TAX ADMINISTRATOR I, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Employment Development Department; California; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California is seeking a Tax Administrator I to lead UI/DI program activities in the Integrity and Accounting Division. The TA I will supervise staff, develop policies, and ensure accurate claims processing while upholding fraud prevention standards.

This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid telework from Sacramento County, with a standard 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule, Mon–Fri, and a salary range of $8,109.00 to $10,583.00 per month.

Qualifications

• Strong UI background required.
• Experience supervising professional and technical staff.
• Involves fraud prevention and claims processing for UI.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise UI/DI program activities as part of the Section's operating groups.
• Mentor and support professional and technical staff.
• Contribute to policy, strategy, and goals within the Integrity and Accounting Division.

Skills

UI background

Leadership

Supervisory

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-535709

Position #(s)

280-653-4332-013

Working Title

Tax Administrator I

Classification

TAX ADMINISTRATOR I, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

$8,109.00 - $10,583.00

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

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and subject to change as business needs arise.
Are you interested in being part of a leadership team that supports and manages those making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians? Do you set high standards for yourself, work well under pressure, organized, and self‑motivated? Are you an individual who thrives in a production‑oriented work environment?
The Employment Development Department is seeking committed, independent, and organized individuals that possess a strong Unemployment Insurance (UI) background to be part of a management team committed to supporting the Department mission, vision and strategic goals.
Under the general direction of the Section Chief, the Tax Administrator I (TA I) has management and supervisory responsibilities for the Section's operating groups.
The TA I manages, supervises, coaches, mentors, and supports the efforts of professional and technical staff engaged in activities for the UI and Disability Insurance (DI) programs.
The TA I actively participates as a contributing member of the Integrity and Accounting Division management team in determining policies, strategies, goals, objectives, activities, fraud prevention and detection, and claims processing for UI program.
Position(s) exist in Sacramento County.
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Examination/Assessment

If selected for hire you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.
The TAX ADMINISTRATOR I is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the TA I exam is tentatively scheduled for OCTOBER 2026.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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.