BUSINESS TAXES ADMINISTRATOR III, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,940 - 150,180; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable benefits

Work-life balance

Paid holidays

Career development programs

Job summary

A government agency in California is seeking a Business Taxes Administrator III to oversee the Special Tax and Fee Policy Section. This role involves leading a team, developing tax policies, and analyzing programs to improve efficiency. The ideal candidate will have expertise in tax administration and strong leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and the opportunity to impact the lives of Californians positively.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and developing tax policies.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate program processes.
• Excellent communication skills to advise on tax procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control activities of the Special Tax and Fee Policy Section.
• Develop policies and analyze tax program processes.
• Advise on tax policy development and coordinate with other units.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Experience in tax administration

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details

Classification: BUSINESS TAXES ADMINISTRATOR III, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Job Code #: JC-507248

Position #: 291-498-4320-002

Working Title: Administrator

Salary: $11,285.00 - $13,457.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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.

Job Description & Duties

All applicants will be considered; however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.

The position will be in the Sacramento Headquarters May Lee State Office Complex.

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join us. We offer fulfilling careers and provide a reliable income, stable benefits, work‑life balance, paid holidays, and advancement opportunities. CDTFA provides a Career Center that helps with resumes, mock interviews, interview tips and tricks, and other job opportunities within CDTFA and other state agencies.

We are committed to growing the capabilities of our team members with our excellent hands‑on training, classroom training, and mentoring program. We build a community where you can work with diverse individuals to explore ways of being creative and innovative to make processes more efficient.

A Business Taxes Administrator III in the Special Tax and Fee Policy Section (STFPS) through subordinate supervisors plans, directs, controls, organizes, and evaluates the activities of the STFPS. The role involves making decisions concerning the administration of the STFPS, serving in a key leadership capacity on the tax policy management team, and contributing to the Processing, Policy, and Data Division (PPDD) and the overall management team of CDTFA. Responsibilities include developing policy and procedures, analyzing program processes for all tax programs administered by the Business Tax and Fee Division, and coordinating the work and administration of STFPS with other CDTFA units and external entities. Provide expert advice on the development of tax policy and procedures.

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 CDTFA salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies that occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin. Additional information about the job is contained 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.

Eligibility for Promotional Exams

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications for the Business Taxes Administrator III, 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 Government 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 [e-mail].

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 workplace. 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.