Fuel Tax and Registration Auditor

Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Bureau of Vehicle Services (BVS), Motor Carrier Services Section is currently recruiting to fill a Fuel Tax and Registration Auditor vacancy! This position is headquartered at the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI.

This position will have the opportunity to work 3 days per week remotely after a training period. During the training period, this position is expected to work at least 3 days in office per week.

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability.  Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for conducting in-office and field audits of motor carrier records to ensure payment of fuel tax and registration fees due as well as ensure compliance with fuel tax and registration laws and regulations under Wisconsin law, the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and the International Registration Plan (IRP). These audits determine correct fuel tax and registration revenue due Wisconsin and other jurisdictions and assure that Wisconsin and other jurisdictions are receiving the proper share of revenue.

Revenues generated for the Transportation Fund from IRP registration fees exceeds $60 million annually. Revenues generated for the Transportation Fund from fuel tax collection are estimated to be in excess of $18 million annually.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (07-04) with an annual salary of $52,666-$66,955 ($25.32/hr - $32.19/hr), plus excellent benefits. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas.  Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

This position may require occasional travel on an independent basis throughout the state. Additionally, occasional out of state travel may be required on an independent basis to attend trainings.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have experience with all the following:

• Microsoft Excel or similar experience such as creating, sorting, keying data and manipulating spreadsheets
• Experience collaborating with various business partners including internal and external business partners (Business partners may include a division, bureau, partner agency, the public, customers, management, etc.)
• Experience interpreting or applying State and Federal laws and statutes
• Experience analyzing data to identify trends and issues

In addition to having all the above, well qualified applicants will have experience with one or more of the following:

• Experience writing detailed reports containing supporting facts, statistics, and statutory citations
• Experience performing audits by gathering and interpreting information from a variety of sources
• Experience or training with motor carrier operations or Permit Service experience

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process.  Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Becca Ott at rebecca.ott@dot.wi.gov or 608-266-7623. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Monday, December 2, 2024.