Tax Technician

Job Posting

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.

The position will be in the Sacramento Headquarters, which is the new May Lee State Complex. Working for the California state government allows an opportunity to be of service to your fellow Californians. Working with the California Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA) means doing that PLUS helping businesses and taxpayers across our state in ways you may not have imagined. You will be fully trained while receiving all the tools you need to perform your job well. You will also be given the opportunity of a lifelong career advancement along the way. At the CDTFA, we believe in lifting each other up and supporting our team members to be their very best. We offer mentoring and training to all team members with the hopes you find your path to excellence.

The Tax Technician III is responsible for:

• Obtaining and utilizing knowledge of the return review, account receivables, and delinquency control process.
• Answering phone calls and responds to correspondence regarding the various tax and fee programs, policies, and procedures.
• Contacting taxpayers regarding low balance collectible liabilities.
• Preparing and issuing billings and adjustments.
• Clearing delinquent returns.
• Performing other job-related duties as required.

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Here is the link to the Tax Technician III examination 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. 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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.