BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 74,169 - 92,895; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable benefits

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

A state tax agency in California is seeking a Business Taxes Compliance Specialist to conduct inspections, ensure compliance with tax laws, and assist in enforcing regulations. This role offers a stable career path with opportunities for training and development in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have experience in compliance activities and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with compliance and enforcement activities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform licensing inspections and compliance checks.
• Conduct administrative seizures as necessary.
• Work in various locations statewide to ensure compliance.

Skills

Compliance activities

Licensing inspections

Fraud scheme identification

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-489827

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-489827

Position #(s):

291-327-8694-091

291-327-8694-052

Working Title:

Inspector

Classification:

BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

$6,646.00 - $8,324.00

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

Shall Consider:

BUSINESS TAXES REPRESENTATIVE

$4,470.00 - $5,078.00 A

$4,610.00 - $5,496.00 B

$5,528.00 - $6,924.00 C

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Yolo County

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 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

Position is located in West Sacramento.

Business Taxes Compliance Specialist:

Under general supervision of the Business Taxes Administrator I, the Business Taxes Compliance Specialist (BTCS) performs complex compliance and enforcement activities, including conducting licensing inspections, conducting administrative seizures, gaining compliance of unlicensed businesses and appearing in court proceedings for CDTFA tax programs including cigarette and tobacco, sales tax and cannabis. The BTCS also prepares appropriate inspection and seizure reports, conducts field observations, assists in identifying interrelated fraud schemes, and performs other related duties to ensure compliance with tax laws including licensing and reporting requirements.

Shall Consider Business Taxes Representative:

Under the close supervision of the Business Taxes Administrator I, the Business Taxes Representative (BTR) assists in performing compliance activities including conducting licensing inspections, assisting with administrative seizures of cigarette and tobacco products and cannabis products, and gaining compliance of unlicensed businesses. The BTR also prepares appropriate inspection documents and may contribute to seizure reports, conducts field observations, assists in identifying interrelated fraud schemes, and performs other related duties to ensure compliance with tax laws including the licensing and reporting requirements.

The Business Taxes Compliance Specialist and the Business Taxes Representative position is designated as a mobile worker position and will require an incumbent to spend the majority of their time (fifty percent or more) working at various locations other than their home or office in a single day (CMAP 1014).

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 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 the link to the exam bulletin for the BUSINESS TAXES REPRESENTATIVE

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 to and work at assigned field sites, at least fifty percent (50%) of the time, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or overnight travel in various locations statewide. To perform the essential duties of the position within the Tax Investigations & Inspections Bureau, staff must complete and pass PC 832 training. Successful completion of PC 832: Arrest, Search, & Seizure, will be required prior to the conclusion of the probationary period and appointment into the Business Taxes Representative classification. Those who are unsuccessful or unable to complete the necessary training within the probationary period will not receive appointment into the position. Limited Peace Officer status is required. As such, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment and may not be appointed to positions within the Tax Investigations & Inspections Bureau. Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), to be a peace officer, a person must either be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
• Education: For classifications where the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) are based on meeting education requirements only: If education is required to meet the MQs please attach a copy of all of your transcripts that show the completion of the required education. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the time of appointment. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org .
  
  

Eligibility for Promotional Exams

In Addition To Meeting The Minimum Qualifications For The BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST, 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 [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 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.

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