Business Taxes Specialist , Board Of Equalization

Job Summary

Senior Tax Auditor (Business Taxes Specialist I, Board of Equalization) is a permanent, full‑time position located in Sacramento Field Office. The posted salary ranges from $8,052.00 to $10,079.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 3/10/2026

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Under general supervision of the Supervising Tax Auditor (STA) II, the Business Taxes Specialist I independently conducts the most difficult and complex audits, typically consisting of the largest industrial corporations reporting substantial tax liability and reporting errors involving significant additional taxes. Independently conducts fraud/tax evasion audits and may testify in court to liabilities determined. The BTS I makes audit appointments; meets with taxpayers and their representatives;

explains the audit findings; prepares appropriate audit reports and written correspondence to taxpayers and performs other related duties as necessary.

This position may be required to rotate into the audit review position. The role is designated as a mobile worker position and will require an incumbent to spend at least fifty percent of the time working at various locations other than their home or office in a single day. (CMAP 1014) Positions within California require the incumbent to travel at least fifty percent (50%) of the time, which includes overnight travel.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

Work Conditions

• Position may be located in a high‑rise building.
• Partial telework may be available.
• Standard office environment (e.g., artificial lighting, controlled temperature, among others).
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Must be able to move/transport materials weighing up to thirty (30) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work long, irregular hours, both in and out of the office, in various locations.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Business Taxes Specialist I, Board of Equalization

• Have a permanent civil service appointment with CDTFA, or
• Are current or former employees of the legislature for 2 or more years as defined in Government Code 18990, or
• Are current or former non‑elected exempt employees of the executive branch for 2 or more consecutive years as defined in Govt. Code 18992, or
• 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. Applicants must provide a copy of discharge papers (DD 214) for verification purposes at the time of application.

Under certain circumstances other employees may be allowed to compete under provisions of Rules 234, 235 and 235.2. California Code of Regulations Rules 233, 234, 235.2 and 237 contain provisions regarding civil service status and eligibility for promotional examinations. If you are unsure of your eligibility for promotional examinations, please contact

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• Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
• Travel is required fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Position may require overnight…