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Field Audit Manager TAX ADMINISTRATOR I, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

$8,109.00 - $10,583.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/13/2026

Job Description and Duties

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY. 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. The Employment Development Department, Tax Branch, Field Audit and Compliance Division is looking for an experienced, enterprising and adaptable person to fill a Tax Administrator (TA) I vacancy over the Santa Fe Springs Area Audit Office's, Audit Crew 1. This is a great opportunity to rotate or take the next step in your State career! 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. Under the direction of the Tax Administrator (TA) II, the TA I supervises, plans, organizes, and directs the efforts of an audit crew engaged in conducting payroll tax audits and broad compliance and customer service activities. In addition, the incumbent provides leadership that promotes team building and open communication at all levels, and encourages and maintains cohesive relations. The incumbent will also address petitions and hearings, outreach activities and oversee audit lead development. Please see the Tax Administrator I, duty statement for more information. This position is headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA 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.

Position located at 10330 Pioneer Blvd., Ste. 150, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670.

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 clickhere to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

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. Travel is required for this position, and may include overnight and/or out of state; work out of the office and/or in an outstation setting which requires a higher level of independence and self-motivation.

Minimum Requirements

• TAX ADMINISTRATOR I, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

TAX ADMINISTRATOR I, EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT $8,109.00 - $10,583.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong leadership qualities.
• Knowledge and experience of employment tax program(s).
• 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
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite applications

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.edd.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:
EE Officer
(916) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.ca.gov

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.

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

SOQ Questions and Screening Criteria:
SOQ Instructions:
The SOQ should be typed in a paragraph format, 12-point standard font, single spaced, and not exceed 2 pages in length, while providing a thoughtful, detailed answer to all portions of the following prompts:

• Based on the position statement, provide examples of what skills and knowledge that you possess will help you to be a successful Field Audit Manager. Please provide examples.
• As a Field Audit Manager, you will be required to provide excellent leadership, effective communication, and good judgment. Describe a time when you have displayed those leadership qualities. Please provide examples.

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.