STAFF TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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 workplace. 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. Position Details Job Code #: JC-536673 Position #(s): 280-744-4341-023 Working Title: Staff Tax Auditor Classification: STAFF TAX AUDITOR, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Salary: $7,304.00 - $9,599.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Santa Clara County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Work Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm Work Week: Monday - Friday Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD. Department Website: Job Description And Duties THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE. Come join one of the largest tax collection agencies in the nation! The Employment Development Department (EDD) is responsible for conducting employment tax audits and investigations of businesses operating in California. The EDD also provides education to employers by conducting cost-free seminars and participating in outreach events. EDD's Tax Branch is one of the largest tax collection agencies in the nation and the Field Audit and Compliance Division is committed to providing excellent service to California employers and benefit claimants and to increasing voluntary compliance with payroll tax laws through our Area Audit Offices. We currently have an opening for one (1) Staff Tax Auditor (STA) in the San Jose Area Audit Office. This is a fantastic opportunity to rotate or promote! Under the general direction of the Tax Administrator I, the Staff Tax Auditor (STA) conducts in-state and out-of-state audits and investigations of the most difficult, complex, and sensitive accounts typically involving the largest employers with multiple status issues and computerized accounting systems. Identify and develop audit leads for out-of-state and local Area Audit Office (AAO). The STA serves as the Department's audit and compliance representative in an out-stationed office, or in a headquarters setting; develops guidelines, training courses, and formulates policy and procedures to assist management in the administration of the Employment Tax Program and can serve as a lead person. Please see the Staff Tax Auditor position statement for more details. The position is headquartered in San Jose, CA and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telecommute. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. The Staff Tax Auditor (STA), promotional exam is currently offered once per year. This postion exists in San Jose, California. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Applicants 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Employment Development Department