BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST Tax Compliance Specialist

Tax Compliance SpecialistCA Department of Tax and Fee Administration$6,646.00 - $8,324.00 per MonthJob Code #: JC-537877Position #(s): 291-327-8694-050Working Title: Tax Compliance SpecialistClassification: BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST $6,646.00 - $8,324.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. BUSINESS TAXES REPRESENTATIVE $4,470.00 - $5,078.00 A $4,610.00 - $5,496.00 B $5,528.00 - $6,924.00 C# of Positions: MultipleWork Location: United StatesTelework: HybridJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeFinal Filing Date: 11/19/2026This position will be located in the West Sacramento or Oakland office.Business Taxes Compliance Specialist: Under the general supervision of a Business Taxes Administrator (BTA) I, the Business Taxes Compliance Specialist (BTCS), independently performs the more complex and difficult tax compliance and enforcement work, which may include conducting licensing inspections, administrative seizures, gaining compliance of unlicensed businesses and appearing in court proceedings for CDTFA tax programs including cigarette and tobacco, sales tax and cannabis. The BTCS also prepares appropriate inspection and seizure reports, conducts field observations, assists in identifying interrelated fraud schemes, and performs other related duties to ensure compliance with tax laws, including licensing and reporting requirements. The position requires the incumbent to travel at least fifty percent (50%) of the time, which includes overnight travel.Business Taxes Representative: Under the close supervision of the Business Taxes Administrator (BTA), I, the Business Taxes Representative (BTR) performs tax compliance work which may include assisting license inspections, administrative seizures of cigarette and tobacco products, and cannabis products, and gaining compliance of unlicensed businesses. The BTR also prepares appropriate inspection documents and may contribute to seizure reports, may conduct field observations, assist in identifying interrelated fraud schemes, and perform other related duties to ensure compliance with tax laws, including the licensing and reporting requirements. Travel may be required up to fifty percent (50%) of the time, including overnight stays.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.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 employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation. Pass Peace Officer Training Course (PC 832: Arrest, Search and Seizure). (For Investigators.) Education: For classifications where the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) are based on meeting education requirements only: If education is required to meet the MQs please attach a copy of all of your transcripts that show the completion of the required education. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at . Eligibility for Promotional Exams In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications for the BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io .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.Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 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 ApplyComplete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration Talent Acquisition Section Attn: Certification Section JC-537877 651 Bannon Street, Suite 100 MIC: 00 Sacramento, CA 95811Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration Human Resources Bureau (App Drop Off) Northwest Tower 1st Floor Lobby Drop Box (JC-537877) 651 Bannon Street Sacramento, CA 95811 Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) 08:00 AM - 04:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.School TranscriptsApplicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Department Website: Hiring Unit Contact: Fariha Azfar (916) 309-0688EEO Contact: EEO Contact (916)