Special Enforcement Section Investigator

Recruitment Information

This recruitment is for the Department of Taxation for OAHU ONLY.

Applications are available at the Department of Taxation (DoTAX) – Personnel Office or at (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 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.

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.

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.

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 investigative activities including covert means. This position performs various activities to enforce the laws and performs other related duties as assigned to bring individuals and entities into tax compliance.

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

Education:

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

• General Investigative/financial Accounting (Entry Level):
  Minimum of one 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.
• Specialized (Journeyman Level):
  Two years of tax investigative experience which demonstrated the ability to identify and evaluate matters, individuals, and businesses that show a high likelihood of tax non‑compliance warranting possible investigation; obtain and review documentary evidence, analyze and interpret accounting books, records, tax returns and tax information; obtain information and evidence surreptitiously; conduct interviews and obtain statements of relevant information; collect, organize and analyze facts and other evidence to arrive at logical conclusions;
  
  protect integrity of evidence and demonstrate knowledge of the rules of evidence, and search and seizure.

Possession of a law degree from a recognized law school may be substituted for two years of specialized experience.

• Incumbents are required to travel inter or out of state to conduct investigations, attend training and perform other functions.
• Duties may require work at night, weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours to satisfactorily conclude investigative cases or complete special projects, frequently without advance notice of the extraordinary work requirement.

• Valid State of Hawaii Driver’s License.
• Certified Fraud Examiner is desirable.

Eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.

Eligible for 21 days per year.

Eligible for 21 days per year.

Reasonable time off with pay may be provided for jury or…