SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION INVESTIGATOR

State of Hawaiʻi; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Travel Opportunities

Job summary

The Department of Taxation in Hawaii seeks a dedicated investigator to detect and document violations of state tax laws. You will gather information, prepare comprehensive reports, and conduct investigations, including covert activities.

You may also serve process and apply for warrants while upholding strict evidentiary standards. Travel (interstate and intrastate) is required, with duties possibly including night/weekend hours to close cases.

Qualifications

• 15 credits in accounting is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret statutes, rules and complex written material.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information and prepares written reports on tax violations.
• Conducts investigations including covert means and serves process as needed.
• Enforces tax laws under Title 14, Taxation and Section 231.

Job description

Education

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Recruitment Information

• Applications are available at the Department of Taxation (DoTAX) – Personnel Office or at http://tax.hawaii.gov/about/jobs/
• Complete and return all forms to the Department of Taxation – Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 259, Honolulu, Hawaii 96809. Your application may be rejected if the required documentation as identified below is not submitted at the time of application. A legible photocopy of your application with current information and an original signature may be accepted.

Required Forms / Documentation: You must submit the following forms / documentation together with your application or your application may be rejected: ONLY transcripts will be accepted. A photocopy will be accepted, however, DoTAX reserves the right to request for an official copy.

NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS

The Department of Taxation will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.

Duties Summary

This position performs investigative activities in the detection of violation of laws, rules, and regulations covered by Title 14, Taxation specifically under Section 231, and under the jurisdiction of the Department of Taxation; gathers information and prepares written reports. The positions may conduct invest investigations including though covert means. This position performs various activities to enforce the laws and performs other related duties as assigned to bring individuals entities into tax compliance.

This position may serve process and apply for and execute search warrants or writes of entry but shall not otherwise have the powers of a police officer or deputy sheriff

Education

Graduated from accredited college or equivalent; Fifteen (15) credits in accounting is desirable.

Experience

• General Investigative/financial Accounting (Entry Level): Minimum of one (1) year of general investigative, taxation, and/or financial accounting experience to include writing clear and comprehensive reports; reading and interpreting complex written material; interpreting and applying statutes and rules; performing research; dealing with the public
• Experience (Specialized; Journeyman Level): Two (2) years of tax investigative experience which demonstrated the ability to identify and evaluate matters, individuals, and business that show high likelihood of tax non-compliance warranting possible investigation; obtain and review documentary evidence analyze an interpret accounting books, records, tax returns and tax information; obtain information and evidence surreptitiously; conduct interviews and obtains statements of relevant information; collect, organize and analyze facts and other evidence to arrive at logical conclusions; protect integrity of evidence and demonstrate knowledge or rules of evidence, and search and seizure.

Substitution for Specialized Experience

Substitution for Specialized Experience; Possession of a law degree from a recognized law school may be substituted for two (2) years of specialized experience.

Other Information

Other Requirements: Incumbents are required to travel (inter/out of state) to conduct investigations, attend training and perform other functions.

Employee's duties may require work at night/weekends/holidays, or at other irregular hours to satisfactorily conclude investigative cases or to complete special projects, frequently without advance notice of the extraordinary work requirement.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Etc.

Employee is required to have a valid State of Hawaii Driver's License. Certified Fraud Examiner is desirable.

Exempt Benefits

• Paid Holidays
  Eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Paid Vacation
  Eligible for 21 days per year.
• Paid Sick Leave
  Eligible for 21 days per year.
• Other Leaves
  Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or witness duty, a death in the family, some military duty, and donation to the Blood Bank. Leave sharing donations may be granted to eligible employees who have serious personal illnesses or injuries or need to care for a seriously ill or injured family member. Various leaves without pay may also be granted with full re-employment rights.
• Health Insurance
  The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan. For more information, visit the Employer Union Trust Fund website www.eutf.hawaii.gov for coverage and options.
• Group Life Insurance
  The State provides a free life insurance policy for eligible exempt employees.
• Retirement Plan
  The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees under the Hybrid Plan with 10 years of credited service and who have reached 65 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and have reached 60 years of age may retire and receive benefits. To find out more about the options you have, go to http://ers.ehawaii.gov.
• Premium Conversion Plan
  Participating exempt employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  Eligible exempt employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes by setting aside money from their paychecks to pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
• Transportation Benefits
  Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct qualified transportation expenses (i.e. eligible parking fees, monthly bus passes for TheBus, fare coupons for The Handi-Van, Vanpool Hawaii participation fee, etc.) through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation
  The State offers exempt employees a tax-deferred retirement savings program. This program allows employees to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary, pre-tax payroll deductions. A broad range of investment options are available to select from.
• Temporary Disability Insurance
  Qualified exempt employees may be eligible to receive partial wage replacement, at no cost to the employee, for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
• Social Security
  As an employer, the State also contributes to an exempt employee's social security account.
• Training & Continuing Education
  The State supports developmental activities related to an exempt employee's work. In many departments there are numerous in-service training opportunities available. Sabbatical leaves with pay are available for qualified employees.
• Travel Expenses
  The State may pay for certain business related travel expenses including mileage reimbursement for use of a personal car during work, airfare, meals and lodging expenses for trips to neighbor islands or out of state.
• Union & Collective Bargaining
  Exempt employees may have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation depending on the status of the exempt position.

The above information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available to State of Hawaii employees and is subject to change. Whether or not you are entitled to a particular benefit will depend on your specific appointment and employment status (included, excluded, exempt, non-exempt). Please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or executive order and all applicable laws, rules, policies, or plan documents for further details. Nothing herein shall be deemed as creating an employment contract, promise of employment, promise of continued employment, or obligation of any kind on the part of the State of Hawaii.

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The State of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Revised 01/13