Employment opportunities

Preferred qualifications

• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• ability to operate office equipment including computers, scanners, photocopiers, etc.

Notes:

• applications are kept on file for six months; if you applied more than six months ago, please reapply
• these positions are expected to last less than 6 months
• newly hired employees will not be eligible to telecommute
• an examination is not required

How to apply

Print and apply by mail here 

Apply electronically here

For more information, please view the job announcement

Preferred qualifications

• strong communication skills
• ability to communicate professionally while representing the department

Notes:

• applications are kept on file for six months; if you applied more than six months ago, please reapply
• work from home opportunities for call center staff may be possible after mandatory in-person classroom and on-the-job training period of up to 12 weeks
• if you are fluent in language(s) other than English, and are willing to use that skill in the call center, you are encouraged to apply; you must also be fluent in English
• an examination is not required

How to apply

Print and apply by mail here 

Apply electronically here

For more information, please view the job announcement

Minimum qualifications

Two years of experience in administrative support, which includes use of office software, provision of customer service, business writing, and/or office administration. Must pass a keyboarding test at a rate of at least 30 words per minute with at least a 96% accuracy rate.

Note: Appointment may be made at the trainee level depending on experience.

How to apply

For more information on the position, please view the job announcement by selecting the location of interest:

• Latham – Vacancy ID 175441 – Apply by 12/26/2024
• Latham – Vacancy ID 175442 – Apply by 12/26/2024
• Buffalo– Vacancy ID 175602 – Apply by 12/27/2024
• White Plains – Vacancy ID 175605 – Apply by 12/27/2024

Apply now using our Web Application.

Minimum qualifications

For the Tax Compliance Agent Trainee 1:

You must meet one of the following:

• Two years of full-time experience in which 50% or more of your time was spent dealing with the general public. You must indicate the percentage of your time dealing with the general public.
• Two years of full-time experience in a position where your primary responsibility was the collection of debts, which must include contacting debtors in person or by telephone for the purpose of arranging payment.
• 30 semester credit hours of college-level study and one year of full-time experience in which 50% or more of your time was spent dealing with the general public. You must indicate the percentage of your time dealing with the general public or one year of full-time experience in a position where your primary responsibility is the collection of debts, which must include contacting debtors in person or by telephone for the purpose of arranging payment.
• 60 semester credit hours of college-level study.

For the Tax Compliance Agent 1:

You must meet one of the following:

• Three years of full-time experience in which 50% or more of your time was spent dealing with the general public. You must indicate the percentage of your time dealing with the general public.
• Three years of full-time experience in a position where your primary responsibility is the collection of debts, which must include contacting debtors in person or by telephone for the purpose of arranging payment.
• 30 semester credit hours of college-level study and two years of full-time experience in which 50% or more of your time was spent dealing with the general public. You must indicate the percentage of your time dealing with the general public or two years of full-time experience in a position where your primary responsibility is the collection of debts, which must include contacting debtors in person or by telephone for the purpose of arranging payment.
• 60 semester credit hours of college-level study and one year of full-time experience in which 50% or more of your time was spent dealing with the general public. You must indicate the percentage of your time dealing with the general public or one year of full-time experience in a position where your primary responsibility is the collection of debts, which must include contacting debtors in person or by telephone for the purpose of arranging payment.

How to apply

For more information on the position, please view the job announcement for the location of interest:

• Hauppauge – Vacancy ID 175956 – Apply by 1/2/2025
• White Plains – Vacancy ID 175076 – Apply by 1/3/2025

Apply now using our Web Application.

*Eligible for location pay in addition to the salary range listed

Minimum qualifications

For the Trainee 1 (TAX):

You must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business.

For the Trainee 2 (TAX):

You must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one year experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and one year of experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and Master’s degree including 15 credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and Master’s degree including 15 credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation.

For the Auditor 1 (TAX):

You must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and two years of experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and two years of experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and a CPA license in New York State; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and a CPA license in New York State; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 24 credits in accounting, auditing, or taxation and Master’s degree including 15 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and one-year experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree including 18 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation and 6 credits in finance, money and banking, economics, or business and Master’s degree including 15 credit hours in accounting, auditing or taxation and one-year experience.

How to apply

For more information on the position, please view the job announcement by selecting the county of interest:

• Albany – Vacancy ID 164264
• Broome – Vacancy ID 164261
• Erie – Vacancy ID 164252
• Kings – Vacancy ID 164251
• Monroe – Vacancy ID 164254
• Onondaga – Vacancy ID 164249
• Queens – Vacancy ID 163663
• Suffolk – Vacancy ID 164262
• Westchester – Vacancy ID 164268

Apply today using our Web Application. 

Minimum qualifications

For the Trainee 1 , you must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree; or
• Associates 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.

For the Trainee 2, you must meet one of the following:

• 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
• Associates degree and three years of the above experience

Note: All Revenue Crimes Specialist candidates are required to meet physical, medical, and psychological standards. Candidates must also: 

• submit to a complete background check
• posses a valid driver’s license
• ability to obtain and maintain a valid pistol permit to carry a service weapon
• be a resident of the United States
• reside in New York State

How to apply

For more information on the position, and how to apply, view the job announcement for the county of interest:

• Albany – Vacancy ID 166002
• Kings – Vacancy ID 166026
• Onondaga – Vacancy ID 166047
• Suffolk – Vacancy ID 166045
• Westchester – Vacancy ID 166015

Apply now using our Web Application.

Minimum qualifications

You must meet one of the following:

• 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
• Associates degree and four years above the above experience; or
• Six years of experience

Note: All Revenue Crimes Specialist candidates are required to meet physical, medical, and psychological standards. Candidates must also: 

• submit to a complete background check
• posses a valid driver’s license
• ability to obtain and maintain a valid pistol permit to carry a service weapon
• be a resident of the United States
• reside in New York State

How to apply

For more information on the position, and how to apply, view the job announcement for the county of interest:

• Albany – Vacancy ID 166001
• Kings – Vacancy ID 166023
• Onondaga – Vacancy ID 166046
• Suffolk – Vacancy ID 166043
• Westchester – Vacancy ID 166016

Apply now using our Web Application.

Minimum qualifications

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.

Substitution: 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.

How to apply

For more information on advanced placement opportunities, job description and how to apply, please view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 173175.

Minimum qualifications

For the Assistant Attorney 1:

Law school graduation, or other eligibility to take the NYS Bar Examination

For the Assistant Attorney 2:

Admission to the NYS Bar

For the Assistant Attorney 3:

One year as an Assistant Attorney 2 or admission to the NYS Bar and one year of subsequent professional legal experience

For the Senior Attorney:

Admission to the NYS Bar and two years of post-licensure professional legal experience

How to apply

For more information about the position and how to apply, please view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 160870.

Minimum qualifications

Admission to the New York State Bar and three years of post - New York State Bar experience as an Attorney, one year of which must have involved the defense or prosecution of white collar crime.

How to apply

For more information about the position and how to apply, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 158197.

Note: Location pay will be added to the above salary.