What are the responsibilities and job description for the STUDENT ASSISTANT position at California State Personnel Board?
CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00 - $4,268.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 4/29/2026
Job Description and Duties
The CDTFA NextGen Program is a summer cohort for civil service Student Assistants, offering you:
- A supportive learning community with fellow students
- Real responsibilities tied to your major or field of study
- Firsthand exposure to how California administers taxes and fees
- Professional development activities throughout the summer
- Direct experience working with the teams shaping California’s tax programs
- Field Operations Division (FOD)
- Business Tax and Fee Division (BTFD)
- Processing Policy and Data Division (PPDD)
- Financial Management Division (FMD)
- Human Resources Bureau (HRB)
Please review the duty statements attached to this job advertisement to identify which program area matches your major/focus of study. You will need to indicate which division/bureau and unit most closely aligns with your major/focus of study in the “Examination(s) or job titles for which you are applying” box. The division and unit information can be found in the "Division/Office/Unit" section of the duty statement.
As a Student Assistant, you’ll gain hands-on experience with meaningful assignments tailored to your academic background. You’ll learn on the job, contribute to important projects, and develop a well-rounded understanding of the laws and programs administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
Ready to shape your future?
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the very first CDTFA NextGen cohort. Be inspired, develop your skills, and help build the future of California’s workforce—starting this summer!
Working Conditions
- Standard office environment.
- Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
- Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
- Must be able to transport materials weighing up to twenty (20) pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Travel may be required
Position Details
Department Information
Sacramento Headquarters – May Lee State Office Complex
To stay competitive and continue being an employer of choice, CDTFA is committed to investing in the next generation of talent - you! This summer, we’re excited to launch a brand-new, cohort-based experience designed specifically for college students who want to grow, learn, and make an impact.
Pooled Recruitment: This will be a pooled recruitment, shared across the participating divisions at CDTFA. Candidates need only to apply one time to be considered for this program.
Important Dates:
Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- Transcripts are required, and must be submitted with your application.
- Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and pursuing a field of study related to the work you'll support
- Must maintain student status to continue employment
- Student Assistants are paid hourly. Your starting salary range will be determined based off your academic progress and units completed
Requirement: Please ensure your state Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) is completed. You may use work, volunteer, and/or school experience. Highlight any projects you have completed and describe the skills you demonstrated while working on them.
- 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 may require employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 4/29/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- School Transcripts
- Other - Supplemental Question (SQ): Please upload your SQ document and answer the question provided in the SQ section at the bottom of this job advertisement.
Desirable Qualifications
Students must:
- Be enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Be pursuing a field of study related to the work you’ll support
- Maintain student status throughout employment
- Build your résumé with real government experience
- Work with talented professionals who want to mentor you
- Explore career pathways in policy, strategic planning , data analysis, accounting, audit, finance, and more
- Grow your leadership, communication, and analytical skills
- Get an inside view of public service and discover how your work can make a difference
Benefits
Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. In addition, you can look forward to:
- State of the art new facility, May Lee State Office Complex - largest all electric, zero-carbon workplace campus in the U.S.
- On-site fitness center
- On-site dining and cafe
- Nearby (third-party) parking.
- Convenient to public transportation.
- Located near downtown, major freeway access.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Quyen Wong
(916) 309-0167
Quyen.Wong@cdtfa.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Contact
(916) 309-8400
EqualEmployment.Opportunity@cdtfa.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Instructions for Applicants
A completed state application (STD. 678) and any documents list under “Required Application Documents” must be submitted with your application package. Applicants who are relying on additional documentation (e.g. transcripts, copy of degrees, certifications, licenses, etc.) in order to prove that they meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification (located on the right under “Additional Documentation) must submit those documents with their application package. Failure to submit these documents may result in your application being disqualified. Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties performed will not be accepted.
If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Certification Section at certific@cdtfa.ca.gov
For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR’s CalCareers Unit at (866) 844-8671 or CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov.
Supplemental Question (SQ)
Applicants must upload a Supplemental Question (SQ) for this recruitment.
Please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for helpful guidance on writting an effective SQ.
The SQ must be no more than 1 page in length, single-spaced. Respond directly to the following:
Which CDTFA program area—such as Financial Management, Field Operations, Business Tax and Fee, Processing Policy Data, or Human Resources divisions/bureau—aligns most closely with your field of study, and why? What motivated you to pursue this program?
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 : $3,167 - $4,268