Senior Tax Attorney I

IntroductionOPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTSThis is a position specific recruitment. The resulting certified eligible list may be used to staff several current and future vacancies for this position/function only.GRADE19LOCATION OF POSITIONAnnapolis, MarylandPOSITION DUTIES​​This position provides professional legal analysis and application of State and federal tax laws to the Comptroller of Maryland. The Comptroller is the elected chief financial officer of the State. Duties of the Senior Tax Attorney I include research, analysis, and response to taxpayer inquiries on law and Comptroller processes; creation of public and internal guidance on all aspects of Maryland tax law; analysis of potential and pending legislation; advising the agency on the development of tax forms; and support of Comptroller strategic initiatives.​Please Note: ​​Telework of two days per week is available after a probationary period.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Possession of a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law.Note:Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in judge advocate classification or judge advocate specialty codes in the tax law specialist field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.• * For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Demonstrated experience in tax and/or accounting• Demonstrated experience with government law and administrative law• Excellent research and writing skills• L.L.M./Masters in TaxationLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS• Admissionto the Bar of a US State or Territory or the District of Columbia.• Admissionto the Maryland Bar within six (6) months of employment.• Certificateof Good Standing from the Maryland Court of Appeals upon admission to theMaryland Bar.• Employeesappointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties whichrequire the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such dutieswill be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid inthe State of Maryland.SELECTION PROCESSPlease ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a reviewof the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.BENEFITSSTATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSThe online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If youchoose email as the option to submit your application/required additionalinformation, you must include the following information on at least one thepages you submit.• Firstand Last Name• RecruitmentNumber (located at the top of the bulletin)• Thelast four digits of your SS#If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment,please email cfeldkamp@marylandtaxes.gov atComptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.If you are having difficulty with your user account or havegeneral questions about this online application system, please contact the MDDepartment of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed torecruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’sdiversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.We thank our Veterans for their service to our country andencourage them to apply.Please contact Stanley Harris at sharris@marylandtaxes.gov ifyou need reasonable accommodations.