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Job Description and Duties THIS IS A SECOND RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY. THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY. 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. The Employment Development Department, Tax Branch, Field Audit and Compliance Division is looking for an experienced, enterprising and adaptable person to fill a Tax Administrator (TA) I vacancy over the San Jose Area Audit Office's, San Jose Audit Crew 2. This is a great opportunity to rotate or take the next step in your State career! EDD's Tax Branch is one of the largest tax collection agencies in the nation! We are committed to providing excellent service to California employers and benefit claimants and to increasing voluntary compliance with payroll tax laws. Under the direction of the Tax Administrator (TA) II, the TA I supervises, plans, organizes, and directs the efforts of an audit crew engaged in conducting payroll tax audits and broad compliance and customer service activities. In addition, the incumbent provides leadership that promotes team building and open communication at all levels, and encourages and maintains cohesive relations. The incumbent will also address petitions and hearings, outreach activities and oversee audit lead development. Please see the Tax Administrator I, duty statement for more information. This position is headquartered in San Jose, CA and may be eligible for limited telework. 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. 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. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. Travel is required for this position, and may include overnight and/or out of state; work out of the office and/or in an outstation setting which requires a higher level of independence and self-motivation. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- TAX ADMINISTRATOR I, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement 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:
http://www.edd.ca.gov Special Requirements It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov. Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
- Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
- Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
- Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
- Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information. Examination/Assessment If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired. The Tax Administrator I exam is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the Tax Administrator I exam is tentatively scheduled for September, 2026. For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Strong leadership qualities.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience of employment tax program(s).
- Knowledge of the CA Unemployment Insurance Code.
- Good analytical and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills utilizing sound judgment, discretion, tact and a high degree of professionalism.
- Ability to maintain cohesive relationships with internal and external customers
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite application
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. Statement of Qualifications Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process. The SOQ should be typed, single spaced, and use a standard12 point font. It is not to exceed two pages in length while providing a thoughtful, detailed response to the prompts. Be sure to label the SOQ with your name and Job Control # at the top of the page. Prompt #1: Based on the position statement, provide examples and describe the knowledge, skills, and experience that you possess which will help you be a successful Field Audit Tax Administrator I (TA I). Prompt #2: As a Field Audit TA I, you will be required to provide excellent leadership, effective communication, and good judgment. Describe a time when you have displayed those leadership qualities. Background Investigation Requirement The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment. The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s). The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules. Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey Merit System Principles Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx