STUDENT ASSISTANT

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking an Enterprise Quality Assurance Analyst Assistant in Sacramento, working as a Student Assistant in-office. You will participate in testing and analysis of software applications, supporting the Hybrid Agile SDLC, and learning requirements analysis and testing practices.

Under supervision, you will learn to perform analytical studies and testing, supporting application development activities while aligning with CDTFA

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Information Technology courses or pursuing an IT degree.
• Willingness to learn software testing and SDLC concepts.
• Interest in analytical studies and quality assurance practices.

Responsibilities

• Participate in testing and analysis of software applications.
• Learn and support the Hybrid Agile SDLC, including requirements analysis and testing practices.
• Assist with analytical studies and support other development activities.

Skills

Software testing

Requirements analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Currently enrolled in Information Technology courses

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532344

Position #(s): 291-381-4870-908

Working Title: Enterprise Quality Assurance Analyst Assistant

Classification: STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A

$3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B

$3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C

$3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D

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: In Office

Job Type: Student Assistant

Department Information

"Discover what makes CDTFA an employer of choice by exploring a video of our vibrant campus!"\

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

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

Under the close supervision of the Information Technology Manager I (IT Manager I), and in a learning capacity, the Student Assistant will function as the Enterprise Quality Assurance Analyst Assistant. The incumbent will participate in the testing and analysis of software applications to meet the organization’s current and evolving business needs. The incumbent will learn and support the Hybrid Agile System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including system design, development, testing, implementation, and post-implementation support, with a focus on requirements analysis and testing practices. The incumbent is responsible for learning to perform analytical studies and application testing, and to support other application development activities. Work will be performed in accordance with CDTFA’s Mission and Values, and is geared toward fulfilling the Platform Development Services Section’s (PDSS) unit goals while focusing on the needs of our business programs across the department.

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‑523231. If you previously applied under JC‑523231 you would need to re‑apply under this new Job Control, JC‑532344 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.

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, a formerly incarcerated youth, or a victim of human trafficking as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

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.


• Currently enrolled in Information Technology courses or have a curriculum centered on graduating with an Information Technology Degree. Employment in this class is based on continued enrollment in a college program closely related to IT.

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. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org .