Revenue & Jurisdiction Services Program Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

All applicants will be considered; however, SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.

Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility. To learn more about us, please see
Under the general direction of the Business Taxes Administrator III, the Supervising Tax Auditor III (STA III) is responsible for statewide leadership of the Revenue & Jurisdiction Services Program within the Local Revenue Branch. The incumbent oversees statewide allocation, distribution, reconciliation, and fiscal governance functions supporting more than $26 billion in annual local tax distributions across 1,000+ jurisdictions. The STA III serves as CDTFA’s statewide authority for allocation policy, CROS system governance, legislative implementation, cross-divisional coordination, and resolution of complex statewide allocation issues.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

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Working Conditions

• Position may be located in a high-rise building.
• Partial Telework is available.
• Standard office environment.
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.

Special Requirements

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to

Position requires employees to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.

In addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications for the Supervising Tax Auditor III , competition is limited to individuals who meet at least one of the following promotional examination criteria:

• Have a permanent civil service appointment with CDTFA, or
• Are current or former employees of the legislature for 2 or more years as defined in Government Code 18990, or
• Are current or former non-elected exempt employees of the executive branch for 2 or more consecutive years as defined in Govt. Code 18992, or
• Are persons retired from the United States military honorably discharged from active duty with a service disability or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code 18991. Applicants must provide a copy of discharge papers (DD 214) for verification purposes at the time of application.

Under certain circumstances other employees may be allowed to compete under provisions of Rules 234, 235 and 235.2. California Code of Regulations Rules 233, 234, 235.2 and 237 contain provisions regarding civil service status and eligibility for promotional examinations. If you are unsure of your eligibility for promotional examinations, please contact [email protected] .

Benefits

CDTFA appreciates and proudly celebrates diversity with an emphasis of an inclusive atmosphere in all levels of the organization. CDTFA is a participant in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort to advance racial equality and advance opportunities for all in California. Employees of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, gender orientations and personal experiences are welcomed to contribute to the success of CDTFA.

The CDTFA was presented with the Large State Employer of the Year Award for 2018 from The Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED); showcasing CDTFA’s support of employment, promotion, and fair treatment of persons with disabilities.

CDTFA values its staff and is dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

In addition, you can look forward to:

• Convenient public transportation.
• Located near Downtown, major freeway access, multiple eateries.
• The new sustainable May Lee State Office Complex is located in the Sacramento River District. It has an on-site coffee shop, cafeteria, gym, and daycare center.

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State Employees

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Requirements

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant’s skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The CDTFA will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

The SOQ should be a narrative of no more than 2 single-spaced pages total with no smaller than 11-point font. The SOQ should address each of the following prompts:

• Your name on SOQ
• The Job Control number on SOQ

Please respond directly to the following SOQ items below:

1. Provide examples of your leadership and management skills with an emphasis on establishing goals, priorities, objectives, and achieving measurable results, and describe the outcomes.

1. Describe your experience working with all levels of leadership and provide an example of your ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. The SOQ can be considered the first interview for this position. The SOQ should include specific information on how your background, knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics demonstrate your qualifications.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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  A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section of this job posting for additional information.