermediate - At this level, an individual is able to create linked spreadsheets, charts, graphs, pivot tables, and perform v-lookup.
• Advanced - At this level, an individual is able to extract data from a database with filtering, manage macro formulas, and create complex formulas (i.e, logic, text, etc.)
• No experience.

09

Do you possess a valid Drivers License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you a City of Petersburg employee (full-time or part-time/temporary)?

• Yes, I am a City of Petersburg employee.
• No, I am not a City of Petersburg employee

11

How many years of data entry experience do you possess?

• 0 to 2 years of experience
• 2 to 4 years of experience
• 4 to 6 years of experience
• More than 6 years of experience

12

Do you have working knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its applications?

• Yes, I do have the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• No, I am unable to perform the physical requirements of the position.

13

How many years of professional accounting experience and knowledge do you possess

• 0 to 5 years of experience
• 5 to 8 years of experience
• 8 to 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years of experience

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Were you referred by US Army PaYS or Virginia Values Veterans V3? If so, please specify which program.

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Have you previously worked for the City of Petersburg? If so, what department?

Required Question

Employer City of Petersburg

Address 135 No. Union Street

Petersburg, Virginia, 23803

Phone 8047332381

Website http://www.petersburgva.gov