SUPERVISING TAX AUDITOR II BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 8,500 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) seeks a Supervising Tax Auditor II to lead a team conducting complex audits, including civil tax fraud cases. You will train staff, plan workloads, and communicate with taxpayers on tax laws and appeal procedures.

Based in the Sacramento Office, this role involves travel and possible partial telework. You may handle special projects and substitute for the Audit Principal as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements are described in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• Supervises an audit team conducting the most difficult audits within the unit, including specialized civil tax fraud audits.
• Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of auditors.
• Communicates with taxpayers regarding issues, solutions, tax laws, and the appeal process.
• Acts as Audit Selector and attends Petition Hearings and Appeals conferences.
• May act for the Audit Principal and handle special projects as needed.

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SUPERVISING TAX AUDITOR II BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Job description

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration

JC-533223 -

JC-533223 - Supervising Tax Auditor
SUPERVISING TAX AUDITOR II BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

$8,452.00 - $11,114.00 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: 10/8/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

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

This position is located in the Sacramento Office.

Under the general direction of the Supervising Tax Auditor (STA) III, Audit Principal, the Supervising Tax Auditor (STA) II supervises an audit team conducting the most difficult audits within the unit, including specialized civil tax fraud audits relating to the various taxes administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). The STA II participates in the hiring process, trains staff, plans, assigns and evaluates the work performed by these auditors, and communicates with taxpayers regarding issues, solutions, tax laws, and the appeal process. The STA II also serves as Audit Selector and attends Petition Hearings and Appeals conferences. The STA II may act for the Audit Principal and handle special projects as needed.

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.

Working Conditions

• Position may be located in a high-rise building.
• Partial telework may be available.
• Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Must be able to move/transport materials weighing up to thirty (30) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work long irregular hours, both in and out of the office in various locations.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING TAX AUDITOR II BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

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-threepercent 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.

• 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 is required fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Position may require overnight travel for up to one consecutive nights to meet training requirements.
• Travel to and work at assigned field sites required at least fifty percent (50%) of the time in various locations statewide, may include evenings, weekends, and/or overnight travel.
• The position may be called to testify in administrative hearing matters and criminal court proceedings.

Eligibility for Promotional Exams

In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications for the SUPERVISING TAX AUDITOR II, 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] .

Contact Information

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

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Audrey Peoples
[phone]

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.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

A completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents list under “Required Application Documents” must be submitted with your application package. Applicants who are relying on additional documentation (e.g. transcripts, copy of degrees, certifications, licenses, etc.) in order to prove that they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification (located on the right under “Additional Documentation) must submit those documents with their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your application being disqualified.

Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties performed will not be accepted.

Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying” section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.

If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Certification Section at [e-mail].

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.