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Work Life Quality
New York State Tax Department Employee "My position enables me to balance my work and home life. I have challenging and rewarding work assignments and I also have time to enjoy my family.  What's more, the health and retirement benefits are incredible."

The Department of Taxation and Finance recognizes the importance of work life quality and knows that the employees create results. Creativity, morale and commitment improve when work and personal and family lives are balanced. To promote this balance the Department offers a progressive and flexible environment that supports personal and professional growth.

Work life quality initiatives that help build and retain a high-quality work force include:

• A 37.5 hour work week
• Flexible work schedules
• State-of-the-art work facilities
• A highly competitive benefits package

Among the Department's many benefits are:

• Excellent health care coverage
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave packages
• A superior retirement plan with vested benefits in five years and free participation after 10 years
• A variety of payroll deduction savings plans
• A New York State Flex Spending Account
• Tuition assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program
• An Employee Wellness Program
• A Child and Elder Care Resource Referral Service

The Department also uses technology to improve work life quality. Some employees participate in telecommuting on certain work days, allowing them to strike a healthy balance between real work and real life. The Department of Taxation and Finance is committed to providing its employees with the creative and effective means to balance their careers, personal life, family life, community involvement and individual growth.

New York State Tax Department Employee "After both of my children started elementary school, I began to look at job opportunities.  When Tax and Finance offered me an interesting position, I took it immediately. I'm able to work from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. which allows me to meet my children at the bus stop."

E-mail your resume and cover letter to us: careers@tax.state.ny.us

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