Introduction

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until 11:59PM (CT) on March 30, 2026.

Contact: Evan Holzhueter, Human Resources Specialist, evan.holzhueter@wisconsin.gov

The Department of Revenue is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, innovative, detail-oriented and customer focused manager to provide leadership and direction within the Office of Criminal Investigation as a Revenue Administrative Manager (Director). This position is headquartered in Madison at the State Revenue Building on Rimrock Road.

At the Department of Revenue (DOR), our mission is to strengthen Wisconsin through fair tax and lottery administration while educating and serving the public, our customers, and communities. We are a highly engaged organization, committed to the success of our employees who are equally committed to the department's success. In addition to the employment benefits listed below, DOR offers a mentorship program, training for future leaders, and our Take 4 program which encourages four hours of training per month.

Benefits

The state of Wisconsin offers an exemplary benefits package, this includes generous paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package offers:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accruable sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable insurance options for health, dental, vision, life and more.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Program offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their household a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
  
  

To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator.

Some employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Watch this video to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

Position Summary

This position plans, directs and evaluates programs, policies and procedures for the Office of Criminal Investigation including:

• Formulating policy and procedure with an eye toward continuous improvement
• Performing administrative activities – including strategic planning, personnel management, and budget analysis
• Reviewing, analyzing, and recommending legislation
• Collaborating and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
  
  

This position supervises criminal investigation operations including four sworn law enforcement officers, fraud investigators, and Revenue Auditors responsible for detecting and preventing fraudulent activity.

To see the full list of duties view the position description.

Salary Information

Starting salary will be between $56.63 – 59.88 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications, plus benefits.

Employees who have an active license as a certified public accountant in Wisconsin, or another state may be eligible for an additional add-on of $1 per hour.

The classification of this position is Revenue Administrative Manager, which is in Pay Schedule 81, Pay Range 01. Pay will be set in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan in effect at the time of hire. Starting pay for current state employees may vary based on applicable provisions in the Compensation Plan.

Job Details

Background Checks: Due to the nature of this position, final candidates will be subject to criminal background, fingerprint, and tax compliance checks.

I-9 Requirements: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of appointment. The Department of Revenue does not sponsor work or student visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. DOR participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information for all new employees to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

Probationary Period: A 2-year Career Executive trial period will be required.

Remote Work/Telework: This position is eligible for remote work/telework up to 60%. After onboarding and initial learning (approximately one year), telework may gradually increase up to 60% based on employee performance and work unit needs. Remote work is intended to be performed primarily in the State of Wisconsin and is subject to change based on business needs.

Qualifications

Please address the following in your letter of qualifications and resume:

Minimally Qualified Applicants Will Have All The Following

• Experience reviewing and interpreting statutes, administrative rules, court cases, and policies
• Management/Supervisory experience (e.g., leading teams, resolving conflict, evaluating employee performance, hiring, discipline, assigning work, coaching and mentoring staff etc.)
• Experience presenting internally or externally to audiences at various levels ranging from senior executives to front-line staff.
  
  

In addition to the minimum qualifications, well qualified applicants will have the following experience:

• Experience with program management (e.g., strategic planning including establishing short and long-term goals, developing procedures and policies, monitoring key completion dates, reporting on workload and backlogs, and administration of the budget; etc.)
• Experience coordinating work activities across multiple different functional work areas, (e.g., bureaus, divisions, departments or agencies, etc.)
• Experience directing law enforcement or investigations related to financial crimes or fraud
  
  

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. Click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service.

You must attach a current resume and a letter of qualifications in a Microsoft Word or PDF compatible format. Make certain these documents clearly illustrate your experience, including detailed examples, with each of the qualifications listed in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement. These documents will be used to assess whether your qualifications meet the qualifications required of the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here. Make certain your resume and letter are how you want them to be before you finalize the application as you are not able to update or change your application materials once you click “Submit”.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a job expert and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step of the selection process. If you are invited to interview, you will be contacted via email. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your email regularly.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

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Questions can be directed to Evan Holzhueter, Human Resources Specialist, via email at evan.holzhueter@wisconsin.gov or phone at 608-265-3174.

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on March 30, 2026.