Job Description

Agency Dept of Revenue
Division Examination
Job Classification Title Revenue Law Enforcement Agent I (S)
Position Number 60083175
Grade SW05
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.
Description of Work ***PLEASE NOTE: THIS WILL CLOSE AT 11:59 P.M. THE DAY PRIOR TO THE END DATE LISTED ON THIS JOB POSTING***
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is currently seeking a Revenue Law Enforcement Agent - Motor Fuels Tax Investigator for our Fayetteville Service Center territory. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with motor fuels tax law within an assigned territory. Investigators conduct inspections through the fuel distribution system including retail service stations, fuel terminals, and the trucking industry. Other job responsibilities include but are not limited to detecting fuel tax evasion, conducting investigations, and conducting undercover surveillance of persons and places engaged in motor fuels tax evasion schemes. The Motor Fuels Tax Investigator is responsible for an assigned territory. Some overnight travel is required.
Due to the job requirements, the applicant must currently reside within the assigned territory, which includes the following counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Hoke, Jones, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, and Scotland.
This position will primarily work off-site but will have office space in the Fayetteville Service Center as needed.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Demonstrates understanding legal enforcement method and adaptability to changing policies, procedures, and priorities
Possess proficiency in public interaction including the ability to clearly convey concepts and ideas in written, verbal and other non-verbal communication forms, public speaking and conducting in-depth interviews
Certification by North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission as a Law Enforcement Officer in good standing
Law enforcement or investigative experience
Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Recruitment Range: $47,097 - $75,355
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
Some highlights include:
The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody's Investor's Service
Twelve paid holidays per year
Fourteen vacation days per year which increase as length of service increases and accumulates year-to-year
Twelve sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Observance Leave and Community Service Leave
Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
401K, 457, and 403(b) plans
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The North Carolina Department of Revenue is committed to excellence in tax administration, ensuring secure and efficient collection of revenue to fund vital public services. We are an employer of choice offering excellent benefits, competitive pay, professional development, and career advancement. Our dedicated team provides accurate information, achieves high compliance, and delivers innovative services with integrity and fairness. DOR is an equal opportunity employer hiring qualified candidates regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, or political affiliation.
This position is subject to federal and state criminal background checks that may include fingerprinting and verification of tax compliance. "Tax compliance" is defined as having filed and paid all North Carolina State taxes owed each year leading up to the current calendar year or currently in a non-delinquent payment status with the State of North Carolina on taxes that are currently owed to the state.
To be considered within the most qualified pool of applicants and receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must document all related education and experience on the State of North Carolina application in the appropriate sections of the application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.
Applicants eligible for veteran's preference should attach a copy of form DD-214.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at 919-814-1200 or . Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the interview process, please call the agency ADA Administrator at 919-605-6074.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience. Note: Selected candidate must be qualified for certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the provisions of the NC Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission or the ability to achieve certification within one year of employment
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter: LeAnn Biscoglio
Recruiter Email: LEANN.BISCOGLIO@NCDOR.GOV

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