SUPERVISOR FIELD INVESTIGATIONS TAXATION
Career Family: SUPERVISOR
Supervisor Field Investigations Taxation is a state title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
On paper it calls for a bachelor's degree, though the specification lets enough relevant experience stand in for the degree. Pay on the FY2027 schedule runs $100,498 to $148,187.
How to apply
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Exam
This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.
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Exam
Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.
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.
Definition
Under direction of a Chief or other higher level supervisory officer in the Division of Taxation, supervises field activities and staff involved in the collection of tax revenues and enforcement of tax statutes; coordinates operations between field and central office; does other related work.
Examples of work
Supervises field activities and staff involved in the collection of tax revenues and enforcement of tax statutes. Provides assignments and instruction to staff and evaluates work performance. Prepares manuals and other instructional materials for staff; updates materials as required. Keeps current with tax laws and regulations; interprets laws, rules and regulations to staff. Reviews and analyzes investigative reports prepared by staff. Evaluates cases of possible tax fraud and refers to appropriate authorities. Evaluates investigative procedures and techniques and recommends changes when required. Supervises the collection of data and tax revenues, and the handling, recording and transmittal of funds. Acts as a witness in court, administrative and other hearings. Confers with taxpayers and their representatives to explain the results of investigations. Supervises the conduct of investigations. Supervises the seizures of property. Prepares and supervises the preparation of reports and correspondence. Supervises the control and security of files, records and equipment. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the unit. Supervises the service of process of legal documents. Reviews recommendations for the abatement of penalties and interest. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
License
Appointee 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 methods used to conduct investigations. Knowledge of the methods used to evaluate investigative results. Knowledge of the types of violations and evasions of State tax regulations. Knowledge of the problems encountered in supervising a program of tax regulatory activity. Knowledge of the techniques used to examine state and federal tax returns and other financial documents. Ability to act as a witness in court. Ability to supervise the seizure of property. Ability to evaluate investigative procedures. Ability to evaluate and identify possible cases of tax fraud. Ability to review and analyze reports. Ability to keep current with tax laws and regulations. Ability to supervise the conduct of investigations and the collection of data. Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations. Ability to provide assignments and instruction to staff and supervise their work performance. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the unit. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of reports and correspondence. Ability to supervise the establishment, maintenance and control of essential records and files. 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.
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. Nine (9) years of professional experience involving the investigation, verification, collection, compilation and/or dissemination of financial data performed in either an office or field environment, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. "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.
Study guides for this exam
- Supervisory Test Battery (STB) National Learning Corporation · $56.99
- General Supervisor National Learning Corporation · $49.90 · general prep, not specific to this title
The Civil Service Commission does not publish official study guides or release past tests. These are independent equivalency guides.