What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION position at CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration?
All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.
Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video
This position shall consider Associate Tax Auditor or Tax Auditor. Find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement below.
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join our team. Working for the California state government means fulfilling an opportunity to be of service your fellow Californians. Working with the CDTFA means doing that PLUS helping businesses and taxpayers across our state in ways you may not have imagined and being fully trained in how to do it while receiving all the tools you need to perform your job well. Not to mention the possibility of lifelong career advancement along the way. At the CDTFA, we believe in lifting each other up and supporting our team members to be their very best. We offer mentoring and training to all team members with the hopes you find your path to excellence.
The Associate Tax Auditor position will be responsible for:
- Instructing new and existing CDTFA team members on audit procedures, tax laws, and regulations.
- Preparing correspondence involving taxpayers and a varied group of representatives from government and private industry, related to California’s IFTA program.
- Developing and producing reports, schedules, pamphlets, manuals, and performing studies.
- Preparing correspondence to taxpayers and a varied group of representatives, from government and private industry, related to California’s International Fuel Tax Agreement program.
- Performing more routine audit functions and prepares appropriate audit reports.
- Developing and producing reports and schedules and may assist on special projects.
HIRING PROCESS: After the Final Filing Date, applications will be reviewed. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process.
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Here is the link to the Tax Auditor examination bulletin.
This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.
Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
- Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
- Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
- Must be able to move/transport materials weighing up to thirty (30) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Depending on your work location, you may be working in a high-rise building.
- Telework is partially available.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
- TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Department Information
Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
- Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
- Travel required at least fifty percent (50%) of the time.
- Position may require overnight travel for up to five (5) consecutive nights to meet training requirements.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 4/18/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
- Prefer knowledge and experience with the various Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
- Possess good communication skills both written and verbal.
- Possess good time management skills.
- Able to work well in a team environment as well as individually with little supervision.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Benefits
Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. In addition, you can look forward to:
- Nearby (third-party) parking.
- Convenient to public transportation.
- Located near major freeway access and multiple eateries.
- CPA Competency Bonus – Total of $3,600 ($4,800 for excluded employees) paid incrementally over time. Must pass CPA exam, meet Bargaining Unit 1 requirements, and be appointed to a permanent full-time position.
For more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State Employees https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Enrica Vasta
(916) 309-0958
Enrica.Vasta@cdtfa.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Contact
(916) 309-8400
EqualEmployment.Opportunity@cdtfa.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Instructions for Applicants
A completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents list under “Required Application Documents” must be submitted with your application package. Applicants who are relying on additional documentation (e.g. transcripts, copy of degrees, certifications, licenses, etc.) in order to prove that they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification (located on the right under “Additional Documentation) must submit those documents with their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your application being disqualified. Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties performed will not be accepted.
Here is the link to the Tax Auditor examination bulletin.
If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Certification Section at certific@cdtfa.ca.gov
For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR’s CalCareers Unit at (866) 844-8671 or CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
