Tax Administrator III

Job Description and Duties

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 leader that values a positive and empowering work environment? If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and want to join a dynamic team, then this may be the place for you!

In a fast paced environment, the Tax Processing and Accounting Division 's (TPAD) Tax Administrator III functions as the Program Manager of the Post Processing Operations Program (PPO). The PPO Program Manager is responsible for providing high level expertise for the activities of the Electronic Data Integrity Section (EDIS); Contribution Adjustment Section (CAS); and the Tax and Wage Adjustment Section (TWAS). The responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing PPO activities through subordinate TA IIs and TA Is.

This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to facilitate discussions and technical changes with with internal and external customers including other state agencies, banks, software vendors, tax practitioners, and employers.

The PPO Program Manager must possess strong knowledge of the tax program, employer payroll tax reporting responsibilities, tax liabilities, and employer account and wage adjustments. In addition, they must possess a solid knowledge of the provisions of the California Unemployment Insurance Code, Departmental regulations, rules, and policies of the employer tax accounting system relating to the four programs administered by the Department Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance, Personal Income Tax, and the Employment Training Fund programs.

This position is headquartered in Sacramento 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 assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Position exists at 751 N Street Sacramento, CA ARU 601

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

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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.

Occasional travel may be required.

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

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

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.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

The exam for Tax Administrator III will be available 07/24/2025 thru 08/07/2025 .

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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:

• Ability to create and maintain cohesive relationship with management, supervisors, staff, and customers, and knowledge of policies and procedures of Tax Branch.
• Ability to apply and interpret policies, regulations, and laws.
• Exhibit a strong sense of urgency to resolve problems, manage conflict, accomplish work items, and accomplish effective results.
• Ability to make difficult decisions and the willingness to accept and deal with intended and/or unintended consequences.
• Effectively plan, organize, and manage multiple workloads and competing priorities.
• Use critical and creative thinking to preform work as part of a team or individually.
• Exercise creativity and flexibility in identifying and resolving problems.
• Excellent professional written and oral communication skills including writing memos, preparing communications, presenting data, and providing presentations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with building relationships with internal and external customers/partners.
• Ability to lead projects with internal and external customers.
• Ability to anticipate and plan for future workload adjustments.
• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated by interest and concern for others, treating others with dignity and respect, providing timely and accurate feedback, and holding others accountable for their actions.
• Model the way characteristics of integrity, initiative, dependability, professional judgment, and adaptability.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, , and the CalPERS website, .

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 may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

The SOQ must address the three questions below. The SOQ should be no more than 2-pages in size 12 font. Please use the below questions as the heading, with your response underneath.

1. Provide specific examples of how you have worked effectively under pressure and handled critical, sensitive or challenging situations. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

2. Provide specific examples of your work experience that demonstrates your ability to create a clear vision, set goals and expectations, and foster a high-performing culture while encouraging leadership and initiative at all levels. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

3. Provide specific examples of your work experience that demonstrates your ability to use sound judgment in managing complex and varied programs. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes and Cover Letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without the SOQ may not receive consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.
• Other - A Cover Letter is required and must be included.