Business Taxes Specialist (Business Taxes Specialist I, Board Of Equalization)

Job Description and Duties All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. Position is located in Sacramento. 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. How did you hear about this opportunity? Tell us in this brief survey. 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 may be required to meeting training requirements, which may include overnight. Eligibility for Promotional Exams 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. Under certain circumstances other employees may be allowed to compete under provisions of Rules 234, 235 and 235.2. California Code of Regulations Rules 233, 234, 235.2 and 237 contain provisions regarding civil service status and eligibility for promotional examinations. If you are unsure of your eligibility for promotional examinations, please contact Exams@cdtfa.ca.gov. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration will not consider applicants who do not include an SOQ with their application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an SOQ. Additionally, your SOQ must include: • Require name on SOQ. • Require Job Control Number on SOQ. • The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, double-spaced.