Investigator - Department of Revenue - State Tax Division, See Counties

Overview

The Criminal Investigation Division, the enforcement arm of the West Virginia Department of Revenue, State Tax Division, is seeking applicants for a position as an Investigator Associate. Under general supervision, at the full-performance level, this position will independently conduct investigations of violations of state laws, agency policies, and regulations administered and overseen by the State Tax Division. Work involves direct public contact as well as contact with business representatives, attorneys, and government officials.

These positions are subject to being in on-call status during non-business hours.

The successful candidate will investigate, inspect, report, and work to obtain evidence of reported fraud and violations of statutes administered and overseen by the State Tax Division while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

• Complete oral and written reports.
• Conduct routine inspections of businesses.
• Investigate tax violations related to cigarettes, motor fuel, soft drinks, consumer sales tax, withholding tax, use tax, business registration, bingo & raffle licenses, and other tax types.
• Investigate situations of potential non-compliance and complaints made to the agency about delinquent taxpayers.
• Research and investigate tax fraud using computer aided research using various databases, and courthouse records.
• Apply laws, regulations and policies to investigate cases.
• Inspect bills of lading, tax returns, financial documents, and other supporting information in building a case.
• Conduct field investigations to ascertain facts and obtain evidence on reported violations; obtain statements concerning alleged violations.
• Explain pertinent laws or other agency regulations as it relates to a suspected violation during the investigation process.
• Testify in court.
• Investigate businesses for proper licenses and cite for violations.
• Keep records and make oral and/or written reports of all investigations.
• Locate witnesses and obtain facts and evidence needed by attorneys in litigation of cases.
• Interview subjects of investigation, complainants and witnesses using prescribed procedures.
• May check business records to determine the amount of taxes due to the state.
• Complete criminal prosecution reports, issue citations, file criminal complaints, secure warrants, and follow other protocols with the permission of agency leadership, where applicable.

• May work with tax and revenue auditors, compliance agents, and others as assigned. This position may also be responsible for the service of distress warrants and other documents, as well as the execution of seizures.

Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

AND

Experience: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in law enforcement or investigative work or in determining eligibility for credit, insurance or government programs.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid driver’s license and the availability of an automobile is required. Qualification to possess and use firearms may be required.

* Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.*

PG: 14 $ 39,461 - $68,582

Market Rate: $61,044

Email applications to Tax Careers

Mail to:
Tax Commissioner
WV State Tax Division
P.O. Box 11771
Charleston, WV 25339

Please include posting number TCID
260010 and job title Investigator 1 on application.

Note: Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP’s on-line method, are not forwarded to the Tax Division.

Division of Personnel application can be found online HERE (Download application and save to your computer.)