Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of an Administrator I in the Receiving and Data Storage Section (RDSS), the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) is a technical resource. The incumbent performs analytical work of entry level difficulty with increasing independence and assists in activities related to the analysis and support of the department’s services and projects that have direct impact on the Receiving and Data Storage Section. The activities may include analysis of RDSS system capabilities, requirements, and user specifications along with drafting change orders (CO) and change requests (CR) and obtaining approvals.

Position may be extended to up to 24 months or become permanent.

Additional positions may become available (RPA 2425-01814).

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Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for limited remote working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. Once training is complete, 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”.

• Knowledge of and experience with Franchise Tax Board (FTB) systems including Taxpayer Information System (Tl), Business Entities Tax System (BETS), Accounts Receivable Collection System (ARCS), Integrated Non-filer Compliance (INC), Withhold at Source System (WASS), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Registration Application, Enterprise-Wide Bankruptcy System (EWBS), or comparable systems 
• Knowledge of Enterprise Data to Revenue (EDR) applications including Return Analysis (RA), Taxpayer Folder (TPF) and Case Management (CM), or comparable systems 
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft (MS) Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint)
• Ability to create and maintain reports that capture daily data
• Knowledge of pipeline processing workflow
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Familiarity with the department's programs, policies, organization, and functions
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with all levels of staff and management
• Excellent customer service skills
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Experience in participating on projects
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Flexible and willing to learn in a changing environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, workloads, and deadlines
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the website and the 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 -

• Supplemental Application - In order to be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a supplemental application. Your response must be no more than one type-written page in length, using 12-point font, 1-inch standard margins and include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Respond to the following supplemental statement(s):
  As a Staff Services Analyst in RDSS, you will be working on multiple projects simultaneously, each with its own set of priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders. You will also be responsible for creating reports and presenting findings to various audiences.
  Describe a time when you had to manage multiple projects or tasks with competing priorities and deadlines.
  • How did you organize your work, prioritize tasks, and ensure that all projects were completed on time?
  • How do you ensure that your reports are clear, concise, and effective in communicating complex information to various audiences, including non-technical stakeholders?
    

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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