Demo: Careers at the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
Hear some of the reasons people love being a part of Team Tax, from the people who do it every day.
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Great co-workers, affordable low-premium health insurance, generous paid leave, and the opportunity to make a real difference—these are just
some of the reasons to take a look at a career with the Tax Department. But don't take our word for it, hear what our employees have to say!
“The training and resources that they offer here is helpful. I love being part of Team Tax.”
- MaSofia I., Civil Enforcement
“I feel like I’m part of a bigger family.” “My work life balance is exceptional"
- Kevin M., Technology Coordination
“I was able to go from work to night school, and fortunately I can say I finished my MBA because of the department’s policy"
- Christopher L., Tax Policy Analysis
"Once you come in and see all the people, everyone you talk to will tell you: 'I started here and now I'm here.' 'I was temporary and now I'm permanent.' 'I started a permanent position and now I'm a supervisor.' So you actually see it."
- Bryant P., Contact Center Division
Current Openings, applications, and examinations
Tax Information Aide
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Information Aide | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $17.25/hour | 07/31/2024 |
| Tax Information Aide | Latham, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $17.25/hour | 07/31/2024 |
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
Tax Information Aide (call center)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Information Aide | Schenectady, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $17.25/hour | 07/31/2024 |
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
Office Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Assistant 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $34,152–$42,251 | 05/02/2024 |
Minimum qualifications
None
How to apply
For more information about the position and how to apply, please view the job announcement.
Program Aide (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Aide | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $51,857–$63,169 | 04/30/2024 |
Minimum qualifications
High school or high school equivalency diploma and three years of experience performing clerical, keyboarding, or paraprofessional work in an office environment.
How to apply
For more information about the position and how to apply, please view the job announcement.
Tax Technician Trainee or Tax Technician 1 (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Technician Trainee 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $44,169–$59,757 | 04/30/2024 |
| Tax Technician Trainee 2 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $49,363–$63,169 | 04/30/2024 |
| Tax Technician 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $52,198–$66,634 | 04/30/2024 |
Minimum qualifications
For the Trainee 1:
You must meet one of the following:
- 60 or more semester credit hours including 6 credits in accounting, auditing and/or taxation; or
- two years full time accounting, auditing, or tax examination experience
For the Trainee 2:
You must meet one of the following:
- 60 or more semester credit hours including 6 credits in accounting, auditing and/or taxation and 1 year full time accounting, auditing, or tax examination experience; or
- three years full time accounting, auditing, or tax examination experience
For the Tax Technician 1:
You must meet one of the following:
- 60 or more semester credit hours including 6 credits in accounting, auditing and/or taxation and 2 years full time accounting, auditing, or tax examination experience; or
- four years full time accounting, auditing, or tax examination experience
How to apply
For more information about the position and how to apply, please view the job announcement
Tax Compliance Agent Trainee or Tax Compliance Agent 1 (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Compliance Agent Trainee 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $51,857–$63,169 | 05/22/2024 |
| Tax Compliance Agent 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $54,860–$66,634 | 05/22/2024 |
Minimum qualifications
For the Tax Compliance Agent Trainee:
You must meet one of the following:
- two years full time experience where primary responsibility is communicating effectively in person or by phone to resolve customers issues and/or problems and explaining programs, policies, or procedures; or the collection of debts which include contacting debtors in person or by telephone for the purpose of arranging payment; or
- 30 semester credit hours and one year of the above experience; or
- 60 semester credit hours
For the Tax Compliance Agent 1:
You must meet one of the following:
- three years full time experience where primary responsibility is communicating effectively in person or by phone to resolve customers issues and/or problems and explaining programs, policies, or procedures; or the collection of debts which include contacting debtors in person or by telephone for the purpose of arranging payment; or
- 30 semester credit hours and two years of the above experience; or
- 60 semester credit hours and one year of the above experience
How to apply
For more information about the position and how to apply, please view the job announcement
Auditor Trainee (Tax) and Auditor 1 (Tax) (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auditor Trainee 1 | Various | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $52,198–$66,634 | 04/30/2024 |
| Auditor Trainee 2 | Various | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $58,247–$74,135 | 04/30/2024 |
| Auditor 1 | Various | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $65,001–$82,656 | 04/30/2024 |
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
To view the job announcement, duties, and how to apply, select a county link of interest below:
Real Property Analyst Trainee 1 (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Property Analyst Trainee 1 | Syracuse, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | $49,363–$63,169 | 04/27/2024 |
| Real Property Analyst Trainee 1 | Latham, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | $49,363–$63,169 | 04/30/2024 |
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Note: Advanced placement to the Trainee 2 or journey level may be possible depending on education and experience.
How to apply
For more information about the position and how to apply, please view the job announcement by selecting the location of interest:
Program Research Specialist Trainee 1 (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Research Specialist Trainee 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $49,363–$63,169 | 05/02/2024 |
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher including or supplemented by nine semester credit hours in biostatistics, data analysis, or data modeling, economics, econometrics, mathematics, research methods or statistics.
