Tax Exemption Analyst (Departmental Analyst 9-P11)

Position Summary

This position may work in Lansing or Detroit. This position serves as a primary staff member responsible for administering several exemption programs under the General Property Tax Act. The role involves reviewing and analyzing exemption applications, applying relevant statutory requirements, and preparing recommendations for the State Tax Commission.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate tax exemption applications in accordance with applicable laws and departmental policies
• Prepare written analyses and recommendations for the State Tax Commission
• Design and maintain electronic and print resources for taxpayers, local officials, and other stakeholders
• Develop, update, and enhance program webpages, forms, and procedural documentation
• Collect, analyze, and report program data
• Provide guidance and consultation to local governmental officials regarding statutory requirements and submission processes
• Develop and deliver training programs for stakeholders
• Serve as a liaison with internal departments to support program administration
• Conduct detailed analyses of appeal documents to determine Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) eligibility under MCL 211.7cc, MCL 211.7dd, and related policies
• Prepare written analyses used to support the Department’s determinations during the appeals process
• Represent the Department in informal conferences and during appeals before the Michigan Tax Tribunal

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

• Departmental Analyst 9 - No specific type or amount is required.
• Departmental Analyst 10 - One year of professional experience.
• Departmental Analyst P11 - Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.

Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying professional experience is only taken into consideration post-bachelor’s degree.

Departmental Analyst 9 - P11 - Military: Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement. For those applicants with military service, please provide your DD214 or other official military documentation that may help identify transferable skills and experience that may qualify in lieu of the required education. Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Official Transcripts: For our purposes, official college transcripts must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and must be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, provided it contains the elements listed above. Review more information regarding official transcripts.

Foreign Transcripts: Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by CHEA. Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Hybrid Remote Work: This position is eligible to work remotely on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and must work onsite Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Remote work arrangements require a designated, secure, and appropriate workspace with reliable internet access (minimum 25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload). Remote work arrangements are subject to management approval and may be adjusted or discontinued at any time.

E-Verify: The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Interviews: Interviews may occur virtually using Microsoft Teams. No prior experience with Teams is necessary. Instructions and tips will be provided to all candidates scheduled for an interview using Microsoft Teams.

AI: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration.

Note: Submitting an application for this position does not guarantee you will be contacted for further consideration. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the results. All applicants may monitor the status of their application through their NEOGOV profile.

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