What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION position at CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration?
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
The position will be in the Sacramento Headquarters.
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join our team. We offer fulfilling careers and provide a reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, and advancement opportunities. CDTFA offers a Career Center that provides assistance with resumes, mock interviews, interview tips and tricks, and other job opportunities within CDTFA and other state agencies. We are committed to expanding the capabilities of our team members through hands-on training, and classroom training. We foster a community where diverse individuals work together to serve our taxpayers and make California a better place to live and grow.
Working for the California state government provides an opportunity to be of service to your fellow Californians. Working with the CDTFA means doing that while helping businesses and taxpayers across our state better understand their tax and fee responsibilities.
The Audit and Information Section's work processes are done in a team environment where initiative, independence, originality, and professionalism are needed to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The position will challenge your organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The Audit Support Unit (ASU) within the Audit and Information Section is seeking an ambitious and driven individual to join our team in a Business Taxes Specialist (BTS) I position. ASU is looking for an individual with strong written and verbal communication skills, strong research and analytical skills, and project management skills to manage high profile and time sensitive projects.
The incumbent will be responsible for:
Responding to complex tax inquiries received from the taxpayers and the general public.- Assisting the field office audit team with highly technical and complicated tax issues.
- Completing complex and time sensitive assignments as requested by upper management.
- Act in a lead capacity and as a highly skilled technical consultant on large complex projects.
and becoming familiar with:
California Revenue and Taxation Code.- California Tax Regulations.
- CDTFA Tax Annotations.
- California Tax Regulations.
- CDTFA Audit and Compliance Manuals.
- CDTFA operating systems.
Additional benefits of working in ASU include:
A friendly work environment where teamwork is encouraged.- Flexible time off requests.
The BTS I position is an excellent opportunity for you to learn and apply California's tax laws, in addition to sharpening your verbal and written communication skills, research skills and organizational skills. You will find additional information about the job in the duty statement.
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.
This is a re-advertisement of JC-443927. If you previously applied under JC-443927 you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-474015 in order to be considered.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Standard office environment.
- 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.
- 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.- BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
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 may be required up to five percent (5%) of the time.
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: 5/1/2025Who 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section of this job posting for additional information.
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.
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:
Kathy Katayama
(916) 309-5080
Kathy.Katayama@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.
Statement of Qualifications
- Name on SOQ.
- Job Control number on SOQ. SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, double-spaced.
Describe in detail your experience, knowledge, education, and skills that qualify you for this position.
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.
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.
