Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-500015

Position #(s):

291-331-7500-001

Working Title:

Chief, Human Resources Bureau (CEA, Level A)

Classification:

C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

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 (23%) 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. CDTFA offers its team members 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.

California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New team members, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all area at CDTFA. We offer jobs that align with your ambitions and provide a reliable income, stable benefits, work-life balance, advancement opportunities, and the personal fulfillment of knowing that your work is impacting the lives of others.

Department Website: http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

See below for an opportunity in a leadership position!

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 team members, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value team members 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, please see CDTFA Gateway to New Opportunities video .

This position is located in the Sacramento Headquarters Office.

The State of California’s Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has an exciting career opportunity and is looking for an innovative Human Resources leader who is enthusiastic and has strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. If you have a diverse HR leadership background and enjoy process improvements and working in partnership with Information Technology to automate manual processes, this is a great opportunity for you.

The HR Chief (CEA A) Position Is An Integral Member Of The Executive Team That Provides Guidance And Direction In All Aspects Of Human Resources And Leads Their Team Overseeing:

Talent Acquisition (Classification and Pay, Recruitment and Exams); Talent Development (Workforce Planning, Career Services, Wellness, Recognition, Special Projects, Training and Employee Development, as well as a Learning Management System); Talent Management (Personnel Operations/Transactions, Medical Management) and Performance Management and Coaching.

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

At this time, 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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

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 team members to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a background investigatio n.

PLEASE NOTE: In addition to the Standard State Applications (STD.678), you are required to submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) with direct responses to the statements provided. Within the responses, include specific information and example(s) that best illustrate your experience, background, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

When completing your Statement of Qualifications, please DO NOT provide a single narrative response. Each SOQ prompt should be addressed separately (i.e.: first provide a complete and independent response to Prompt #1, then a complete and independent response to Prompt #2, etc.) for consideration. Additionally, each response should be numbered to clearly indicate which SOQ prompt you are responding to. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

Please use Arial size 12-font for the SOQ.

Respond Directly To The Following SOQ Prompts:

• Describe your management experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in human resource operations, including medical management, performance management, personnel operations, talent acquisition, training and employee development, and workforce and succession planning.
• Describe your experience in establishing and implementing various strategic planning objectives that align with the mission and goals of an organization. In your response, include how many years you have been performing these activities, your ability to think strategically, and the communication strategies you have used to communicate effectively and gain the confidence of senior-level management.
• Describe your demonstrated communication skills and experience presenting sensitive and complex issues and technical requirements, both verbally and in writing, in a way that is understood by a wide range of stakeholders at all levels of an organization including executive leadership, a governing board or similar body.
• Describe your experience as a leader building teams and implementing programs that align with an organization’s mission and core values. Provide techniques you have used for promoting successful teamwork, engagement and a collaborative workplace culture.
• Describe your leadership experience and demonstrated ability to think strategically, develop goals, and function as a member of a high-functioning senior leadership team.

You must provide specific information in your responses that demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.