Audit Principal — Tax Audit Leader (Hybrid)

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Position Details Job Code #: JC-526554 Position #(s): 291-033-4271-002 Working Title: Audit Principal Classification: SUPERVISING TAX AUDITOR III BOARD OF EQUALIZATION $9,750.00 - $12,813.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Alameda County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link ( ) California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three (23%) percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others. Department Website: Job Description And Duties All applicants will be considered; however, SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority. 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 This position is located in Oakland, California. Under the general direction of the Business Taxes Administrator (BTA) III (Office Administrator), the Supervising Tax Auditor (STA) III (Audit Principal), is responsible for the administration of the audit program in the field offices. The Audit Principal plans, organizes, and directs the audit programs through subordinate supervisors and provides audit program guidance to field office supervisors. The incumbent is responsible for office audit functions including in-depth field auditing and other administrative activities relative to enforcing applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The incumbent also fosters cooperation and integrates functions between audit and compliance staff. With oversight to field offices, and attending meetings and training, the position requires travel up to 40% of the time which may include overnight. 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. How did you hear about this opportunity? Tell us in this brief survey. 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 Position requires employees to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation. Travel required forty percent (40%) of the time. Eligibility For Promotional Exams In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications for the Supervising Tax Auditor III, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Tax and Fee Administration