Technical Specialist / Advisor

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.

Are you a highly motivated person that values a positive and empowering work environment? Do you possess excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills? If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and want to join a dynamic team, then this is the place for you!

Under the guidance of the Tax Administrator (TA) II, the TA I Specialist acts as the Field Audit and Compliance Division's (FACD) Technical Specialist. In this role, the TA I Specialist serves as a tax program expert with the highest level of technical program knowledge while serving in an advisory role. The TA I Specialist will lead the development and implementation of program policies, procedures, technical training modules, Field Audit and Compliance (FAC) notices, etc. The TA I Specialist will also serve as a technical lead, Single Point of Contact (SPOC), and Subject Matter Expert on the employment tax program and provide technical advisory services to various areas within the Employment Development Department.

Please see the Tax Administrator I, Specialist duty statement for full position details.

The positions are headquartered in downtown Sacramento, 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.

Position exists at 722 Capitol Mall, Suite 1077 Sacramento CA 95814 ARU 706

If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the "Hiring Unit Contact" listed below under Contact Information.

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 her e 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.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities : Break areas, wellness / lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!

Travel may be required in this position. This may include 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

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-500491

Position #(s) : 280-706-4332-011

Working Title :

Technical Specialist / Advisor

Classification :

TAX ADMINISTRATOR I, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT $8,109.00 - $10,583.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions : Work Location :

Sacramento County

Telework : Hybrid

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm

Work Week : Monday - Friday

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 : 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 :

Examination / Assessment

To apply for this position, 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.

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Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date : 12 / 12 / 2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and / or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination / Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below :

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to :

Employment Development Department

Mail In Address

Attn : Job Control # 500491

Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54

PO Box 826880

Sacramento , CA 94280-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :

Employment Development Department

Drop Off Address

Attn : Job Control # 500491

EDD / Human Resource Services Division (6th floor solar)

722 Capitol Mall

Sacramento , CA 95814

08 : 00 AM - 04 : 30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job :

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.

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 :

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website : Special Requirements

Adrienne Adams

(916) 558-9740

Adrienne.Adams@edd.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact : EEO Officer

(916) 654-8434

Accessibility@edd.ca.gov

California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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 résumés or cover letter. Résumés and / or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required as part of the application package.

The SOQ must respond to all parts of the prompt below, be single spaced using a standard twelve (12) point font size, not exceed two pages in length, and must include your name and the job control number at the top of the page.

Please provide examples of the knowledge and experience you have, performing each of the following functions :

1. Serving as a technical advisor to tax auditors.

2. Reviewing and researching responses to complex employment tax questions.

3. Providing recommendations on policy and procedure issues to ensure uniformity of audit determinations.

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

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 work place. 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.