Job Description 

Agency Overview: The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management.

Division Overview: The Office of the General Counsel advises the Commissioner and others within the department on all aspects of tax and administrative law. The Office also oversees the operations of the Underground Storage Tank Program (UST). The UST Program also provides technical assistance to other DOR divisions as required.

General Job Description:

Provides technical support and assistance to the Office of Appeals in evaluating net response and removal costs claimed by applicants in conjunction with a Brownfields Tax Credit application. Specifically, the candidate will determine whether the costs were appropriate and whether such costs are necessary to achieve the permanent solution or remedy operation status pursuant to G.L. 21E or whether and to what extent such costs are incurred for other non-eligible purposes (e.g. construction, maintenance); as defined under G.L. c. 63, § 38Q and G.L. c. 62, § 6(j). 

• Examines Brownfields Tax Credit applications, returns and other filings.
• Verifying data through communication with the assigned Tax Examiner, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP),and possibly the taxpayer or credit application preparer.
• Gather information from all available resources to make certain the net response and removal costs claimed by applicants are necessary to achieve the permanent solution or remedy operation status pursuant to G.L. 21E or whether and to what extent such costs are incurred for other purposes (i.e., construction, maintenance); as defined under G.L. c.63, § 38Q and G.L. c. 62, § 6(j).
• Coordinates findings with the Appeals Officer assigned to the case. Documents to be reviewed include, but are not limited to Brownfields Tax Credit applications, DOR’s tax credit audit findings, invoices, environmental technical reports, technical correspondence from the MassDEP, technical field notes, contract documents, financial reports, laboratory analytical reports, environmental site investigation reports, human health and ecological risk assessments, geotechnical investigation reports, environmental remediation planning and design documents, architectural designs and reports, construction drawings, and as-built records.
• Prepares well-written and comprehensive reports and letters that clearly and concisely explain the basis for decisions with appropriate references to public written statements and makes recommendations to the Appeals Officer for qualifying expenses.
• Attends environmental meetings, hearings, and training seminars as directed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of M.G.L. 21E, 310 CMR 40.00 and all documentation requirements for the Massachusetts Brownfields Tax Credit application.
• Solid understanding of the practices, principles and terminology of environmental science/engineering with experience working on large/complex or redevelopment environmental remediation and construction projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MGL chapters 62, 62B,62C, 63, 64H and 64I and applicable public written statements relating to applications for credit, other tax benefits and/or voluntary disclosure relief.
• Ability to correctly interpret information presented and make appropriate decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to lead, train and mentor others and engage others to work as a team.
• Proficient Microsoft Office and Excel skills 

An external candidate recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and of which (C) at least one year must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions.

Substitutions: 

I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*  

II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* 

III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.* 

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. 

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.  No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.