Also called: Tax Collector (Federal), Collections Officer
Collects unpaid taxes from people and businesses that owe the government money.
Revenue officers visit businesses that haven't paid payroll taxes, set up payment plans, and when needed, seize property. They work in the field, not behind a desk, and face tense conversations.
Federal General Schedule (GS) pay scale.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice.
Growing slowly. Approximate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI automates notices and payment plans; field visits and negotiating with businesses that owe stay human.
Classes: Accounting, Business class, Speech class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2081.
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