ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR DIVISION OF TAXATION

Code: 51327 State Competitive Range: Y32 (FY 2027)

Salary: $110,276.47 - $162,870.37/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under the Director, Division of Taxation, Department of the Treasury, coordinates the division's internal operations, acts as a primary coordinator of operations with the Legislature, the Governor's Office, and the Office of the State Treasurer; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Assists the Director in the daily operations of the division. Acts as liaison with the Legislature and the Legislative Committee regarding division operations, including existing and proposed legislation, and revisions to legislation. Conducts assigned projects in the general field of taxation and prepares detailed reports and opinions for use by the Director. Coordinates appropriation and other budgetary matters with the state Treasurer and staff, the Legislature, and the Division of Budget and Accounting to ensure proper funding for division operations. Assists the Director in administering the various labor management contracts within the division. Provides appropriate recommendations to the Director on contractual and noncontractual grievances and on major and minor disciplinary actions. Coordinates all tax appeals involving bonds and securities; provides vital information to the Offfice of the Attorney General. Coordinates the preparation, review, and finalization of tax instructions and forms, withholding tables, methods, and formulas for use by all employers and individual taxpayers of the state. Reviews, correlates, and interprets reports submitted by various units within the division, as required by the Director. As directed, prepares correspondence for the signature of the Director, the Governor, and the state Treasurer. As directed, plans and carries on special programs in the field of taxation. Under direction, acts as a special representative to the New Jersey State Tax Court relative to taxation matters; provides coordination with the Tax Commissioners and Tax Administrators with emphasis on local property tax matters. Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Reviews, proposed regulations, drafts of legislation, and correspondence for the Director; prepares analyses of bills introduced in the Legislature, and prepares tentative drafts. As needed, coordinates budgetary and personnel matters with the Office of the Treasurer. As directed, meets with tax policy study groups and state officials concerning tax matters and fiscal notes . Coordinates auditing, collection, and enforcement procedures. As directed, may represent the division at public meetings, and meetings with various professional groups. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative statistical, economic, and other reports concerning taxation and related matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintains essential records, reports, and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of the provisions of New Jersey laws relating to taxation, the regulations established by the Division of Taxation and the pertinent federal laws and their application after a period of training. Knowledge of the problems involved in planning and carrying out of needed research, statistical, and other detailed tax studies. Knowledge of budgetary and program planning, preparation, and review and analysis procedures. Knowledge of tax accounting systems, devices, and revenue recording systems and their application after a period of training. Knowledge of New Jersey State Tax Appeal procedures, the rules, and regulations, and their application. Knowledge of the organization of the New Jersey State Legislature, and the functions and operations of its various committees, after a period of training. Knowledge of labor/management processes and contract administration. Knowledge of bonds and securities especially as they relate to taxation. Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret the provisions of New Jersey laws, rules, and regulations relating to taxation and revenue, and to apply them to tax situations. Ability to organize tax research, analysis, and related work of a complex nature, and develop effective work methods. Ability to coordinate basic tax data, prepare an accurate analysis, and locate pertinent and financial opinions, decisions, precedents, and laws. Ability to interpret and administer labor/management contracts in the division. Ability to handle grievance and disciplinary programs and procedures. Ability to design/redesign various types of tax forms, and develop tax withholding tables, methods, and formulas. Ability to supervise and direct the collection of taxes and construct tax forms required to facilitate tax collections. Ability to prepare detailed statistical, financial, economic, and other studies, analyses, interpretations, and reports on tax matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: 32/Y32- JMR 2/3/96

Note

The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Nine (9) years of professional experience in tax admministration encompassing one of the following areas: tax auditing, collection and enforcement, tax appeals procedures, administration of property tax, or legislative liaison and financial management. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university, in Finance, Economics, Business or Public Administration, or other related areas; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.