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Agency Overview:

The Department of Revenue's core mission is to collect the revenues required to support the business of the Commonwealth, to make a difference in the lives of children by enforcing the financial responsibilities of parenthood, and to assist Massachusetts cities and towns in sound and efficient fiscal management.

 Vision Statement:

 Our vision is to conduct our operations in a manner that inspires public confidence in government by administering and enforcing tax, child support and municipal finance laws in ways that are innovative, customer-focused, and transparent.

 Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) Mission:

The CIB mission is to preserve the integrity of the Commonwealth's tax system by investigating and seeking prosecution of tax-related crimes that will generate the maximum deterrent effect, enhance voluntary compliance, and promote public confidence in the tax system.

 Position Summary:

The Deputy Director of the Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) assists the Director with the operation of the Criminal Investigations Bureau within the Department of Revenue. CIB investigators work on cases concerning individuals and corporate entities suspected of tax evasion, filing false tax returns, knowingly failing to file tax returns, and/or failing to remit tax payments in the areas of income, sales, meals, withholding or excise taxes. If criminal activity can be established, these cases are referred to the Attorney General's Office and/or county District Attorneys' Offices for criminal prosecution. The cases may also be referred to the DOR Audit Bureau for audit or assessment. The CIB Deputy Director assists with the management of investigations to ensure that cases include ample, solid evidence to successfully prosecute the defendant(s) who are charged with engaging in criminal activities. Major responsibilities include:

• Advising CIB investigators on case work and legal proceedings.
• Assisting with the development of CIB policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Establishing relationships with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors' offices.
• Supporting the Director's work as the Co-Chair of the Illegal Tobacco Task Force.
• Assisting with field investigations and other work assignments as needed.

• Assisting with CIB hiring, training, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, and employee grievances.

An external candidate recommended for a position with the Department of Revenue will be subject to extended background checks by the agency and the Executive Office of the Governor that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.