Associate Attorney Tax Enforcement Position Available In Monroe, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Taxation & Finance, State The job title for the vacancy. Title Associate Attorney Tax Enforcement The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Legal The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 663 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit M/C

• Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.

Salary Range From $111925 to $141439 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.50 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 9 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Monroe The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 340 East Main Street The city where the vacancy is located. City Rochester The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 14604 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direct supervision of the Executive Attorney or a Supervising Attorney for Criminal Enforcement, the incumbent provides legal advice to Criminal Investigations Division (CID) staff located within the assigned District Office. Specifically, the incumbent: 1. Coordinates all phases of the investigation and referral of suspected criminal tax fraud case to ensure a successful prosecution:

• In cooperation with the audit and investigations staff, assists in determining case selection in addition to the planning of the overall audit and investigation strategy.
• Ensures that evidence gathered will be admissible in court.
• Ensures that taxpayers’ and witness’ constitutional rights are not violated.
• Renders advice on current or proposed investigation and audit techniques.
• Assists in the development of statewide projects to detect criminal tax fraud.
• Assists staff in developing strategies to obtain records and other information from taxpayers, corporations, or their legal representatives.
• Assists staff in developing strategies to obtain records from third parties.

2. Gathers evidence for referral of cases to prosecutorial agencies. 3. Assists in the drafting of accusatory instruments and search warrant applications. 4. Prepares detailed case reports. 5. Maintains contact with the New York State Attorney General’s office, local district attorneys, and the United States Attorney’s office, on cases slated for prosecution:

• Supplies any additional information as needed.
• Prepares auditors and investigators to act as expert witnesses.
• Tracks the disposition of referred cases.

6. Meets with prosecuting attorneys as necessary to assist with the prosecution of cases. 7. When requested, become cross-designated as assistant district attorneys. 8. Recommends changes in policies or procedures, or changes in tax fraud legislation, based on research, analysis, and evaluation of new federal and state legislation, and on court decisions. 9. Provides legal assistance to staff of other Department programs regarding interrelated issues and activities related to tax fraud investigations or other CID programs. 10. Works with Office of Counsel to assist in the provision of legal advice to non-CID employees located within the District Office. 11. Performs other related duties as required. 12. Adheres to the Department’s time and attendance rules. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Telecommuting and hours to be discussed during interview. 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. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Michaela Barnes The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-457-2900 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address Tax.sm.

RecruitmentTeam3@tax.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street W A Harriman State Office Campus The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12227 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Qualified Candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume. Please reference the vacancy ID number and job title in the subject line of your response.