Program Specialist Ii, Franchise Tax Board

Position: PROGRAM SPECIALIST II, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
Job Description and Duties

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Under the general direction of a Technical Resource Manager, the incumbent is responsible for independently reviewing the largest, highly sensitive, most complex, and significant audit cases for Pass-Through Entity or Individual taxpayers. You will assist in the development of complex technical Tax Audit practices and procedures in areas where little to no legal precedent exists, where the potential for litigation is high, and where leadership and coordination is required.

The incumbent is expected to clearly articulate multifaceted information while acting as a specialized subject matter expert in tax law. The incumbent will work well with people, work independently, handle multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.

Additional positions may become available (RPA ).

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Position(s) may be located in any of the following office locations, contingent on office space availability and pending budget approval:

* Sacramento (central office), Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Van Nuys, West Covina, and/or San Francisco, California

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

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for limited remote working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of two days per week for all positions including those that are eligible for telework. This is subject to change.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* PROGRAM SPECIALIST II, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-520606

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

TRS IPTE Technical Reviewer

Classification:

PROGRAM SPECIALIST II, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

$8,020.00 - $10,542.00

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

Department Information

Our mission is to help taxpayers file timely and accurate tax returns and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians.

FTB fosters an environment of equity and inclusion for all, and we welcome everyone to be part of our diverse workforce.

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Special Requirements

* The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172:
All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein.

IMPORTANT NOTICE As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired  must verify your filing status by calling to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB.

All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire,…