Closing Date: 17th October, 2025
Description:
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 CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video
Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney Supervisor independently handles the most difficult and complex legal matters. This includes but is not limited to: reviewing and preparing complex legal documents; developing legal strategies; preparing for trials, appeals conferences, administrative hearings, or settlement negotiations; and performing other complex professional legal work and job-related activities as assigned. The Attorney Supervisor confers with the Chief Counsel and management on matters of tax policy and procedure and, when necessary, acts for the Chief Counsel. The Attorney Supervisor assists the Chief Counsel in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of a legal staff and supervises a small group of attorneys and senior audit professionals, performing a wide variety of legal and audit work of varying levels of complexity and difficulty. Travel up to twenty percent (20%) of the time is required for this position.
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.
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.
This is the link to the exam bulletin for the Attorney Supervisor
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions:
- Position may be located in a high-rise building.
- Telework is partially 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.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney Supervisor
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Department Information:
California not only needs you; it wants you as part of the growing workforce. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) makes life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services, with CDTFA administered programs accounting for about twenty-three percent of all state revenue. Tax programs administered by the CDTFA are concentrated in two general areas – sales and use tax, and special taxes and fees. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at CDTFA. CDTFA offers employees reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, paid holidays, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is personally impacting the lives of others.
To take a look at CDTFA as a destination employer please click the link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3a7w_igqDU)
Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov
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 www.dhs.gov/e-verify
- Position requires employee to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigation.
- Travel is required twenty percent (20%) 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: 10/17/2025
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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
Talent Acquisition Section
Attn: Certification Section JC-494491
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
Human Resources Bureau (App Drop Off)
NORTHEAST TOWER 1ST FLOOR
651 Bannon Street
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
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.
- Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development
- For more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State Employees https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
- Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website
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