Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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Under the administrative direction of the Bureau Director, Technical Resource & Services Bureau (TRSB), the Advisor will serve as the highest level expert, key policy advisor and technical resource in identifying and developing policy to ascertain the true meaning of the statute and fairly administer the California Revenue & Taxation Code, as it pertains to the most complex organizational structures or the most complex tax considerations, such as new law changes at the federal and state levels resulting in conformity matters. The incumbent will serve as an expert level advisor to the TRSB Director and Audit Division Chief on policy issues related to the most complex individual and business entity tax law matters, including pass through entities or apportioning corporations. There are a wide range of subject matters in this bureau that have significant revenue implications for the State of California. The Technical Audit Policy Advisor (TAPA) will serve as principal policy advisor in a variety of controversial and sensitive policies. The Advisor will represent the department on various committees with external interest, including the Internal Revenue Service, Federation of Tax Administrators, other states' taxing authorities, and other multi-state taxing organizations.

Position(s) may be located in any of the following office locations:

• Sacramento (central and/or field office), Oakland, San Jose, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Van Nuys, West Covina, San Francisco, and/or San Diego, California
• Chicago, Illinois
• Houston, Texas
• Manhattan, New York

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to .

**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. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD (800) 735-2929.

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: 9/19/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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 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:

Franchise Tax Board

Classification and Hiring Unit

Attn: Exams Unit - Alyse Werlich

P.O. Box 550

Sacramento , CA 95812-0550

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Franchise Tax Board

Classification and Hiring Unit

Exams Unit - Alyse Werlich

9646 Butterfield Way

Sacramento , CA 95827

Drop-off at Welcome Center in Main Lobby (May be non-operational on weekends and holidays)

07:00 AM - 06:00 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:

• 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  The Statement of Qualification is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications to qualify them for the position. The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should:

  • Be typed using Arial Regular 12-point font.
  • 1-inch margins.
  • Be no more than three pages in length.
  • Specifically answer each item separately and number them on the Statement of Qualifications in the same order as the Desirable Qualifications.

  Applicants who fail to submit the Statement of Qualifications will be eliminated from the examination process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the examination.

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.

Benefits

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

In addition, Franchise Tax Board offers the following:

• Convenient transportation and commuting options include : Light Rail stop, bicycle lockers, free parking, and carpool/vanpool opportunities.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Alyse Werlich
(916) 845-3106
Alyse.Werlich@ftb.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 Office
(916) 845-2860

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Weekend work,

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