"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.
"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."
"As a member of the
Strategic Leadership Team, I devote long hours to improving the
Department's internal and external customer service. I value the
Department's commitment to providing me and my staff with cutting edge
work tools and a quality work environment while encouraging a balance of
work and personal growth. The benefits and retirement packages allow me
peace of mind so that I may concentrate on achieving my personal and
work goals."
