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 Business Taxes Committee Section (BTCS) researches and analyzes issues, oversees regulatory changes, reviews analysis of proposed legislation affecting the Processing, Policy, and Data Division (PPDD) and Business Tax and Fee Division (BTFD), coordinates changes to tax annotations, and coordinates the updating of CDTFA’s audit and compliance public and confidential manuals.
The Business Taxes Specialist II position will put your organizational, analytical, and communication skills to good use. The BTCS is looking for someone who has strong writing skills, the ability to speak effectively, and an in-depth knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies administered by the CDTFA. Candidates must be able to work both independently and cooperatively on a team.
The incumbent in this position will be responsible for:
- Analyzing sensitive, technical, and complex law and policy issues.
- Developing and preparing documentary support for regulatory proposals.
- Explaining issues and proposals to industry or taxpayer groups, management, and other members of the public at interested parties meetings.
- Reviewing statutory and administrative changes to tax and fee program laws, policies, and procedures.
Additional benefits of working in the BTCS include:
- A friendly work environment where teamwork is encouraged.
- Flexible time off requests.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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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.
