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BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
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Business Taxes Specialist I CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration
JC-519330
- Business Taxes Specialist I BUSINESSTAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
$8,052.00 - $10,079.00 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:
6/10/2026Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) 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 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 over 25 percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas - sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. Working at CDTFA means doing that PLUS, helping businesses and taxpayers across our state in ways you may not have imagined. We are currently seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join our audit team. You will be fully trained in how to audit while receiving all the tools you need to perform your job well. 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. At CDTFA, we believe in lifting each other up and supporting our team members to be their very best. We offer mentoring and training to all team members with the hopes they will find their path to excellence. Under the general direction of the Supervising Tax Auditor II, the Business Taxes Specialist I (BTS I) is the lead auditor for the Special Taxes programs, performs analytical work on the most complex appeals cases, and is responsible for reviewing team members' recommendations resulting from verification of taxpayer records for the various special taxes and fee programs. The BTS I is involved in performing functions in audit review and processing determinations. This position follows general directions for many varied duties and must continually exercise judgment and initiative to complete these tasks with a minimum of supervision. The BTS I is responsible for knowing all facets of these programs including audit issues, headquarters operations, appeals process, and policies and procedures. The BTS I advises team members on these procedures and is responsible for training new team members. Travel may be required up to ten percent (10%) of the time. 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. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position may be located in a high-rise building. Standard office environment. 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. Telework is partially available. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:JC-519330
Position #(s): 291-494-4380-075Working Title:
Business Taxes Specialist IClassification:
BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
$8,052.00 - $10,079.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # ofPositions:
MultipleWork Location:
Sacramento CountyTelework:
HybridJob 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 (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 atCDTFA. 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 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.; about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify
- Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
- Travel may be required up to ten percent (10%) of the time.
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 by the time of appointment. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. Eligibility for Promotional Exams In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications for the Business Taxes Specialist I, 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.