Review Vacancy
The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 08/23/24
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due03/31/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID166045
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyTaxation & Finance, State
The job title for the vacancy.TitleRevenue Crimes Specialist Trainee
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade14
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $74135 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Suffolk
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Long Island Regional Office
250 Veterans Memorial Highway
The city where the vacancy is located. City Hauppauge
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code11788
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 REVENUE CRIMES SPECIALIST 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.
REVENUE CRIMES SPECIALIST 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.
All Revenue Crimes Specialist 1 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.
Trainee 1 is equated to SG 14 $52,198-$66,634.
Trainee 2 is equated to SG 16 $58,247-$74,135.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Kings, Suffolk and Westchester County locations will include salary + location pay
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Michaela Barnes
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address tax.sm.RecruitmentTeam3@tax.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street W.A. Harriman State Campus, Bldg. 9
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12227
Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Tax and Finance. Within the application you will attach your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts showing your Associates/Bachelor’s degree (if applicable). The transcripts submitted must include your name, the institutions name, coursework, credits awarded, the degree earned, and date conferred to be accepted.
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