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
• newly hired employees will not be eligible to telecommute
• an examination is not required

How to apply

To apply online, see our Hourly Employment Application.

If you are unable to complete the online form, submit a copy of your resume and indicate if you are interested in a clerical, laborer, or call center position, along with your location preference (Albany, Latham, Rotterdam) to tax.sm.taxrecruitment@tax.ny.gov.

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 6 months
• 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

To apply online, see our Hourly Employment Application.

If you are unable to complete the online form, submit a copy of your resume and indicate if you are interested in a clerical, laborer, or call center position, along with your location preference (Albany, Latham, Rotterdam) to tax.sm.taxrecruitment@tax.ny.gov.

For more information on the position, view the job announcement.

Minimum qualifications

None

How to apply

For more information on the position, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 225462.

Apply now using our Web application.

Minimum qualifications

For the Trainee 1:

• sixty college credits, including six in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation; or
• two years full time accounting, auditing, or tax examination experience as described below.
  
  

For the Trainee 2:

• sixty college credits, including six in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation and one year of full time accounting, auditing, or tax examination experience as described below.; or
• three years full time accounting, auditing, or tax examination experience as described below..
  
  

For the Tax Technician 1:

• sixty college credits, including six in accounting, auditing, and/or taxation and two years of full time accounting, auditing, or tax examination experience as described below.; or
• four years full time accounting, auditing, or tax examination experience as described below..
  
  

Note: Tax examination experience includes performing or assisting in audits, financial examinations, or tax consultation and planning; bookkeeping, preparing tax returns, reconciling accounts and data, reviewing accounting and auditing reports, and verifying accuracy of calculations, balances, and supporting documentation; or working in a federal, State, or municipal agency performing audits to determine compliance with the taxing jurisdiction’s laws, rules, and regulations; the collection of the jurisdiction’s taxes, interest, penalties, delinquent tax returns, and other financial obligations; the use of processing systems in providing taxpayer information, assistance, and technical support; or being a member of a taxpayer contact center and involved in the resolution of taxpayer inquiries requiring in-depth knowledge of the tax law.

How to apply

For more information on the position and what qualifies as experience, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 225972.

Apply now using our Web application.

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, view the job announcement for the county of interest:

• Albany – Vacancy ID 217768
• Erie – Vacancy ID 222073
• Kings – Vacancy ID 217770
• Monroe – Vacancy ID 221608
• Queens – Vacancy ID 218110
• Onondaga – Vacancy ID 217765
• Westchester – Vacancy ID 219358
  
  

Apply now 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:

• Erie – Vacancy ID 213013
• Kings – Vacancy ID 191331
• Monroe – Vacancy ID 216685
• Onondaga – Vacancy ID 211490
• Schenectady – Vacancy ID 191329
• Suffolk – Vacancy ID 226152

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:

• Erie – Vacancy ID 213013
• Kings – Vacancy ID 191331
• Monroe – Vacancy ID 216685
• Onondaga – Vacancy ID 211490
• Schenectady – Vacancy ID 191329
• Suffolk – Vacancy ID 226152

Apply now using our Web application.

Minimum qualifications

For Data Analyst Trainee 1:

• Four years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools; or
• Associate’s degree and two years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools; or
• Bachelor’s degree
  
  

For Data Analyst Trainee 2:

• Five years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools; or
• Associate’s degree and three years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools; or
• Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools; or
• Master’s degree in computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or related field
  
  

For Data Analyst 1:

• Six years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools; or
• Associate’s degree and four years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools; or
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools; or
• Master’s degree in computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or related field and two years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools; or
• Ph. D. in computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or related field and one year of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with strong data analysis skills and programming experience using one or more of the following tools: SPSS Modeler, SPSS Statistics, SAS, Python, R, Stata, Tableau, SQL, AQT, Cognos, GIS systems and advanced knowledge of statistics and machine learning are preferred.

How to apply

Interested applicants should email a cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and resume to tax.sm.RecruitmentTeam7@tax.ny.gov.

Note: If you have less than 6 years of experience described in the minimum qualifications, proof of degree is required with your application. Please include your unofficial transcripts, or evaluation of foreign education showing your name, accredited school name, degree awarded, and date degree was awarded. It is essential that your resume describes in detail how your education and/or experience meet the minimum qualifications described above. Omissions, vagueness, or failure to provide acceptable education credentials may result in disqualification.

For more information on the position, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 225994.

Minimum qualifications

For the Trainee 1:

 Four years of experience in the collection, review, and reconciliation of assessment and real property data; and the appraisal and analysis of all types of real property.

 
For the Trainee 2:

 Five years of experience in the collection, review, and reconciliation of assessment and real property data; and the appraisal and analysis of all types of real property.

For the Real Property Analyst 1: 

Six years of experience in the collection, review, and reconciliation of assessment and real property data; and the appraisal and analysis of all types of real property.

Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

How to apply

For more information on the position, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 225856.

Apply now using our Web application.

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 on the position, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 160870.

Apply now using our Web application.

Minimum qualifications

Law degree from an accredited law school; admission to, and member in good standing of, the New York State Bar; and six years of relevant post-bar experience.

Preferred qualifications

• experience handling debtor/creditor litigation matters for clients in New York state and federal (including bankruptcy) courts, including drafting motions and memos of law and appearing in court on behalf of creditor clients in debt collection, personal property seizures and executions, mortgage foreclosure proceedings, and breach of contract matters; and
• experience with trust and estate matters, including drafting trusts and wills, probating estates in New York’s Surrogate Courts, filing state and federal estate tax returns, and handling estate accounting and audit matters; and
• good written and oral communication skills and the ability to explain complex matters to non-attorneys

How to apply

For more information on the position and instructions on how to apply, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 211648.

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 crime.

How to apply

For more information about the position, and instructions on how to apply, view the job announcement for Vacancy ID 202683.

Minimum qualifications

Ten years of specialized experience with tax audits in the public or private sector. Five years of experience must have been at a managerial level.

How to apply

For more information on how to apply and job duties, see the job announcement for Vacancy ID 209645.