TAX TECHNICIAN I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) in Glendale, CA seeks a Tax Technician I to perform tax-related duties under supervision. The role emphasizes applying departmental laws and policies, maintaining taxpayer accounts, and communicating with taxpayers about delinquencies.

This is a permanent, full-time, in-office position with opportunities for growth within CDTFA. The position requires compliance with background checks, fingerprinting, and potential limited travel for

Responsibilities

• Applying laws, rules and policies related to CDTFA programs.
• Issuing permits and performing account maintenance.
• Contact taxpayers about delinquencies; handling mail and payments.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531011

• Position #: 291-293-1973-765


• Position #: 291-293-1973-759

Working Title: Tax Technician I

Classification: TAX TECHNICIAN I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Salary: $3,480.00 - $4,357.00 A

Salary: $3,742.00 - $4,677.00 B

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: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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 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.

To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a7w_igqDU )

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 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

This position is located in the Glendale Office.

Under the close supervision of the Business Taxes Administrator (BTA) I, the Tax Technician (TT) I performs the less complex technical duties and support functions for the unit. This may include, but is not limited to, applying laws, rules and policies relating to the California Department of Tax & Fee Administration’s (CDTFA) programs, issuing permits, performing account maintenance, initiating contact with taxpayers about delinquencies, accessing taxpayer information, processing incoming and outgoing mail, which may include payments, and sensitive or confidential mail and/or material. Travel may be required up to five percent (5%) of the time for training purposes.

How did you hear about this opportunity? Tell us in this brief survey.

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.

This is the link to the exam bulletin for the TAX TECHNICIAN I

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.


• Position may require overnight travel for up to five consecutive nights to meet training requirements.

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).