Job Description and Duties
Under the close supervision of an Administrator I and technical guidance of a lead, the incumbent is responsible for developing and assisting in the implementation and on-going operation of a systematic strategy for the prevention and identification of fraudulent tax return filing activities and identity theft (IDT).
This includes actively working the complex accounts and being responsible for having an understanding of the Revenue and Taxation Code, administrative regulations, policies and procedures to ensure departmental compliance with tax laws, to maximize saved revenue and provide customer service to taxpayers, tax professionals and employers.
Initiates and responds to telephone inquiries using the automatic call distribution (ACD) system to proactively gain compliance from IDT victims on valid liabilities, acts on incoming correspondence regarding identity theft related and more technical tax issues from taxpayers, representatives and other authorized individuals.
This position is eligible for remote-working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. Some in-office presence required.
Additional positions may become available (RPA 2324-03781).
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Working Conditions
This position is eligible for remote-working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of two 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.
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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.
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