BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Overview
Position Details and Job Information: Job Code #: JC-505850; Position #(s): 291-327-8694-091; Working Title: Inspector; Classification: BUSINESS TAXES COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST; Salary: $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; Shall Consider: BUSINESS TAXES REPRESENTATIVE; Salary ranges for BTR: $4,470.00 - $5,078.00 A; $4,610.00 - $5,496.00 B; $5,528.00 - $6,924.00 C; Number of Positions: Multiple; Work Location: Sacramento County; Telework: Hybrid; Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.
Department California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). CDTFA collects revenue to support essential public services and administers tax programs concentrated in sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. CDTFA offers reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and meaningful impact.
Responsibilities Job Description And Duties: Under general supervision of the Business Taxes Administrator I, the Business Taxes Compliance Specialist (BTCS) performs complex compliance and enforcement activities, including conducting licensing inspections, conducting 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 prepares inspection and seizure reports, conducts field observations, assists in identifying interrelated fraud schemes, and performs related duties to ensure compliance with tax laws including licensing and reporting requirements.
Responsibilities (Alternative Title) Under the close supervision of the Business Taxes Administrator I, the Business Taxes Representative (BTR) assists in performing compliance activities including conducting licensing inspections, assisting with administrative seizures of cigarette and tobacco products and cannabis products, and gaining compliance of unlicensed businesses. The BTR prepares inspection documents and may contribute to seizure reports, conducts field observations, assists in identifying interrelated fraud schemes, and performs related duties to ensure compliance with tax laws including licensing and reporting requirements.
Mobility and Telework The Business Taxes Compliance Specialist and the Business Taxes Representative position is designated as a mobile worker position and will require an incumbent to spend the majority of their time (fifty percent or more) working at various locations other than their home or office in a single day (CMAP 1014). 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.
Additional Information 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 is the link to the exam bulletin for the BUSINESS TAXES REPRESENTATIVE. 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 www.dhs.gov/e-verify
Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
Travel to and work at assigned field sites, at least fifty percent (50%) of the time, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or overnight travel in various locations statewide.
Pass Peace Officer Training Course (PC 832: Arrest, Search and Seizure). (For Investigators)
To perform the essential duties of the position within the Tax Investigations & Inspections Bureau, staff must complete and pass PC 832 training. Successful completion of PC 832: Arrest, Search, & Seizure, will be required prior to the conclusion of the probationary period and appointment into the Business Taxes Representative classification. Those who are unsuccessful or unable to complete the necessary training within the probationary period will not receive appointment into the position.
Limited Peace Officer status is required. As such, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment and may not be appointed to positions within the Tax Investigations & Inspections Bureau. Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), to be a peace officer, a person must either be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
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 by the time of appointment. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
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 Exams@cdtfa.ca.gov.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. It is a drug-free workplace objective; applicants will be expected to behave accordingly.
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Department California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). CDTFA collects revenue to support essential public services and administers tax programs concentrated in sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. CDTFA offers reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and meaningful impact.
Responsibilities Job Description And Duties: Under general supervision of the Business Taxes Administrator I, the Business Taxes Compliance Specialist (BTCS) performs complex compliance and enforcement activities, including conducting licensing inspections, conducting 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 prepares inspection and seizure reports, conducts field observations, assists in identifying interrelated fraud schemes, and performs related duties to ensure compliance with tax laws including licensing and reporting requirements.
Responsibilities (Alternative Title) Under the close supervision of the Business Taxes Administrator I, the Business Taxes Representative (BTR) assists in performing compliance activities including conducting licensing inspections, assisting with administrative seizures of cigarette and tobacco products and cannabis products, and gaining compliance of unlicensed businesses. The BTR prepares inspection documents and may contribute to seizure reports, conducts field observations, assists in identifying interrelated fraud schemes, and performs related duties to ensure compliance with tax laws including licensing and reporting requirements.
Mobility and Telework The Business Taxes Compliance Specialist and the Business Taxes Representative position is designated as a mobile worker position and will require an incumbent to spend the majority of their time (fifty percent or more) working at various locations other than their home or office in a single day (CMAP 1014). 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.
Additional Information 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 is the link to the exam bulletin for the BUSINESS TAXES REPRESENTATIVE. 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 www.dhs.gov/e-verify
Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
Travel to and work at assigned field sites, at least fifty percent (50%) of the time, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or overnight travel in various locations statewide.
Pass Peace Officer Training Course (PC 832: Arrest, Search and Seizure). (For Investigators)
To perform the essential duties of the position within the Tax Investigations & Inspections Bureau, staff must complete and pass PC 832 training. Successful completion of PC 832: Arrest, Search, & Seizure, will be required prior to the conclusion of the probationary period and appointment into the Business Taxes Representative classification. Those who are unsuccessful or unable to complete the necessary training within the probationary period will not receive appointment into the position.
Limited Peace Officer status is required. As such, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment and may not be appointed to positions within the Tax Investigations & Inspections Bureau. Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), to be a peace officer, a person must either be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
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 by the time of appointment. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
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 Exams@cdtfa.ca.gov.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. It is a drug-free workplace objective; applicants will be expected to behave accordingly.
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