PROGRAM SPECIALIST II, FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

State of California•Sacramento, CA

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of an Attorney Supervisor of the Tax Administration and Procedure Bureau, the incumbent represents the Department in appeal and protest matters in civil tax disputes related to administrative and procedural issues. The incumbent will review and develop appeal cases to which they are assigned and prepare appellate level briefs in these cases. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as a reviewer for paraprofessional staff that are assisting with the lowest complexity assignments within the appeals workload. The incumbent will also serve as a member of teams preparing oral presentations for hearings before the Office of Tax Appeals and will provide consultation to and advise other Legal Division staff, and serve on departmental and Legal Division teams. Additional positions may become available (RPA 2526-00988).

Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein.
IMPORTANT NOTICE As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling 1-800-852-5711 to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving as a reviewer for colleagues
Strong writing and proofreading skills
Knowledge of Franchise Tax Board (FTB)'s audit programs and procedures
Experience analyzing and interpreting provisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code and/or Internal Revenue Code
Clear understanding of and commitment to the Franchise Tax Board's Missions and Values
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and the public
Knowledge of the Franchise Tax Board and Legal Division management, divisional structure, functions and programs
Experience managing a high-volume caseload/project
Education in accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Represent the Department in appeal and protest matters in civil tax disputes related to administrative and procedural issues.
Review and develop appeal cases to which they are assigned.
Prepare appellate level briefs in these cases.
Serve as a reviewer for paraprofessional staff that are assisting with the lowest complexity assignments within the appeals workload.
Serve as a member of teams preparing oral presentations for hearings before the Office of Tax Appeals.
Provide consultation to and advise other Legal Division staff.
Serve on departmental and Legal Division teams.