Business Taxes Specialist , Board Of Equalization

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Job Code #: JC-509593

Position #(s): -009

Working Title: Senior Tax Auditor

Classification: BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Salary: $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.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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 FA 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.

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

Position located in Glendale or Riverside.

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Tax Auditor (STA) II, the Business Taxes Specialist (BTS) I independently conducts the most complex audits, typically involving multi-level operations and retail locations. The BTS I independently conducts fraud/tax evasion audits and may testify in court to liabilities determined. The BTS I makes audit appointments; meets with taxpayers and their representatives; explains audit findings;

prepares audit reports and written correspondence to taxpayers; conducts data analysis for the Cannabis and Sales Suppression Section (CSSS); and performs other related duties as necessary. This position may be required to rotate into the audit review position.

The position requires the incumbent to travel at least fifty percent (50%) of the time, including overnight travel.

This position is designated as a mobile worker position and will require an incumbent to spend the majority of their time (fifty percent or more) working at various locations other than their home or office in a single day.

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
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• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-verify
• Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
• Travel to and work at assigned field sites, at least fifty percent (50%) of the time, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or overnight travel in various locations statewide.

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…