BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

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 This position will be located in our Sacramento, Headquarters office or one of the state field offices (Fresno, Glendale, Oakland, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Rosa, Ventura). The location of the position will be based on the location of the most qualified candidate. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) Audit and Information Section is looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and dynamic trainer to join our Audit Training Unit. Do you have a strong knowledge of the tax and fee laws, regulations, and policies, and have extensive experience in field audit procedures? Do you enjoy public speaking and traveling throughout the state? If so, the Business Tax and Fee Division's Audit Training Instructor position is a great job for you! The focus of this position will be developing, writing, and revising new and existing professional tax audit and tax law training courses, updating and creating training materials related to the technology used, and working on training related projects and assignments. The remainder of the time will be spent as an instructor in the classroom instructing law and audit classes at our headquarters and field offices. Candidates should have experience in teaching or public speaking and have strong verbal and written communication skills. Candidates must be well organized, innovative, and able to work both cooperatively on a team and independently. This position will require travel up to 50% of the time. The instructor in our Audit Training Unit is responsible for: • Independently conducting complex and sensitive tax and fee training courses. • Evaluating student performance. • Selecting and training volunteer training instructors. • Recommending re-training or additional training when appropriate. The instructor also: • Creates and updates training material. • Identifies and makes recommendations to management regarding training issues. At the CDTFA, we believe in supporting our team members. We offer mentoring and training to all team members with the hopes you find your path to excellence. If this important and challenging position interests you, please apply today! 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. Working Conditions • Standard office environment. • 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. • Depending on your work location, you may be working in a high-rise building. • Telework is partially available. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. • BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Additional Documents • Job Application Package Checklist • Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-489515 Position #(s): 291-464-4380-007 291-464-4380-005 Working Title: Audit Instructor Classification: BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION $8,052.00 - $10,079.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: United States Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. 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, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others. To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a7w_igqDU) #LI-Remote Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov Special Requirements • 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 www.dhs.gov/e-verify • Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation. • Travel to field offices will be required up to fifty percent (50%) of the time. Eligibility for Promotional Exams In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications for the Business Taxes Specialist I, competition is limited to individuals who meet at least one of the following promotional examination criteria: • 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 Exams@cdtfa.ca.gov. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 9/9/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www. CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration Talent Acquisition Section Attn: Certification Section - JC-489515 651 Bannon Street, Suite 100 MIC: 00 Sacramento, CA 95811 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration Human Resources Bureau (App Drop Off) Northeast Tower 1st Floor 651 Bannon Street Sacramento, CA 95811 Monday - Friday (Excluding Holidays) 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www. CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. • Other - A completed Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire Requirement section of this job posting for additional information. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Benefits CDTFA appreciates and proudly celebrates diversity with an emphasis of an inclusive atmosphere in all levels of the organization. CDTFA is a participant in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort to advance racial equality and advance opportunities for all in California. Employees of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, gender orientations and personal experiences are welcomed to contribute to the success of CDTFA. The CDTFA was presented with the Large State Employer of the Year Award for 2018 from The Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED); showcasing CDTFA’s support of employment, promotion, and fair treatment of persons with disabilities. CDTFA values its staff and is 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. Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. In addition, some offices may offer: • Nearby (third-party) parking. • Convenient to public transportation. • Located near multiple eateries, major freeway access. • Free parking. For more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State Employees https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Moriam Asafa (916) 216-7485 Moriam. Shittu-Asafa@cdtfa.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: EEO Contact (916) 309-8400 EqualEmployment. Opportunity@cdtfa.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Supplemental Questionnaire Requirement Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ. SQ Requirements: • Name on SQ. • Job Control number on SQ. SQ must be no more than one page in length, single-spaced. Respond directly to the following SQ question(s): 1. Please describe your experience which shows the ability to work fluidly between independent and team roles under pressure in a fast-paced environment while manging multiple projects that require shifting between tasks, priorities, and solutions. Please include in your response tools you utilize to deliver effective training. 2. Please describe your experience demonstrating the ability to effectively deliver effective training. You must provide specific information in your response(s) which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position. Additional Instructions for Applicants Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U. S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed. A completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents listed under 'Required Application Documents' must be submitted with your application package. Applicants who are relying on additional documentation (e.g., transcripts, copy of degrees, certifications, licenses, etc.) in order to prove that they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification (located on the right under 'Additional Documentation') must submit those documents with their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your application being disqualified. Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties performed will not be accepted. Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the 'Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying' section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission. If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Certification Section at certific@cdtfa.ca.gov. For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR's CalCareers Unit at (866) 844-8671 or CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov. For more information on the recruitment process, please email Recruitment@cdtfa.ca.gov. 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. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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