About this role
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Revenue - Agency 16
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$19.474
Job Posting:
JR2026-00029646 ETAC Revenue Agent (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
10-20-2026
Job Description:
**The Department does NOT sponsor Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training (OPT) (Form I-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.**
This position is a 100% "working in office" position.
Join the Nebraska Department of Revenue's Excise Tax and Compliance team!
Under general supervision, works within established procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with Nebraska tax laws. Work is performed in one or more of the following categories: taxpayer assistance, collections, record review and analysis, and inspections.
Job duties include:
1. Assist and educate taxpayers on all motor fuels tax programs, including licensing; regulations; filing of tax forms; and performing basic collection and compliance functions.
2. Review, research, and analyze complex tax returns, taxpayer accounts, databases, and tax processing reports to determine compliance with tax laws and resolution.
3. Contact taxpayers by phone, email, or letter to resolve delinquency in filing of returns, payment of liabilities, results of reviews, and the consequences of non-compliance.
4. Track the movement of fuel between licensed filers.
5. Process electronic returns on a rotating basis.
6. Research diverted loads and data received from other states.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in business OR Two years of experience with tax return preparation, business ownership and operation, account research and analysis, or interpretation and application of policies, laws, rules, or regulations.
Knowledge of: Mathematics and accounting; business operations and practices; resources available for researching laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to: Communicate to express clear and concise ideas; use deductive techniques to determine information sought; organize and verify data/information from computer generated reports; set priorities; relate effectively with people representing a wide variety of backgrounds; interpret difficult tax programs for taxpayers; work independently.
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Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.