Business Taxes Specialist , Board Of Equalization

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-509297
Position #(s):

-057

Working Title:

Business Taxes Specialist
Classification: BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Salary: $8,052.00 - $10,079.00 (minimum salary for new state candidates)
Number of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services. CDTFA administered programs account for about 23% of all state revenue. Tax programs are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. CDTFA seeks new employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives in all areas.

Employees receive reliable income, stable benefits, work‑life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that their work has a direct impact on the lives of others.

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All applicants will be considered; however, SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. The Audit Support Unit (ASU) within the Audit and Information Section seeks an ambitious and driven individual to join our team in a Business Taxes Specialist (BTS) I position. ASU requires strong written and verbal communication skills, research and analytical skills, and project management skills to manage high‑profile and time‑sensitive projects.

• Respond to complex tax inquiries received from taxpayers and the general public.
• Assist the field office audit team with highly technical and complicated tax issues.
• Complete complex and time‑sensitive assignments as requested by upper management.
• Act in a lead capacity and serve as a highly skilled technical consultant on large complex projects.

• California Revenue and Taxation Code
• California Tax Regulations
• CDTFA Tax Annotations
• CDTFA Audit and Compliance Manuals
• CDTFA operating systems

• A friendly work environment where teamwork is encouraged.
• Flexible time‑off requests.

• This employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E‑Verify, please go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and to successfully pass a background investigation.
• Travel may be required up to five percent (5%) of the time.

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.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

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

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 (2) or more years as defined in Government Code 18990.
• Are current or former non‑elected exempt employees of the executive branch for two (2) 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. Applicants must provide a copy of discharge papers (DD 214) for verification purposes at the time of application.

Under certain…