TAX EXAMINER 2
Salary
$52,722.00 - $77,381.28 Annually
Location
Las Vegas
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-03004
Department
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Opening Date
07/09/2026
Closing Date
7/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
C
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
30
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Las Vegas, NV
Job Summary
This position is located in our Donovan DMV Office within the Motor Carrier Division (MCD). The Tax Examiner position is responsible for ensuring compliance with Nevada's fuel tax laws applicable to special fuel users and motor fuel suppliers, with the goal of maximizing tax revenue collection and accurate distribution. The unit also registers commercial vehicles, conducts audits of interstate carriers, fuel users, and fuel suppliers, and enforces the International Registration Plan (IRP) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) through customer service, education, and equitable administration of applicable laws. This position requires the ability to meet strict deadlines, multitask, and problem-solve, while providing customer assistance in person, by phone, and via email. Tax Examiners assist commercial motor carriers with special fuel tax returns, licensing, and annual renewals by applying IFTA, IRP, and Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations. Duties include reviewing and approving documentation related to fuel usage refunds and exemptions; processing the registration and titling of commercial vehicles; and calculating taxes, refunds, penalties, interest, and sanctions for delinquent accounts. The Tax Examiner establishes and maintains effective working relationships with out-of-state counterparts, state and local agencies, and internal staff, and must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills for customer interactions, presentations, and report preparation. Knowledge of applicable State and Federal laws and regulations is required, including but not limited to IRP, IFTA, and NRS/NAC Chapters 365, 366, 371, 482, and 706.
Under the authority of NRS 239B.010.1(b), the DMV utilizes NRS 205.4605 - 205.810, NRS 293.504, NRS 293.5045, 6 CFR 37.45, 49 CFR 1572.103, and 49 CFR 384.228 as criteria to obtain a FBI fingerprint clearance check on current and prospective employees. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Tax Examiners are responsible for licensing/registration, collecting taxes and fees, and assisting taxpayers to ensure compliance with the applicable tax and registration statutes.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and one year experience in bookkeeping, collections, or the interpretation and application of policies, regulations and/or legal requirements equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III or Accounting Assistant III in Nevada State service; OR Graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as stated above; OR one year experience as a Tax Examiner I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Duties
Process tax returns; examine data for accuracy; calculate tax, penalty and interest if applicable; collect appropriate payment and post to taxpayer account.
Process applications for business licenses; examine applications to verify completeness; input information into system; research files to determine previous history; and issue licenses or one-time permits as appropriate.
Assist applicants and taxpayers with completing forms and submitting required documentation; provide information related to federal and State regulations and pertinent tax statute(s).
Maintain files by updating data to reflect name and address changes, closing of accounts, and other information.
Reconcile receipts, monies collected and corresponding documents within each category to ensure proper distribution to accounts; prepare bank deposits and required reports.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept. This is the journey level in the series.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: standard bookkeeping methods in order to properly debit and credit accounts; payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions; computer spreadsheet techniques sufficient to record, track, manipulate and report data.
Ability to: communicate effectively both orally and in writing; plan, implement and monitor clerical accounting methods and procedures; respond orally and in writing to diverse and complex inquiries regarding accounts related matters.
Skill in: mathematical computations sufficient to calculate taxes and penalties and ensure the proper balance of accounts; operating a computer terminal to maintain accounts; using a ten key calculator by touch.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?
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Employer State of Nevada (NV)
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
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