Technical Advisor to the Chief Deputy Director

Job Description and Duties

This position is located at the Sacramento Headquarters Office at the May Lee State Office Complex. Under the general supervision of the Chief Deputy Director, the Business Taxes Specialist III serves as the highest-level technical resource on matters concerning Business Tax and Fee policy issues, including the analysis of legislation, the evaluation and development of tax policies and procedures for handling unprecedented tax issues, the development of tax policy for specific industries, and policy/procedure development and oversight responsibilities for precedent-setting tax issues. The nature of the issues may be politically sensitive or confidential. Coordinates and oversees enterprise agency wide projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the Chief Deputy Director. Coordinates assignment tracking and follow-ups on behalf of the Chief Deputy Director and serves as liaison for the Chief Deputy Director as directed.

This is a re-advertisement of JC-523306. If you previously applied under JC-523306 you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-527701, in order to be considered.

Here is the link to the exam bulletin for the BUSINESS TAXES SPECIALIST III: CalCareers .

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. 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.

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Working Conditions

• Position may be located in a high-rise building.

• Partial telework may be available.

• Standard office environment.

• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.

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
• Position requires employees to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation. 

Benefits

CDTFA appreciates and proudly celebrates diversity with an emphasis of an inclusive atmosphere in all levels of the organization. CDTFA is a participant in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort to advance racial equality and advance opportunities for all in California. Employees of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, gender orientations and personal experiences are welcomed to contribute to the success of CDTFA.

The CDTFA was presented with the Large State Employer of the Year Award for 2018 from The Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED); showcasing CDTFA’s support of employment, promotion, and fair treatment of persons with disabilities.

CDTFA values its team members and is dedicated to their career development. Our agency supports the development of its team members by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

In addition, you can look forward to:

• Convenient public transportation.

• Nearby (third-party) parking.

• Located near Downtown and major freeway access.

• The new sustainable May Lee State Office Complex is located in the Sacramento River District. It has an on-site cafeteria, gym, and daycare center.

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Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Supplemental Questionnaire

To be considered for this position applicants must include the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered . The SQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The CDTFA will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

Additionally, your SQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length, single-spaced and must include:

• Your name on SQ

Please respond directly to the following SQ items below:

1. Describe your experience advising leadership on complex, high-risk, high visibility and sensitive tax matters. Include the analysis you performed, the options you presented, and the impact of your recommendations.

2. Provide an example of when you helped develop or improve a tax-related policy, procedure, or business process. What was your role and what was the outcome?

3. Describe your experience establishing yourself as trusted advisor and subject matter expert on high visibility projects and sensitive issues while working with internal and external stakeholders. Include how you established trust and credibility, built lasting professional relationships, demonstrated sound judgment, and effectively represented leadership’s priorities.

You must provide specific information which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position.

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 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 required and must be included.
• Supplemental Application - A completed Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire section of this job posting for additional information.
• Other - You must include a Cover Letter with your STD-678 Application.