Note: Advanced placement to the Trainee 2 or journey level may be possible depending on education and experience.
How to apply
For more information about the position and how to apply, please view the job announcement.
Senior Attorney or Assistant Attorney 1/2/3 (NY HELPS)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Attorney 1 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $65,001–$82,656 | 05/02/2024 |
| Assistant Attorney 2 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $72,032–$91,381 | 05/02/2024 |
| Assistant Attorney 3 | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $79,928–$101,197 | 05/02/2024 |
| Senior Attorney | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $93,530–$117,875 | 05/02/2024 |
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.
Project Assistant
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | $65,001–$82,656 | 04/25/2024 |
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience utilizing business systems, processes, and procedures
Substitutions: Six years of specialized experience; associate’s degree and four years experience
J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience. Ph. D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience
How to apply
For more information about the position and how to apply, please view the job announcement.
Project Assistant (supervisory)
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | $84,156–$106,454 | 04/25/2024 |
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience utilizing business systems, processes, and procedures. Experience leading requirements elicitation, documenting as is processes and coordinating user testing.
Substitutions: Seven years of specialized experience; associate’s degree and five years experience
J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience. Ph. D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience
How to apply
For more information about the position and how to apply, please view the job announcement.
Deputy Commissioner
| Title | Location | Schedule | Work hours | Salary | Apply by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Commissioner | Albany, NY | Monday–Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | $158,124–$179,500 | 07/23/2024 |
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience in public policy analysis and administration
Preferred Qualifications:
- advanced degree, Ph.D., J.D. or M.A
- deep knowledge of tax policy
- broad knowledge of New York State government and the legislative process
How to apply:
For more information about the position, preferred qualifications and how to apply, please view the job announcement.
Upcoming Job and career fairs
| Event | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Job Fair | Latham, NY | April 17, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m |
| Career Fair at HVCC South (Capital South Campus Center) | Albany, NY | April 18, 2024 | 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m |
| Hudson Valley Community College Table Event | Troy, NY | April 24, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m |
| PEF Community Wellness Fair | Albany, NY | April 27, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m |
| Cohoes High School Spring Career Fair | Cohoes, NY | May 8, 2024 | 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m |
Additional Information
About working here
Our vision
We’re dedicated to providing world-class customer service. As an agency, we strive to:
- provide fair tax administration;
- offer easy access and responsive service to taxpayers; and
- contribute to the vitality of New York State's economy.
Work-life quality
We recognize the importance of work-life quality and its impact on employee productivity. To promote balance we offer a progressive and flexible environment that supports personal and professional growth. Creativity, morale, and commitment improve when work, personal, and family lives are balanced.
Work-life quality initiatives that help build and retain a high-quality work force include:
- a 37.5 hour work week; and
- flexible work schedules (including compressed schedules and telecommuting).
Benefits
Vacation, holiday, sick, and personal leave
Generous leave benefits include 13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment, with bonus days for additional years of service; 12 days annual paid holidays; 5 days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.
Health care coverage
A choice of quality health insurance plans is available at an affordable, low premium cost to all employees and their families through enrollment in the Empire Plan or a variety of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs).
Retirement plan
A superior plan that provides secure retirement income with vesting after 10 years of service is offered to all full-time employees.
Payroll deduction savings plans
A variety of savings plans are available through payroll deduction. For example, the deferred compensation plan, the U.S. Savings Bonds Payroll Savings Plan, and New York's College Savings Program.
New York State flex spending account
This account offers two opportunities for pre-tax savings: the Dependent Care Advantage Account and the Health Care Spending Account.
Tuition assistance programs
A variety of tuition voucher and reimbursement opportunities are offered through negotiated agreements with employee unions.
Life insurance and disability insurance
Certain employees may purchase a group-term life insurance policy. Employees who participate in the Income Protection Plan are covered for short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP helps employees cope with personal issues. EAP is an assessment and referral service that can connect employees with local service providers and support services to address their needs.
Employee Wellness Program (EWP)
The EWP offers all state employees various lunchtime activities, including yoga, exercise, meditation, CPR training, and stress management seminars.
Child and elder care resource referral service
This is currently available to employees in New York City and Westchester County only. This service offers consultation and referral on child and elder care issues along with free educational materials on related topics.
State government employment
Employees in New York State agencies are appointed to positions according to New York State Civil Service Law. These jobs are filled through competitive exams designed to assess individuals’ strengths and weaknesses.
Exams are posted regularly and provide the title, salary, and duties of the positions you can be eligible for after taking the exam, as well as the minimum qualifications required to take the exam, the subject and date of exam, the exam fee, and information about how to apply for the exam.
Visit the New York State Department of Civil Service to learn more about exams and employment opportunities.
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.
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