Job Description

Job Description and Duties

As the Section Manager of the Revenue and Data Analysis Section within the Economic and Statistical Research Bureau, the incumbent is responsible for the required economic analyses for all proposed changes to income and Franchise Tax laws and regulations (i.e., revenue analyses). In addition, the incumbent reviews the most sensitive analyses for accuracy and completion to ensure all estimates and reports leaving the department are accurate and reasonable. The incumbent also represents the department before legislative committees and in meetings with Legislators, legislative staff, representatives of the Administration, the Department of Finance, and constituents on the technical aspects of the personal income tax law and corporate tax law. The incumbent manages the training and development of staff in the latest estimating techniques and information sources for revenue analyses. Provides the bureau management team with weekly progress reports and informs them of any sensitive issues.

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Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for limited remote-working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of four days per week for all positions including those that are eligible for telework.

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 .

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein.

**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.

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:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”.

• Experience with PIT and Corp tax return mechanics
• Understanding of the legislative process
• Understanding of state revenue
• Knowledge of research and data gathering methods
• Ability to identify and explain impacts to the department
• Knowledge of confidentiality rules, procedures, and information exchange agreements to protect information from unauthorized disclosure
• Skill to maintain a high level of security and confidentiality of information
• Ability to explain complex tax and revenue related issues to customers in simple understandable language
• Experience communicating with external stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities and extremely tight, non-negotiable deadlines
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work environments, management styles and business trends
• Ability to build strong relationships and maintain a positive culture
• Strong departmental knowledge
• Ability to work collaboratively with representatives throughout the department
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to develop and evaluate alternatives
• Ability to listen effectively
• Ability to make objective decisions timely and effectively
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including tact and politically sensitivity
• Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience
• Knowledge of principles, policies and techniques of performance management to direct and develop subordinate supervisors and staff to ensure high levels of job performance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Involvement in a diversity of activities, program areas, and/or positions that have provided you with a greater understanding and appreciation for the broader perspective of the department/enterprise
• Demonstrated performance encouraging positive relationships, creating high job satisfaction, encouraging success, showing understanding, and being trusting and supportive

Benefits

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

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A complete application package must be received in the Classification & Hiring Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and must include:

• Completed employment information on the STD. 678, including the “From” and “To” dates, “Hours Per Week,” and “Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the “Employment History” fields (resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678)
• All of the required documents listed in the “Required Application Package Documents” section 
• The position number and job control number in the job title line of the STD. 678, if submitting a paper application package (these numbers will auto-populate in the job title line of the STD. 678 if submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account)
• A signature, if submitting a paper application package

Candidates who do not follow all of the listed application instructions may be eliminated from the selection process. All submitted information will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section.

Do not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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.
• Other -

  REQUIRED: If you are basing your eligibility on educational requirements, you MUST provide a legible copy of your transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement as listed in the Classification Specification (please see the Class Specification located under “Minimum Requirements” on the left-hand side of this job posting). Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a foreign transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be official or unofficial; please redact birthdates and social security numbers. If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).

• Supplemental Application - In order to be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a supplemental application.Your response must be no more than 2 type-written page(s) in length, using 12-point font, 1-inch standard margins and include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of each page. Respond to the following supplemental statement(s):
  As the section manager of the Revenue and Data Analysis Section you will be frequently required to explain the complicated methodologies used to create revenue estimates to people without a background in tax in a way that they can understand.Please provide an example where you had to explain a complicated issue in detail to people that may not have a background in the subject matter.

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