BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST II, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) in Sacramento is seeking a Business Taxes Specialist II to lead multifaceted tax and fee projects and coordinate policy initiatives with CDTFA units, other state revenue agencies, and the federal government.

This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid telework, growth opportunities, and the chance to shape tax programs and compliance efforts while collaborating across agencies and levels of government.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of tax and fee policies and procedures with other units within the CDTFA, other state revenue agencies and the federal government.
• Leads the implementation of new tax and fee laws.
• Liaisons with other agencies in the administration of our tax and fee programs.
• Researches, investigates, and helps to resolve complex tax and fee, audit, compliance and operational issues.
• Develops reports for management regarding various tax and fee programs.
• Prepares written correspondence on the application of tax and fee laws for the public.

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537029

Position #(s): 291-498-4379-004

Working Title: Business Taxes Specialist II

Classification: BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST II, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Salary: $8,020.00 - $10,542.00

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: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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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.

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 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 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 offers 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 our 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 Specialist II In The Special Tax And Fee Policy Section (STFPS) Serves As a Lead On And Coordinates Multifaceted Tax And Fee Program Projects Under The Business Taxes Administrator II. In Doing This, The Incumbent:

• Leads the development of tax and fee policies and procedures with other units within the CDTFA, other state revenue agencies and the federal government.
• Leads the implementation of new tax and fee laws.
• Liaisons with other agencies in the administration of our tax and fee programs.
• Researches, investigates, and helps to resolve complex tax and fee, audit, compliance and operational issues.
• Develops reports for management regarding various tax and fee programs.
• Prepares written correspondence on the application of tax and fee laws for the public.

Working in the STFPS provides team members the opportunity to work on all aspects of our tax and fee programs and works cooperatively with all areas in the agency. Working in the section also exposes team members to our revenue system, registration process, return process, compliance functions, appeal process, audit process, other agencies, and all levels of our agency’s management team.

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.

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 may be required up to five percent (5%) of the time.

Eligibility for Promotional Exams

• 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] .

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.