C. E. A.

State of California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration is seeking an Assistant Deputy Director of Audits to lead statewide auditing programs across field offices, CAS, and ARS. The role shapes tax policy, ensures revenue integrity, and drives operational efficiency in a large, complex agency.

Including collaboration with executive leadership, this position develops strategic plans, oversees general operations, and mentors a broad team to reach CDTFA objectives while navigating hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government organization and public administration principles.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct multidisciplinary staff and programs.
• Experience in policy formulation and development for state programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct tax program activities related to auditing functions across field offices.
• Develop and advise on statewide sales and use tax policies and procedures.
• Lead statewide strategic planning to improve efficiency and alignment with CDTFA goals.

Skills

Policy analysis

Public administration

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

CEA qualification

Job description

Job Posting:Assistant Deputy Director, Field Operations Division - Audit

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration

JC-530910 - Assistant Deputy Director, Field Operations Division - Audit

$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

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

Few great things are ever truly accomplished alone. The most successful organizations are built by leaders who bring people together, inspire teams to reach their potential, and create a culture of support, innovation, collaboration, and growth.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Field Operations Division (FOD) of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA), the Assistant Deputy Director of Audits manages and directs the tax program activities as they relate to auditing functions of the FOD, which includes statewide offices, branch offices, and out-of-state offices, as well as the Computer Audit Specialist (CAS) and Audit Review Section (ARS), to ensure that tax revenues are assessed in an equitable, effective, and efficient manner to provide General Fund and special fund revenue for state and local jurisdictions. In coordination with the Deputy Director and executive management, the incumbent provides consultation and advice, develops and makes recommendations on sales and use tax statewide policies and procedures, tax programs, and administrative issues relative to the overall operations of the field offices, as well as the Computer Audit Specialist (CAS) and Audit Review Section (ARS). In addition, the incumbent develops and provides consultations and advice to the Deputy Director of FOD, as well as the Chief Deputy Director and Director of CDTFA, on sales and use tax statewide policies and procedures, tax programs, and administrative issues relative to the overall operations of the field offices as they relate to the audit functions of the department. The incumbent develops or assists the Deputy Director in the development of and implements a statewide strategic plan to improve efficiencies and reach the Field Operations Division’s goals, as well as to ensure consistency with the Department’s strategic direction in the division’s program and operational plans. The Assistant Deputy Director reviews, evaluates, and implements tax program effectiveness and operational efficiency with specialization and focus in auditing functions.

Travel may be required up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the time.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for part-time 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.

At this time, 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 PersonalLeave Program.

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

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Partial telework may be available.
• Travel may be required up to twenty-five percent (25%) of the time.

Minimum Requirements

• C. E. A.

Assistant Deputy Director, Field Operations Division - Audit

Classification:

C. E. A. $10,349.00 - $12,526.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

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Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledgeof the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of theLegislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving;principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’sEqual Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies,organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence andsupport of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative workingrelationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyzecomplex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to thedepartment’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in theformulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other governmentsettings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A – Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B – Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C – Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professionalskills that are required at this level.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

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.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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

Hiring Unit Contact:

Harry Lucho

(916) 309‑8204

[e-mail]

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.

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