Forms Designer Intern Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Virginia Tax does not provide sponsorship. The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours. Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610. Virginia Tax participates in E-verify. The on-line state application must be thoroughly completed to be considered for this job opportunity. Applications submitted with see resume under work experience are considered incomplete. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. No phone calls or emails, please. Position Information Position Information Working Title Forms Designer Intern Role Title Admin and Office Spec III - 19013 Job Open Date 09/10/2018 Job Close Date 09/28/2018 Open Until Filled No Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No Hiring Range $15.00 hr Agency Dept of Taxation (161) Agency Website Click Here for Agency Website Location Richmond (City) - 760 Sublocation Position Number HW177 Job Posting Number 1042715 Type of Recruitment General Public - G Does this position have telework options? No Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference No Job Type Hourly/Wage Job Type Detail Wage Non-Faculty- W-1 Pay Band 03 Job Description Virginia Taxs Office of Communications is seeking a motivated, innovative, student to fill the Forms Designer position. This position is responsible for developing and designing new state tax forms and instructions. The Forms Designer is also responsible for updating and managing existing forms, instructions, and publications as well as researching forms and forms technology for improved efficiency and tax data processing effectiveness and usability. This position will work with subject matter experts in order to produce deliverables based on analysis of legislation, regulations, business processes, accounting and processing systems, tax preparation software applications, stakeholder feedback, and taxpayer behavior. Did you know that more than 8 million citizens rely on more than $22.3 billion of revenue the Virginia Department of Taxation collects to fund government services that affect their daily lives. Virginia Tax, headquartered in Richmond, is responsible for administering 37 state and local taxes, sales and use taxes, and miscellaneous excise taxes with integrity, efficiency, and consistency. Virginia Tax works directly with individual and business taxpayers and local governments to ensure the Commonwealths revenue is collected and taxes administered with fairness, diligence, and integrity. Minimum Qualifications - Experience creating and updating forms for web, electronic, and paper formats - Knowledge of form design, data capture applications and graphics, and desktop publishing - Strong technical writing skills with experience writing for multiple audiences - Understanding of UX principles and experience applying them to deliverables. - Ability to work in a rapid-development, agile environment with tight deadlines. - Working knowledge of tools such as Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, and Acrobat - Strong organizational skills and experience handling multiple complex projects at the same time - Background in Computer Science or Digital Design, and a combination of training and work experience Preferred Qualifications - Experience designing and developing forms Special Requirements The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours. A background investigation including criminal history, tax records and DMV check (if applicable) will be conducted. Special Instructions to Applicants Virginia Tax does not provide sponsorship. The selected candidate will be prohibited from performing tax or accounting services for compensation during or outside business hours. Virginia Tax is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, genetics, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process. If accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources at (804) 786-3610. Virginia Tax participates in E-verify. The on-line state application must be thoroughly completed to be considered for this job opportunity. Applications submitted with see resume under work experience are considered incomplete. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. No phone calls or emails, please.