Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-503651

Position #(s):

291-492-4380-040

Working Title:

Senior Tax Auditor

Classification:

BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

$8,052.00 - $10,079.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.

To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a7w\_igqDU )

Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

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 will be located in our Sacramento, Headquarters office or one of the state field offices (Bakersfield, Cerritos, Diamond Bar, Fresno, Glendale, Oakland, Rancho Mirage, Redding, Riverside, Salinas, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Ana, Santa Rosa, Ventura). The location of the position will be based on the location of the most qualified candidate.

Working for the California state government allows an opportunity to be of service to your fellow Californians. Working with the California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA) means doing that PLUS helping businesses and taxpayers across our state in ways you may not have imagined. You will be fully trained in how to audit while receiving all the tools you need to perform your job well. You also be given the opportunity 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 CDTFA promotes and supports telework and these positions will require travel up to 50% of the time. Travel may occur both in and out of state as we have taxpayers throughout the U.S.

These positions are under the supervision of the Supervising Tax Auditor II and performs the more difficult and complex field audits or examinations of taxpayer's accounts and records.

The incumbents in these positions will learn the application of tax laws as they will be responsible for:

• Analyzing business records and taxpayer claims for refunds.
• Corresponding with taxpayers, attorneys, and accountants.

The Business Taxes Specialist I position is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and apply California's tax laws, develop leadership skills and sharpen your communication and auditing skills.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

This is a re-advertisement of JC-487963. If you previously applied under JC-487963 you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-503651 in order to be considered.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

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 up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Position may require overnight travel for up to four (4) consecutive nights to meet training requirements.

Eligibility for Promotional Exams

In Addition To Meeting The Minimum Qualifications For The Business Taxes Specialist I, Competition Is Limited To Individuals Who Meet At Least One Of The Following Promotional Examination Criteria:

• Have a permanent civil service appointment with CDTFA, or
• Are current or former employees of the legislature for 2 or more years as defined in Government Code 18990, or
• Are current or former non-elected exempt employees of the executive branch for 2 or more consecutive years as defined in Govt. Code 18992, or
• Are persons retired from the United States military honorably discharged from active duty with a service disability or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code 18991. Applicants must provide a copy of discharge papers (DD 214) for verification purposes at the time of application.

Under certain circumstances other employees may be allowed to compete under provisions of Rules 234, 235 and 235.2. California Code of Regulations Rules 233, 234, 235.2 and 237 contain provisions regarding civil service status and eligibility for promotional examinations. If you are unsure of your eligibility for promotional examinations, please contact [email protected] .

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.