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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 03/02/26 Applications Due03/17/26 Vacancy ID210579
Basics
Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply
NY HELPNo
AgencyTaxation & Finance, State
TitleRevenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 1/Revenue Crimes Specialist Trainee 2/Revenue Crimes Specialist 1
Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services
Salary Grade18
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53,764 to $85,138 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Suffolk
Street Address Long Island Regional Office 250 Veterans Memorial Highway
City Hauppauge
StateNY
Zip Code11788
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.
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:
TRAINEE 2:
REVENUE CRIMES SPECIALIST 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
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. Plus location pay.
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.
Name Sonia Parsons
Telephone
Fax
Email Address tax.sm.RecruitmentTeam5@tax.ny.gov
Address
Street W.A. Harriman State Campus, Bldg. 9
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12227
Notes on Applying
Qualified 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. https://www7b.tax.ny.gov/HELP/gateway/HELP.home
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