TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-497167

Position #(s):

291-553-4267-016

291-553-4267-088

291-553-4267-005

Working Title:

Tax Auditor

Classification:

TAX AUDITOR, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

$4,695.00 - $6,173.00 A

$5,805.00 - $7,632.00 B

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:

Orange 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.

To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a7w_igqDU )

Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

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

Position(s) will be located in the Santa Ana in-state field office.

Are you looking for a position that provides great potential for personal development and career advancement? Are you an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with strong communication and analytical skills? Are you interested in making life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting revenue that supports our essential public services? If so, the CDTFA wants you to join our team!

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking ambitious and driven individuals to join us as Tax Auditors (TA). The TA position is an entry level professional position with career advancement opportunities and potential for personal development. We offer fulfilling careers and provide a reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, telework options, paid holidays, and advancement opportunities.

As a Tax Auditor you will use your critical thinking skills and business acumen to manage audits effectively and efficiently. Your skills will be strengthened as you attend training classes, work with a mentor to develop audit plans, and perform audits. You will develop your communication skills by regularly meeting with taxpayers and their representatives to answer tax related inquiries, explain audit findings and reports. You will have the support of your supervisor, on the job trainers and team members and will learn all facets of the position!

HIRING PROCESS: After the Final Filing Date, applications will be reviewed. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process. Successful candidates may receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of Background Check, Merit Review* and Nepotism Review.

Candidates must complete the required college-level courses by the time of application to be considered eligible. Required courses for this position are listed under the Minimum Qualifications section in this link.

Effective October 1, 2024, Tax Auditors may be eligible for Recruitment Hiring Above Minimum (HAM) salary rate of $5,367 per month (Range A only).

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.

This is the link to the exam bulletin for the TAX AUDITOR

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 fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Position may require overnight travel for up to five consecutive nights to meet training requirements.
• Education: For classifications where the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) are based on meeting education requirements only: If education is required to meet the MQs please attach a copy of all of your transcripts that show the completion of the required education. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the time of appointment. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org .
  
  

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.