Special Enforcement Section Assistant Investigator

Recruitment Information

Position is for the Department of Taxation for Oahu only. Applications are available at the Department of Taxation (DoTAX) – Personnel Office or at the following website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 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.

Only transcripts will be accepted. A photocopy will be accepted; however, DoTAX reserves the right to request an official copy.

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 if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email box in a timely manner.

Under the general supervision of the Special Enforcement Section Supervisor, the position assists with investigative activities in detecting violations of laws, rules, and regulations covered under Title 14, Taxation, specifically under Section 231, and under jurisdiction of the Department of Taxation. The role includes providing support to investigators by gathering and organizing information, preparing written reports or spreadsheets, conducting office examination of tax returns to verify accuracy and completeness, and performing additional tasks required to support investigators and achieve the Special Enforcement Section’s goals.

• Knowledge of relevant Hawaii tax laws, rules, procedures, tax rates, exemptions, deductions, extensions, credits, assessments, delinquent taxes, business licensing, tax office operations such as filing and information recording systems, both manual and computerized as they apply to filing returns, tax search and collection methods and procedures; interviewing techniques (not required but highly desired).

• Ability to think logically and analytically and to communicate effectively orally and in English; ability to elicit information from individuals and judge its relevance; ability to read, understand, and explain materials such as tax rules, laws, memoranda, procedures, and penalties; ability to calculate tax liabilities, penalties, and interest accurately; use and operate calculating devices, computers, and other digital devices; use tact and sound judgment in dealing with taxpayers, co-workers, and others;
  
  follow oral and written procedures; understand and impact actions and recommendations regarding taxpayers; plan, prioritize, and organize work.

High school graduate.

Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating numerical facility, logical and analytical thinking, and reviewing documents to ensure numerical data and arithmetic computations are complete, accurate, properly categorized, and recorded in accordance with relevant rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university or an associate degree in accounting.
• Experience in investigation, law, taxation, or accounting.

Employee must hold a valid State of Hawaii Driver’s License.