INVESTIGATOR TRAINEE TAXATION
Investigator Trainee Taxation is a non-competitive state civil service title, so there is no ranked exam. You qualify by meeting the stated education and experience.
A bachelor's degree is the listed credential, and extra years on the job can be traded for it. The FY 2027 range lands between $55,691 and $58,222, and state payroll lists a single employee in the title, at Treasury.
How to apply
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Investigator Trainee Taxation appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Treasury.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Treasury | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 1 person working under this title. The median actual salary is $72,280. The agencies employing the most are:
- Treasury (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
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 supervision of an Investigator 1, Taxation, Supervising I Investigator or other supervisory official, in the Division of Taxation, Department of Treasury, performs routine investigations as they relate to the collection of tax revenues, delinquent and/or deficient taxes, abatements, and enforcement of the tax statutes administered by the Division of Taxation; may be assigned to either a field or central office location; does related work as required.
Examples of work
AS A TRAINEE AND PRODUCTIVE WORKER: Learns to assist in the investigation of taxpayers to determine adherence to the provisions of New Jersey tax laws. Acts as a witness in court and at administrative and other hearings. Learns to assist in interviewing taxpayers to determine their specific problems, and explains and interprets the provisions of the basic laws and regulations of the Division of Taxation. Under supervision, assists in conducting investigations without giving undue offense, and takes and maintains a firm and correct stand when differences of fact, opinion, and interpretation arise. Under supervision, conducts routine investigations of taxpayers; notes and appraises significant facts and conditions. Assists in the examination of records to determine whether the correct amount of tax is being collected and reported to the division. Assists in the preparation of financial workpapers that will generate the preparation and recording of legal documents, such as Certificates of Debt, Warrants for Satisfaction, Writs of Execution, in the New Jersey Superior Court, County Clerk's Office, or other appropriate office of jurisdiction. Assists in the collection and tabulation of data for preparation of various reports. Prepares sound, accurate, and informative reports of tax investigations containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintains essential records and files. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and 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
Ability to acquire knowledge of the provisions of New Jersey tax laws. Ability to acquire knowledge of interviewing techniques. Ability to learn to evaluate personal financial statements to determine taxpayer ability to pay, and the ability to implement a payment schedule. Ability to acquire knowledge of legal procedures. Ability to acquire knowledge of banking procedures to locate and attach assets of delinquent taxpayers. Ability to acquire knowledge of the functions of other government agencies such as the offices of the County Clerk, County Prosecutor, Secretary of State, Division of Motor Vehicles, Casino Control Commission, and others in order to secure data relevant to a civil and/or criminal investigation being conducted by the Division of Taxation. Ability to acquire knowledge of procedures relative to the seizure and auction sale of taxpayer assets. Ability to acquire knowledge of various legal documents utilized in the course of work activities. Ability to acquire knowledge of "Hot Line" procedures and taxpayer information centers. Ability to acquire knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code and its application to New Jersey tax statutes. Ability to explain the rationale of assessments and collection procedures to taxpayers. Ability to explain the correlation between federal and state tax returns. Ability to work with other law enforcement agencies at federal, state, county, or municipal levels in civil and criminal matters. Ability to write clear and accurate reports, and maintain records and files. Ability to read and interpret computer-generated reports. 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 essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. PROMOTION Applicants who successfully complete the required twelve-month training period will be eligible for promotion to the title Investigator 3, Taxation, in accordance with Civil Service Commission procedures. The inability of an employee to attain a level of performance warranting advancement to the title listed above should be considered as cause for separation.
Note
The 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. Four (4) years of professional experience requiring transactions with varied types of people involving the collection, verification, investigation, compilation, and/or dissemination of financial data performed in either a field or office environment. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.