BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

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 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.

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.

About the role

Position is located in Chicago. Under general supervision of the Supervising Tax Auditor (STA) II, the Business Taxes Specialist (BTS) I independently conducts the most difficult and complex audits, typically consisting of the largest industrial corporations reporting substantial tax liability and reporting errors involving significant additional taxes. Independently conducts fraud/tax evasion audits and may testify in court to liabilities determined.

This position may be required to rotate into the audit review position. This position is designated as a mobile worker position and will require an incumbent to spend the majority of their time (fifty percent or more) working at various locations other than their home or office in a single day. Positions outside of California require the incumbent to travel at least fifty percent of the time out of state, which includes overnight travel.

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.

Responsibilities

• Makes audit appointments; meets with taxpayers and their representatives.
• Explains the audit findings; prepares appropriate audit reports and written correspondence to taxpayers.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Travel required fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Position may require overnight travel for up to five (5) consecutive nights to meet training requirements.
• Position requires employees to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
• 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.

Qualifications

In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications for the Business Taxes Specialist I competition, eligibility 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.

Pay

$8,052.00 - $10,079.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid telework schedule available for eligible candidates residing in California.