TAX ADMINISTRATOR I, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

State of California • Sacramento, CA

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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, and we have an opening for one (1) Tax Administrator (TA) I, Specialist, in the Field Audit and Compliance Division's, Northern Audit Region as a Program Specialist (PS)! Under the general direction of the Field Audit and Compliance Division's (FACD), Northern Region Audit Program (NRAP) Manager, the PS is responsible for assisting with the oversight of the California Unemployment Insurance Tax Audit and Personal Income Tax Withholding Programs for the FACD. The PS is an active, contributing member of the Northern Region management team, functioning as a high-level independent resource that can provide objective recommendations on significant policy issues for the FACD Audit Program and provide assistance with sensitive and complex projects having significant impact involving the implementation of comprehensive legislation relating to the FACD Audit Program. The incumbent works closely with region team members to fulfill the mission of the FACD, Tax Branch, and Department to achieve the program goals. Please see the Tax Administrator I, Specialist, duty statement for more details. The position(s) are headquartered in Oakland, CA in Alameda County, ARU 703, 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. We will accept applications Statewide. 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 here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge and experience of employment tax program.
• 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
• Knowledge of personal computer and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the oversight of the California Unemployment Insurance Tax Audit and Personal Income Tax Withholding Programs for the FACD.
• Functioning as a high-level independent resource that can provide objective recommendations on significant policy issues for the FACD Audit Program
• Provide assistance with sensitive and complex projects having significant impact involving the implementation of comprehensive legislation relating to the FACD Audit Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees