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.TitleTax Policy Analyst 1

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryNo Preference

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $65164 to $80860 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

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%

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

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 9 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM

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? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address W A Harriman State Office Campus

The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12227

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the supervision of a Tax Policy Analyst 2 and a team leader, the incumbent will assist in evaluating the effects of proposed or enacted tax law and regulatory changes on taxpayers, stakeholders, the State economy, and the State fiscal plan. The incumbent participates in conducting studies of the State’s tax structure to develop and analyze specific tax policies or policy changes. The results of the studies and/or analysis are used by the Governor and Legislature to proceed from a sound factual basis in formulating tax policy. The incumbent assists in a myriad of other activities to ensure that the Department’s contacts with the private sector, the general public, or government officials via correspondence, forms, or policy directives reflect sound tax policy. Specific duties include:

• Assisting in analyzing the effects of proposed or enacted State and Federal tax law, including real property tax law, or administrative changes on taxpayers, stakeholders, the State economy, the State fiscal plan, and Department operations;
• Assisting in developing fiscal impact estimates for proposed or enacted State and Federal tax law, including real property tax law, or administrative changes, tax policy studies, statutorily required property tax-related reports, and the annual Tax Expenditure Report.
• Participating in conducting research studies analyzing New York State’s tax structure and making recommendations.
• Supporting the composition of statistical reports using computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher, SAS EG, Infomaker, SQL, and Cognos.
• Maintaining the reports and files necessary for monitoring and analyzing real property tax-related issues including but not limited to: assessments, exemptions, credits, equalization and special rates, and the impacts on the State’s fiscal plan.
• Preparing periodic property tax reports as required.
• Maintaining the reports and files necessary for monitoring and analyzing the status of tax collections and the related impacts on the State’s fiscal plan.
• Assisting in developing and evaluating proposed or implemented tax compliance and real property tax initiatives.
• Reviewing tax forms, legislation, regulations, advisory opinions, and technical memoranda to ensure consistent application of the tax law.
• Drafting executive and constituent correspondence relating to New York State tax structure and policies.
• Provide data for property tax-related inquiries from the media upon request from External Affairs and ORPTS Communications.
• Obtaining and maintaining knowledge of new developments and initiatives in the fields of Federal and state taxation, including real property tax, and incorporating that knowledge into analysis of New York State tax policies.
• Abiding by the Department’s time and attendance rules and regulations.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications This position may be filled pending DOB approval and are subject to DOB guidelines for processing personnel transactions. Note: Budget waiver is not required to fill positions via transfer to lateral or downward level positions within the same Department or to change line items or to replace employees who have been terminated during their probationary periods. The selected candidate must be eligible for appointment in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Law, Rules, and Regulations.

Department employees eligible for reassignment without change in title or status may be considered for appointment to this position.

This position is non-competitive, policy influencing. Minimum qualifications for appointment:

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree AND two years of experience in the conduct of research studies and analysis and interpretation of government policy, and the preparation of written reports.

A Master’s degree in public administration, public affairs, policy sciences, political science, government, or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Preferred Experience- Two years experience in assessment and/or real property tax administration.

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

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Kacey Eutermarks

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-402-2871

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address Tax.sm.recruitmentteam4@tax.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street W A Harriman State Office Campus

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 submit a letter of interest and resume including current title and how you qualify. Please also include your unofficial transcripts with your response. Please reference the vacancy ID number, and the title of this position in your response to this posting. You may be contacted for personal information in order to verify your NYS work history.