Associate Tax Auditor, Board Of Equalization

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-509802
Position #:

-010

Working Title:

Senior Tax Auditor
Classification: ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Salary: $6,646.00 - $8,740.00
Number of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Yolo County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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. CDTFA administers sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. Employees benefit from reliable income, stable benefits, work‑life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and personal fulfillment. Department website:

All applicants will be considered; however, SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. This is a re‑advertisement of JC‑506752. If you previously applied under JC‑506752, you must re‑apply under JC‑509802 to be considered. The position is located in West Sacramento and is under the general direction of the Supervising Tax Auditor.

As an Associate Tax Auditor (ATA) you will independently conduct audits primarily of retailers in the restaurant and cannabis industry, and other business enterprises.

Duties include:

• Conduct fraud/tax‑evasion audits and may testify in court regarding liabilities determined.
• Make audit appointments; meet with taxpayers and their representatives; explain audit findings; and prepare audit reports and written correspondence to taxpayers.
• Travel up to fifty percent of the time, including overnight travel.
• Work as a mobile worker, spending majority of time at various locations outside home or office.

All positions may be eligible for partial telework under Government Code 14200 for California residents; telework/hybrid schedules require reporting to the office at least a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

• The employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• Employee must be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
• Position requires travel at least fifty percent of the time, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or overnight travel across the state.
• Work long irregular hours both in and out of the office at various locations.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications for the Associate Tax Auditor, competition is limited to individuals who meet at least one of the following promotional examination criteria:

• Has a permanent civil service appointment with CDTFA.
• Is a current or former employee of the legislature for two or more years.
• Is a current or former non‑elected exempt employee of the executive branch for two or more consecutive years.
• Is a retired U.S. military personnel honorably discharged from active duty with a service disability or honorably discharged from active duty. Applicants must provide a copy of DD‑214 for verification.

Under certain circumstances, other employees may compete under Rules 234, 235, and 235.2. If unsure of eligibility for promotional examinations, contact

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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. 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.