All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.
Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join our team. We offer fulfilling careers and provide a reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, and advancement opportunities. CDTFA offers a Career Center that provides assistance with resumes, mock interviews, interview tips and tricks, and other job opportunities within CDTFA and other state agencies. We are committed to expanding the capabilities of our team members through hands-on training, and classroom training. We foster a community where diverse individuals work together to serve our taxpayers and make California a better place to live and grow.
Working for the California state government provides an opportunity to be of service to your fellow Californians. Working with the CDTFA means doing that while helping businesses and taxpayers across our state better understand their tax and fee responsibilities.
The Audit and Information Section's work processes are done in a team environment where initiative, independence, originality, and professionalism are needed to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The position will challenge your organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The Audit Support Unit (ASU) within the Audit and Information Section is seeking an ambitious and driven individual to join our team in a Business Taxes Specialist (BTS) I position. ASU is looking for an individual with strong written and verbal communication skills, strong research and analytical skills, and project management skills to manage high profile and time sensitive projects.
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Responding to complex tax inquiries received from the taxpayers and the general public.
- Assisting the field office audit team with highly technical and complicated tax issues.
- Completing complex and time sensitive assignments as requested by upper management.
- Act in a lead capacity and as a highly skilled technical consultant on large complex projects.
and becoming familiar with:
- California Revenue and Taxation Code.
- California Tax Regulations.
- California Tax Regulations.
- CDTFA Audit and Compliance Manuals.
Additional benefits of working in ASU include:
- A friendly work environment where teamwork is encouraged.
- Flexible time off requests.
The BTS I position is an excellent opportunity for you to learn and apply California's tax laws, in addition to sharpening your verbal and written communication skills, research skills and organizational skills. You will find additional information about the job in the duty statement.
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.
