Fuel Tax Examiner

Fuel Tax Examiner 2025-02822

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Fuel Tax Examiner 2025-02822

Salary

$22.02 - $27.53 Hourly

Location

Cheyenne, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2025-02822

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Department of Transportation

Opening Date

11/24/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

FITE07

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Fuel Tax Examiner to assist in administering the state's fuel tax laws and ensuring the complete and accurate reporting of fuel transactions. In this role, you will work closely with suppliers, distributors, importers, and exporters conducting business in Wyoming to verify compliance, review documentation, and help ensure that all taxes owed are properly collected. Your efforts directly support the allocation of vital revenue used to preserve, maintain, and enhance Wyoming's transportation system. This position plays a key part in protecting the integrity of fuel tax reporting and contributes to sustaining the infrastructure that keeps Wyoming's communities and economy moving.

This position is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, a community known for its affordable cost of living, minimal commute times, strong sense of community, and proximity to outdoor recreation, cultural events, and larger metropolitan areas such as Fort Collins and Denver, making it a great place to live and work.

This position offers a:

$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday

Human Resource Contact: Stacy Woita (307)777-4423 or email at stacy.woita2@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

• Performs technical tasks, including the licensing and registration of vendors, contractors, and wholesalers.
• Reviews complex tax returns for accuracy and determines the appropriate disposition based on the status of the return.
• Contact vendors to discuss and resolve problems with the vendor accounts to include delinquency issues, rejected returns, lien filings, missing information, and other account issues.
• Enters and adjusts audits upon receiving preliminary findings from the Department of Audit.
• Accepts, fulfills and records, and processes assessments on Jenkins Act information.
• Balances, reconciles, analyzes, interprets, and audits tax returns.
• Generates management reports.
• Maintains tax information databases.
• Generates legal documents that are appealable.
• Issues tax assessments (under close supervision).

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, rules, and regulations.

Experience in tax compliance, auditing, accounting, or regulatory review (preferred).

Familiarity with fuel tax programs, financial documentation, or government processes.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with industry partners and internal teams.

Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment.

Demonstrated initiative and commitment to public service.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and mainframe computer programs.
• Knowledge of interviewing and investigation techniques.
• Knowledge of methods used in the determination of liability.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Tax Examination)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and data entry are required.
• Occasional lifting of office materials and files up to 25 pounds may be necessary.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) , including your rights and responsibilities.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
• Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
• Current employees are accepting a promotional opportunity, so recruitment must be opened to the public.
• One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
• Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
• Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
• If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

Supplemental Information

045, Wyoming Department of Transportation, Fuel Tax Administration

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job ? it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage? medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits? including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options? including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules? vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility? for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development? to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program ? Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program ? Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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