NYS Department of Taxation and Finance

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description • Plan and conduct investigations to identify illegal activities designed to evade the requirements of New York State Tax Law by using effective organizational skills, tact, and diplomacy while performing with the highest level of integrity.

• Apply knowledge of investigative principals and techniques to obtain evidence of tax crimes which can be used in court and administrative proceedings.
• Familiarity with NYS Tax, Penal and Criminal Procedure Laws as applied to criminal tax investigations.
• Write detailed narrative reports of investigative activities and make appropriate updates to the case management system while maintaining a case load.
• Utilize Dept. databases to identify, locate, interview, and interrogate individuals related to investigations.
• Issue appropriate forms of legal process, including subpoenas, criminal summonses, and desk appearance tickets.
• Testify in court and administrative hearings as to investigations and results.
• Provide investigative support to prosecutors during trial preparation and proceedings.
• Conduct regulatory inspections and associated paperwork.
• Prepare tactical plans.
• Apply for and execute search warrants.
• Appropriately carry, safeguard, maintain, qualify with, and -if necessary- use Department-issued firearm.
• Safely operate Department vehicles in accordance with all policies and applicable laws.
• Adhere to and comply with Dept. and Division policies, including attendance and leave rules, outside employment and personal weapons ownership.
• Successfully and timely complete all mandatory and assigned training.
• Act as team member, working with other investigators, auditors, and legal staff on assigned investigations.
• Interact with others in a respectful, honest, clear, and culturally aware manner.
• Take direction from the District Office Management Team.
• Travel, including overnight, for investigations, training, and other official business.
• And other duties as assigned.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Appointment to each level of the 2-year traineeship will depend on which minimum qualifications are met. You may qualify to be appointed into the Trainee 1, Trainee 2, or journey level.

The minimum qualifications are below for each level:

TRAINEE 1:

1. Bachelor’s degree OR

2. Associates degree and two years’ experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence

TRAINEE 2:

1. Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence; OR

2. Associates degree and three years’ experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence

REVENUE CRIMES SPECIALIST 1:

1. Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence; OR

2. Associate's degree in criminal justice and four years of the experience listed under# 1; OR

3. Six years of the experience listed under # 1.

All Revenue Crimes Specialist/Trainee candidates are required to meet physical, medical, and psychological standards. Candidates must submit to a complete background check including: credit, criminal history, tax compliance, and other relevant issues. Candidates must also possess and maintain a driver's license valid in the State of New York and be able to obtain and maintain a valid pistol permit to carry a service weapon.

• Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.
• Candidates must be United States citizens and reside in New York State at the time of appointment and maintain New York State residency during employment.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Schedule, Travel and Telecommuting to be discussed at interview.

The salary listed is a range, starting from the Trainee 1 level and ending at the Journey level, this will depend on what level the candidate is coming in at.

Trainee 1 is equated to SG 14 $53,764 - $68,630.

Trainee 2 is equated to SG 16 $59,994 - $76,359.

Journey Level is equated to SG 18 $66,951 - $85,138

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.