What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT position at Employment Development Department?
THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
STAFF TAX AUDITOR - EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The Employment Development Department (EDD), Tax Branch, has an exciting career opportunity in the Field Audit and Compliance Division's Compliance Development Operations, for two (2) candidates interested in working as a Staff Tax Auditor (STA) in our Northern Underground Economy Section's, Complex Case Group. This is a great opportunity to rotate or promote!
Under the general direction of the Complex Case Group, Tax Administrator I, the Staff Tax Auditor (STA) is responsible for conducting the most complex audits and investigations. The investigations can be developed as referrals to an Area Audit Office for payroll tax audits or to Investigation Division. The incumbent conducts investigations of Unemployment Insurance Rate Manipulation, State Unemployment Tax Avoidance, fictitious employer schemes, and may conduct complex and criminal case audits.
The STA recommends updates to the “EDD Actively Prosecutes Fraud” web page and functions as a Tax Branch representative for Superior Court cases. Demonstrates expert-level comprehensive knowledge of audit procedures, and applicable policies, laws, and rulings affecting Tax Branch Programs. Effectively uses investigative techniques in the application of laws and audit procedures. Presents and communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to internal and external customers, either individually or in a group setting. Reviews and conducts the most difficult, complex, and comprehensive audits and investigations to ensure statewide uniformity in the application of law.
See the STA duty statement linked below for more detailed information!
The positions are headquartered in Sacramento, CA ARU 704 and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
Please note: The program will also consider filling these positions as out stationed working from the following Area Audit Offices (AAO): (Sacramento AAO, Sacramento County), (Bay Area AAO, Alameda County), (Fresno AAO, Fresno County), (San Bernardino AAO, San Bernardino County), (Anaheim AAO, Orange County), (Van Nuys AAO, Los Angeles County), (Santa Fe Springs AAO, Los Angeles County), or (San Diego AAO, San Diego County).
If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the “Hiring Unit Contact” listed below under Contact Information.
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
Travel is required for this position, and may include overnight and/or out of state; work out of the office and/or in an outstation setting which requires a higher level of independence and self-motivation.
Amenities vary by location; many offices have free parking and nearby eateries.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- STAFF TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
- Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
- Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
- Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
- Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
Examination/Assessment
To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.
Tax Auditor, EDD Bulletin
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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: 12/2/2025Who 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.
Desirable Qualifications
Represent the EDD before the Administrative Law Judge for tax hearing purposes.
In depth knowledge to Tax Branch policy, procedures, and the California Unemployment Insurance Code.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interview employers, employer representatives, and workers in difficult situations.
Ability to apply tact and diplomacy in difficult situations.
Ability to effectively manage time and work independently.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to network with staff from other governmental agencies.
Willingness to travel outside the assigned territory and work irregular hours.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Hans Hoglund
(559) 267-3530
Hans.Hoglund@edd.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 Officer
(916) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.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.
Statement of Qualifications Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a résumés or cover letter. Résumés and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
The SOQ must be typed using a standard, 12-point font, be single spaced, not exceed 2 pages in length, and have the candidate's name in the top, right corner of the document.
Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ in the stated format may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
Provide a thoughtful, detailed answer to the following prompt:
Describe the knowledge, skills, and experience you possess that will allow you to be a successful Staff Tax Auditor in the Complex Case Group (CCG). Be sure to provide specific examples.
Background Investigation Requirement
The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.
The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).
The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.
Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey
Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
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.
