Job Description

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

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)'s Talent Acquisition and Executive Recruitment Section (TAERS) is recruiting for a Human Resources (HR) Leader, a team leader, a supervisor who is confident, hard-working and committed to achieving excellence. This position oversees the entire recruitment and selection process in a fast-paced environment for the CDTFA and the California State Board of Equalization (BOE).

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM) II, the SSM I is responsible for leading and managing a team of HR professionals responsible for all aspects of the selection and hiring process including job analysis, exam administration, and classification & pay. The SSM I will ensure the selection and hiring process follows civil service laws, rules and regulations. This includes but is not limited to the review of hiring packages to ensure merit-based hiring decisions, job analysis and exam planning, development and implementation; and recruitment. The SSM I will provide consultation on the most sensitive and complex human resources management issues while providing support to team members. Travel may be required up to ten percent (10%) of the time. The position is currently in the office twice per week and as needed.

This limited term position may be extended up to twenty four (24) months if supported by workload or may become permanent if workload becomes permanent.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for full or part-time telework for eligible candidates residing in California.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• Travel may be required ten percent (10%) of the time.

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: 12/6/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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:

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration

Certification Section

Attn: Certification Section JC-456700

651 Bannon Street, Suite 100 MIC: 00

Sacramento , CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration

Certification Section

Certification Section JC-456700

651 Bannon Street, Suite 100 MIC: 00

Sacramento , CA 95811

Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)

08:00 AM - 04:00 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 required and must be included.
• Other - A completed Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) section of this job posting for additional information.

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

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:

• Nearby (third-party) parking.
• Convenient to public transportation.
• Located near major freeway access at the May Lee State Office Complex.

Working for the State offers 

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State Employees

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Nathan Nguyen
(916) 309-1932
Nathan.Nguyen@cdtfa.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 Contact
(916) 309-8400
EqualEmployment.Opportunity@cdtfa.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.

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)

Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be consider. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

Additionally, your SQ must include:

• Require name on SQ.
• Require Job Control Number on SQ.
• The SQ must be no more than two pages in length, single-spaced.
• Your SQ must include your name and JC number at the upper right hand corner.
• Answer each statement/question in order using Arial 12-point font.

Please respond directly to the following SQ question(s):

1. Describe your background, experience, and training in selection, exams, classification and compensation, and recruitment.
2. Describe a time when you had to adapt to a process change. What challenges did you have to overcome and what steps did you take to help others to adjust.
3. Describe a time when you led a project involving participants with different skill levels. How did you ensure your communication was understood by all participants?

Job Tags

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