Business Taxes Specialist Ii, Board Of Equalization

Overview

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is recruiting for a Business Taxes Specialist II (BTS II). The role coordinates, monitors, and evaluates multiple tax and fee programs, leads large-scale, multi-program field audits, provides training to audit staff, and advises taxpayers on the application of tax and fee laws. Salary: $8,020.00 – $10,542.00 per month. Final Filing Date: 7/30/2026.

New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

• Organize, coordinate, and oversee complex multi-tax and fee program audits.
• Work directly with IRS and CDTFA management, staff, accountants, tax managers, attorneys, and corporate officers of large national and international companies.
• Serve as a liaison with the IRS, CDTFA, and Joint Operations Center (JOC) participating states.
• Develop anomalies and analytical insights used to generate audit leads.
• Provide expert-level guidance on tax and fee laws to staff and taxpayers.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state up to 75 percent of the time to support audit operations.

• Position may be located in a high-rise building; standard office environment.
• Requires being in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Ability to move/transport materials weighing up to twenty (20) pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Telework is partially available.

Minimum qualifications are described in the Class Specification for the Business Taxes Specialist II, Board of Equalization. The role is subject to the requirements of CDTFA and related civil service rules.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Applications may be submitted electronically through Cal Career or by mail/in person as indicated in the posting. Final Filing Date: 7/30/2026.

Who May Apply:
Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, or eligible for SROA/Surplus priorities are preferred; other eligible applicants may be considered if space allows.

How to Apply:

Submit the Application Package (STD 678 and required documents) electronically via  or by mail/in person to the CDTFA Talent Acquisition Section. If submitting by mail, use the provided address. See the posting for the exact address and packaging requirements.

Required Application Package Documents:
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic application), resume, and a completed Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ).

CDTFA participates in E-Verify; background checks and fingerprinting may be required. Travel may be required up to 75% of the time, including evenings, weekends, and overnight travel. Applicants needing accommodations for the hiring interview process should request by the time of scheduling. EEO statements and diversity information are included in the posting.

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Christopher Miller

For reasonable accommodations or equal employment opportunity questions, contact the department’s EEO Office.