Audit Principal — Lead Tax Audits & Field Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

• Job Code #: JC-523962
• Position #(s): -002
• Working Title: Audit Principal
• Classification: SUPERVISING TAX AUDITOR III BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
• Salary Range: $9,750.00 – $12,813.00
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Cook County, IL
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Under the general direction of the Business Taxes Administrator (BTA) III (Office Administrator), the Supervising Tax Auditor (STA) III (Audit Principal) is responsible for the administration of the audit program in the field offices. The Audit Principal plans, organizes and directs audit programs through subordinate supervisors and provides audit program guidance to field office supervisors. The incumbent is responsible for office audit functions including in‑depth field auditing and other administrative activities related to enforcing applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

The incumbent also fosters cooperation and integrates functions between audit and compliance staff. The position requires travel up to forty percent (40%) of the time, which may include overnight stays.

• The employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information.
• Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and to successfully pass a background investigation.
• Requires travel up to forty percent (40%) of the time, including potential overnight travel.

Competition is limited to individuals who meet at least one of the following promotional examination criteria:

• Have a permanent civil service appointment with CDTFA.
• Are current or former employees of the legislature for two or more years as defined in Government Code 18990.
• Are current or former non‑elected exempt employees of the executive branch for two or more consecutive years as defined in Government Code 18992.
• Are persons retired from the United States military honorably discharged from active duty, with a service disability or honorably discharged from active duty, as defined in Government Code 18991.

• Final Filing Date: 7/22/2026.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification and submit a complete application package.
• Required documents include the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678, a Statement of Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ), and any supporting evidence of qualifications.
• Applications may be submitted electronically via Cal Career or in hard copy to the provided address.

• Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinforcements, or list eligibility.
• SROA and/or Surplus candidates are given priority; other eligible applicants may be considered only if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact.

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations or eligibility, contact the EEO office as listed on this posting.