Data Engineer Specialist I

Job Description and Duties

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FTB's Data Lake Development Unit is seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, and motivated Data Engineer Specialist I (Information Technology Specialist I) who is interested in contributing to meaningful, high impact work while continuing to develop their technical skills. Our team transforms a wide range of operational, digital submission, financial transaction, and external data sources into detailed, structured data elements by processing and normalizing large volumes of raw, complex datasets into reliable datasets that support FTB's enterprise analytics, business intelligence, predictive modeling, and enterprise applications. This processed data forms the foundation of many of the department's most critical functions, and the work you perform will help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and availability of data used across the enterprise. By supporting these essential data flows, you will play an important role in advancing FTB's mission to assist taxpayers and fund vital state programs.

As an Data Engineer Specialist I, you will work alongside experienced team members to support the development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of data parsing and transformation processes that load and structure data within the Enterprise Data Lake. You will gain hands on experience with data ingestion workflows, parsing logic, schema development, data validation, and daily operational monitoring. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and supportive team, grow your technical abilities, and develop foundational skills that will serve you throughout your IT career at FTB.

Teamwork is a cornerstone of our success. We value collaboration, shared problem solving, and working together to ensure strong outcomes. We offer opportunities for professional development and growth, and we are committed to helping staff build long term careers in technology. If you believe you would be a great fit for the Data Lake Development team, we look forward to having the opportunity to meet you!

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Working Conditions

About the Technology Services Division (TSD) The mission of TSD is to securely deliver and support information technology solutions and services essential to the success of the FTB’s mission. By acting on our TSD mission, we will realize our vision of a collaborative and diverse team of IT experts who further innovation and empower our business partners to accomplish their goals. Read more about FTB . Learn more about other FTB technical roles at this FTB microsite . Need help understanding the hiring process or have questions about FTB? We'd love to talk to you! Before applying, read through these step by step instructions to apply, or contact us at View email address on us.fitly.work . Please include the job control (JC) number and the position title in the subject line.

• This position requires 4 or more days in the office per week. It is designated office-centeredand may be eligible for some remote work based on departmental guidelines and operational need

• Interviews will be conducted in person.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship, now or in the future .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to .

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling View phone number on us.fitly.work to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD View phone number on us.fitly.work.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”.

• Experience writing complex SQL queries and working with databases such as DB2, SQL Server, or similar platforms
• Experience with relational database structures, including physical data models and table relationships; distributed data environments such as Hive, HDFS, or comparable big-data systems, relational, warehouse, and Hive data architectures; experience with Apache Hive/HiveQL in Hadoop environments for querying and processing large-scale datasets
• Experience with structured project methodologies or experience participating in the SDLC life cycle of system or data related projects
• Experience with data processing tools or ETL/ELT technologies such as DataStage
• Experience working with structured data formats XML, JSON, and scripting languages such as Unix, Python etc
• Experience working with data processing frameworks such as PySpark and understand how large datasets are transformed at scale
• Ability to support and troubleshoot data workflows, identify data anomalies, and help ensure high quality data outputs
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with attention to detail, accuracy, and logical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non technical teams
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, reliability, ownership of tasks, accountability, and a proactive approach to learning
• Experience leading and mentoring others
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with common productivity tools such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint

Benefits

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

In addition, Franchise Tax Board offers the following:

• Convenient transportation and commuting options include : Light Rail stop, bicycle lockers, free parking, and carpool/vanpool opportunities

Additional Application Instructions

A complete application package must be received in the Classification & Hiring Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and must include:

• Completed employment information on the STD. 678, including the “From” and “To” dates, “Hours Per Week,” and “Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the “Employment History” fields (resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678)
• All of the required documents listed in the “Required Application Package Documents” section
• The position number and job control number in the job title line of the STD. 678, if submitting a paper application package (these numbers will auto-populate in the job title line of the STD. 678 if submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account )
• A signature, if submitting a paper application package

Candidates who do not follow all of the listed application instructions may be eliminated from the selection process. All submitted information will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section.

Do not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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.
• Other -

  REQUIRED: If you are basing your eligibility on educational requirements, you MUST provide a legible copy of your transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement as listed in the Classification Specification (please see the Class Specification located under “Minimum Requirements” on the left-hand side of this job posting). Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a foreign transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts may be official or unofficial; please redact birthdates and social security numbers. If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).

• Supplemental Application -

  In order to be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a supplemental application. Your response must be no more than 1 type-written page(s) in length, using 12-point font, 1-inch standard margins and include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of each page. Respond to the following supplemental statement(s):
  

  
  Include specific information about your technical skills, education, training, work history, and professional accomplishments, and explain how they have prepared you for the responsibilities described in the Duty Statement.

  • Please provide an example of a time when you encountered a new or unfamiliar task or issue that required you to take initiative. Describe how you worked collaboratively with colleagues to identify and resolve the issue, supported positive team dynamics, and contributed to achieving the team’s goals.