Closing Date: 29th April, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:It is important to read this advertisement in its entirety. You are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this position. The SOQ instructions and required statements are at the bottom of this posting. Applications received without an SOQ or with an SOQ that does not comply with the instructions will be disqualified.
Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel and administrative direction of the Director, the Presiding Administrative Law Judge (PALJ) supervises a staff of Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and tax professionals in the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) regional offices who conduct hearings regarding business tax and franchise and income tax appeals, and prepares final decisions following the procedural rules of applying relevant provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, the California Revenue and Taxation Code, the California Administrative Procedure Act, and other relevant or related laws, regulations, rulings, court decisions, and OTA policies and procedures. The PALJ also participates in committee decisions as a member of the office management team and performs various administrative tasks associated with case management, personnel issues, and training.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23159995&name=PALJSacramentoJC427543dutystatementFINAL.pdf)
Special Requirements:
The Position(s) Require(s) A(n) California State Bar Membership Number License. You Will Be Required to Provide a Copy of Your License Prior to Being Hired.
This Vacancy Is with A Government Entity, 400 R Street, Sacramento, Ca 95811
In Order to Be Considered for This Position, You Must Include the Following:
Soq's that Do Not Address the Following Questions May Not Be Screened.
Cover Letters and Resumes Do Not Take the Place of So Qs. Applicants Who Do Not Include a Statement of Qualifications (soq) Will Not Be Considered for The Interview Process.
Electronic Submittal of Applications and Attachments Through Calcareers.Ca.Gov Is Preferred. Emailed or Faxed Application Will Not Be Accepted.
Using the Online Application System as Specified in The Announcement Is the Preferred Method of Applying for Civil Service Job Opportunities; However, Applicants May Instead Apply by Way of U.S. Mail, Parcel Delivery or Courier Service, or In Person, as Set Forth in This Announcement.
This Position Is Designated Under the Conflict-Of-Interest Code and Is Responsible for Making or Participating in The Making of Government Decisions that May Potentially Have a Material Effect on Personal Financial Interests. the Appointee Is Required to Complete Form 700 Within 30 Days of Appointment. Failure to Comply with The Conflict of Interest Code Requirements May Void the Appointment.
Additional Hires May Be Made from This Job Bulletin if Additional Positions Become Available.
In Order to Be Considered for This Position, You Must Include the Following:
- Include Jc-427543 in The "examination or Job Title" Section of The State Application (std.678) when Submitting a Hard Copy Application.
- This Position Requires a California State Bar License. You Will Be Required to Provide a Copy of Your License Prior to Being Hired.
- Resume Is Required.
- Statement of Qualifications (soq) Is Required. This Soq Serves as A Narrative Discussion to Illustrate how The Candidate's Education, Training, Experience, and Skills Have Prepared You for This Position. the Soq Serves as Documentation of Each Candidate's Ability to Present a Written Response to The Following Question(s), Both Clearly and Concisely. the Written Response Should Be Typed and No More than Two (2) Pages in Length, Single Spaced, and Arial 12-Point Font.
- Please Describe Your Work Experience Related to Reviewing the Legal Work of Others.
- Please Describe the Most Complex Case in Which You Were the Technical Lead.
Cover Letters and Resumes Do Not Take the Place of So Qs. Applicants Who Do Not Include a Statement of Qualifications (soq) Will Not Be Considered for The Interview Process.
Electronic Submittal of Applications and Attachments Through Calcareers.Ca.Gov Is Preferred. Emailed or Faxed Application Will Not Be Accepted.
Using the Online Application System as Specified in The Announcement Is the Preferred Method of Applying for Civil Service Job Opportunities; However, Applicants May Instead Apply by Way of U.S. Mail, Parcel Delivery or Courier Service, or In Person, as Set Forth in This Announcement.
This Position Is Designated Under the Conflict-Of-Interest Code and Is Responsible for Making or Participating in The Making of Government Decisions that May Potentially Have a Material Effect on Personal Financial Interests. the Appointee Is Required to Complete Form 700 Within 30 Days of Appointment. Failure to Comply with The Conflict of Interest Code Requirements May Void the Appointment.
Additional Hires May Be Made from This Job Bulletin if Additional Positions Become Available.
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:
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:
- Significant Experience Working with Tax Law.
- Excellent Writing Skills.
- Excellent Legal Research Skills.
- Understanding Laws, Rules, and Statutes and Their Application to A Particular Case to Render Just and Fair Decisions in Tax Cases.
- Skills in Managing a Team and Large Volumes of Work Including Redirecting Work Where Needed.
- Experience in Evaluating Personnel Performance.
- Knowledge of Principles of Effective Supervision and Training.
- Experience in Conducting Hearings in A Manner that Will Obtain All Pertinent Evidence and Secure the Confidence and Respect of All Parties.
- Experience with Analyzing and Appraising Legal Problems and Applying Legal Principles and Precedents to A Particular Set of Facts.
- Knowledge of Maintaining a Work Environment that Is Free of Discrimination and Harassment.
- Knowledge of The California Code of Judicial Ethics.
- Ability to Communicate Effectively to Successfully Achieve Objectives.
- Ability to Gain Confidence and Cooperation of Others to Establish and Maintain Good Working Relationships.
- Ability to Exercise Independent Judgment and Creativity.
- Willingness to Accept Responsibility, Exercise Initiative, Adapt to Changes, and Implement Management's Decisions.
- Work Under Tight Deadlines in High Volume Offices.
- Ability to Plan, Organize, and Prioritize Workload, for Yourself and Others.
- Ll.M. in Taxation, Centralization in Tax Law, or A Cpa License
- Demonstrated 5 Years or More Experience in The Area of Tax Law.
- Experience with Legal Research Tools Such as Westlaw/lexis.
- Background in Running or Participating in Administrative Proceedings or Court Proceedings.
- Positive Attitude, Open-Mindedness, Flexibility, and Tact.
