Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video
Under the general direction of the CEA, of the Financial Operations Bureau (FOB), the Business Taxes Administrator (BTA) III, Branch Administrator, is responsible for compliance and audit functions in the Local Revenue Branch (LRB). The BTA III will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the activities of the LRB, comprised of a variety of subordinate supervisors and team members consisting of specialists, auditors, and technical team members. The BTA III oversees team members that examine and verify, and/or adjust the sales and use tax return reporting allocation of state administered sales and use taxes. This includes, local county, city, and transaction taxes, to ensure that the distribution of these taxes to local governments is accurate, timely, and in compliance with the contracts for administering the taxes between the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and local jurisdictions, as well as in compliance with the sales and use tax and transactions tax laws administered by the CDTFA. The BTA III is responsible for the administration of newly enacted transactions and use taxes and ensuring contracts and resolutions, as required, are obtained and in compliance with laws and rules for the CDTFA to administer such taxes. BTA III acts as primary liaison with jurisdictions, consultants and CDTFA team members, served by the local and district taxes programs and is the primary point of contact for jurisdictional related sensitive issues. The position acts for the CEA, FOB, in their absence.
This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. Beginning July 1, 2025, all employees will be required to work in-person at least four days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25.
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.
Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Position may be located in a high-rise building.
- Partial Telework is available.
- 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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- BUSINESS TAXES ADMINISTRATOR III, BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
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.
- 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.
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: 6/20/2025Who 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 completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section of this job posting for additional information.
Desirable Qualifications
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Draw sound conclusions from tax return information/data.
- High degree of judgment and initiative in reviewing files, taxpayer correspondence, sales tax returns and tax schedules.
- Work independently and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to qualify for a fidelity bond and be willing to travel and work away from the office.
- Must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Ability and willingness to use the disciplinary process.
- Possession of imagination and inquisitiveness.
- Willingness to speak before a large group of people.
- Principles and techniques of personnel management, supervision, and employer-employee relations.
- Department administrative goals, policies and strategic plan objectives.
Benefits
In addition, you can look forward to:
- Convenient public transportation.
- Located near Downtown, major freeway access, multiple eateries, DOCO, and Golden 1 Center.
Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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:
Denise Sanders
(916) 309-5811
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
[email protected]
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 (SOQ) Requirements
Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ can be considered the first interview for this position. The SOQ should include specific information on how your background, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics demonstrate your qualifications.
Additionally, your SQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length,no smaller than 11-point font, single-spaced and must include:
- Your name on SQ
- Based on your review of the duty statement, please provide some specific examples of your work experiences and training that have prepared you to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
- Provide examples of your leadership and management skills with an emphasis on establishing goals, priorities, objectives, and achieving measurable results, and describe the outcomes.
- Describe your experience working with all levels of leadership and provide an example of your ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You must provide specific information which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position.
Additional Instructions for Applicants
Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.
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 [email protected]
For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR’s CalCareers Unit at (866) 844-8671 or [email protected].
For more information on the recruitment process please email [email protected]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.
