BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST I, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Job Description And Duties

All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.

This is a re-advertisement of JC-516160. If you previously applied under JC-516160 you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-526152 in order to be considered.

This position is located in the Bakersfield office.

Under the general direction of the Business Taxes Administrator (BTA) I, the Business Taxes Specialist (BTS) I acts as a lead, independently conducts reviews, provides technical guidance, and manages the most complex, difficult, and sensitive tax compliance work. The BTS I reviews cases, can assign tasks, and approves assignments. The BTS I 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 for up to ten percent (10%) of the time, including overnight.

The hiring unit has established the following cut-off dates for this job control:

August 07, 2026

August 21, 2026

September 04, 2026

Applications will be reviewed according to the date of submission. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.

This job control will close after the final internal cut-off period listed above, or once a candidate has been selected.

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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.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-526152

Position #(s):

291-043-4380-002

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:

Kern County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time