TAX TECHNICIAN III, 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 essential public services. CDTFA-administered programs account for about 23% of all state revenue. Tax programs 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 your work impacts lives.

About the role

Under the general direction of the Business Taxes Administrator (BTA) I, the Tax Technician III serves as an experienced resource and performs the full range of escrow duties. The incumbent ensures field office escrow accounts and clearances are handled in a timely manner, including processing escrow clearance requests, evaluating available data, obtaining additional data, advising taxpayers and other professionals, and preparing demands, withholds, and/or releases. Workload may vary based on job assignment or other duties. Travel may be required up to 5% of the time for training purposes.

Responsibilities

• Process escrow clearance requests
• Evaluate available data and obtain additional data as needed
• Advise taxpayers and other professionals on escrow-related matters
• Prepare demands, withholds, and/or releases
• Ensure timely handling of field office escrow accounts and clearances

Requirements

• Position requires fingerprinting and successful passing of a background investigation
• This employer participates in E-Verify; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California (hybrid schedules require in-office attendance a minimum number of days per week)

Pay

$4,246.00 - $5,319.00 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 position with hybrid telework options.