What are the responsibilities and job description for the BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION position at California Department of Tax and Fee Administration?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-498360
Position #(s):
291-283-4380-026
Working Title:
Business Taxes Specialist
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:
Los Angeles County
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 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.
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Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.
Positions are located in the Cerritos Office.
Under the general direction of the Business Taxes Administrator I (BTA I), the Business Taxes Specialist (BTS) I independently performs the most complex, difficult, and sensitive tax compliance and collection work. Additionally, the BTS I acts in a leadership capacity performing monthly reviews of aged revocation and collection cases, providing guidance to staff and evaluating needs for training. The BTS I performs review of assignments through the Centralized Revenue Opportunity System (CROS) Assignment Control. The BTS I may be able to assign tasks and approve assignments. The BTS I (either individually or as a lead person of a team) develops, revises, or maintains training course materials. The BTS I prepares replies to issues of tax law and compliance function policies and procedures and serves on special project committees. This position exercises a high degree of independence and responsibility in these activities. Travel may be required up to ten percent (10%) of the time, which may include overnight.
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 .
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 is required ten percent (10%) of the time.
- Position may require overnight travel for up to five consecutive nights to meet training requirements.
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.
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. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Salary : $8,052 - $10,079
