Principal Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board

Job Posting:

Principal Compliance Representative

Employment Development Department

JC-530197 - Principal Compliance Representative

Principal Compliance Representative, Franchise Tax Board

$6,956.00 - $8,705.00 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: 9/13/2026

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Work Location:

1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Telework:
Hybrid

Hybrid work schedule may be eligible. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

Under the general direction of the Tax Administrator I, the incumbent will serve as a compliance expert providing programmatic support for the Tax Branch. The Principal Compliance Representative (PCR) acts as a highly skilled, independent, compliance expert performing the most complex, difficult, and sensitive tax functions specifically related to protecting the rights of the taxpayers during the employment tax assessment and collection processes.

The PCR uses a high degree of judgment and extensive knowledge of statutes, regulations and compliance procedures in order to investigate, analyze and respond to the most sensitive and complex issues pertaining to statewide compliance practices, policies, and legal issues. These issues may arise from correspondence of a controlled nature related to Tax Branch activities such as audits, collections, adjustments to employer accounts, benefit charges and over payment establishments, which may require a written response.

The PCR is responsible for receiving and processing Offers in Compromise (OIC) cases, requiring investigation of potential assets and ability to liquidate tax debts, analysis of the application, and providing recommendations as they relate to the OIC program.

• PRINCIPAL COMPLIANCE REPRESENTATIVE, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities:
Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Downtown Sacramento near light rail.

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.

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at  All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification…