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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/29/13

Applications Due08/12/13

Vacancy ID8944

AgencyTaxation & Finance, State

TitleRevenue Crimes Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $51268 to $65190 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address W.A. Harriman State Office Campus

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12227

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree and satisfactory completion of a two-year traineeship, OR a Bachelor's Degree and two years of experience conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigation of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence; OR an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice and four years of experience 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 six years of experience conducting investigations of tax crimes, white collar crime and/or conducting related field investigations of criminal activities which includes establishing a chain of evidence. Candidates without the relevant experience but who possess a Bachelor's degree, will be appointed at the trainee 1 level.

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.
***** 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.

Note: Revenue Crimes Specialist 1 is a non-competitive permanent position.

Duties Description The incumbent must be able to perform the following essential functions:

• apply knowledge of investigative principles, practices, and techniques of police and legal procedures pertaining to criminal activity and making arrests, while performing field investigations of white collar crime activity;

• issue all forms of summonses and subpoenas;

• interview, interrogate and locate individuals to prove criminal intent;

• plan, organize and conduct investigations by using effective organizational skills, tact and diplomacy;

• carry, maintain and appropriately use Department issued firearms as necessary;

• apply a basic knowledge of financial laws, rules and regulations and of relevant sections of the NYS Tax Laws in planning and performing investigations;

• communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with Department personnel and outside agencies, including testifying in court as necessary; and

• adhere to the Department’s time and attendance rules and regulations.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Please note special requirements related to peace officer status as detailed on the Minimum Qualifications Statement.

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

Name Cheryl Skowronek

Telephone 518-530-4471

Fax 518-435-2983

Email Address Cheryl.Skowronek@tax.ny.gov

Address

Street W.A. Harriman State Office Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a letter of interest and resume.

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