ASSOCIATE TAX AUDITOR , EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

About the role

The Employment Development Department (EDD) has immediate openings for three auditor vacancies in a dynamic audit team with the Field Audit and Compliance Division's Fresno Area Audit Office, Bakersfield Audit Crew. These positions may be filled at the Tax Auditor level or Associate Tax Auditor level. As an EDD auditor, you will conduct employment tax audits and investigations of businesses operating in California, provide education to employers through cost-free seminars and outreach events, and play a crucial role in ensuring all workers receive the benefit coverage they are entitled to under the law while promoting fair business practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person audits and work closely with business owners and their representatives
• Review employer records to reconcile payroll taxes
• Determine if workers are properly classified as employees or independent contractors
• Ensure payments are reported correctly
• Prepare audit reports and discuss audit results with business' responsible parties

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). 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 may apply. Individuals eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered.

Pay

• Associate Tax Auditor: $6,646.00 – $8,740.00 per month (new to State candidates hired at minimum salary)
• Tax Auditor: $4,695.00 – $6,173.00 (Range A) / $5,805.00 – $7,632.00 (Range B)
• Field Tax Auditors may be eligible for Recruitment Hiring Above Minimum (HAM) salary rate of $5,528 per month (Range A hires only)
• Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% – 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month

Schedule

• Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Work Week: Monday – Friday
• Position type: Permanent, Full Time
• Hybrid work schedule (amount of telework at department discretion and subject to change)
• Employees must reside in California to telecommute and are required to report to headquarters office as needed

Benefits

This position offers work-life balance with comprehensive State of California benefits (details available through CalHR).

Special requirements

• Cover Letter must describe how your experiences, skills and training/educational background have prepared and qualified you for this position as described in the job posting and position statement
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents
• Do not provide any LEAP information
• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (Page 10) with your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678

Examination information

If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired. The Associate Tax Auditor is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only, with the next administration tentatively scheduled for May 2027.

Final Filing Date: September 8, 2026

Positions located at: 1800 30th Street, Suite 240, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (Kern County)

Job Code #: JC-530419

Position #(s): 280-755-4339-029, 280-755-4339-026, 280-755-4339-028