Job Posting: Seasonal Clerk

Franchise Tax Board

JC-408193
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Seasonal Clerk
SEASONAL CLERK

$2,985.00 - $3,365.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/17/2024

Job Description and Duties

Duties require meeting production and accuracy averages. General tasks may include, but are not limited to:
  • Open and extract contents of incoming mail
  • Lift/move loads averaging 5-45 lbs
  • Push carts weighing 45-135 lbs
  • Move wheeled cages of mail over tiled floor 1000-2000lbs
  • Sit, walk, or stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Stooping, bending, kneeling, overhead reaching and lifting
  • Some tasks require repetitive wrist, arm and shoulder actions
  • Organize, sort, file, staple, remove staples, and stamp ID numbers on documents
  • Filing, purging or pulling documents numerically and alphabetically
  • Use personal computer 7 hrs/day
  • Operate motorized cart
  • Read and write in English
Past history shows that we receive more applications than needed to fulfill our hiring need. If you have not been contacted by March 31, 2024, you may assume the positions have been filled.

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

Working Conditions

Seasonal Clerks are temporary employees, working up to an 8 hour day shift (starting as early as 6:00 a.m. or ending as late as 5:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday during the tax season, February-May.

This position is not eligible for remote working.  In-office presence required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-408193
Position #(s):
564-890-1120-990
Working Title:
Seasonal Clerk
Classification:
SEASONAL CLERK
$2,985.00 - $3,365.00 A (Hourly pay $17.22-$19.41)
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Non-Tenured, Intermittent
Work Shift:
Between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Work Week:
Monday through Friday

Department Information

Our mission is to help taxpayers file timely and accurate tax returns, and pay the correct amount to fund services important to Californians.

FTB fosters an environment of equity and inclusion for all and we welcome everyone to be part of our diverse workforce.

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

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 www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATION, 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.

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: 1/17/2024

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

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:

Franchise Tax Board
Attn: Classification & Hiring Unit/Personnel Services Hiring Team
P.O. Box 550
Sacramento, CA 95812-0550

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Franchise Tax Board
FTB - Classification & Hiring Unit/Personnel Hiring Team
9646 Butterfield Way
Sacramento, CA 95827
Drop off at Welcome Center in Main Lobby (may be non-operational on weekends and holidays)
07:00 AM - 06:00 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.
  • Other - Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving state public assistance under the CalWORKS/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Applicants who receive public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKS recipient in the comments area on the applications. Applicants must submit verification of their CalWORKS eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed with priority consideration. Photo copies of benefit cards are not considered acceptable CalWORKS validation.  

    Please note if this does not apply to you, you may use the bypass option to opt out of providing proof of public assistance. 

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.

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:
  • Ability to perform simple clerical tasks
  • Ability to follow directions and a prescribed routine
  • Ability to lift and move loads up to 45 pounds
  • Ability to push carts weighing up to 135 pounds
  • Ability to sit, stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
  • Experience using a computer
  • Good organizational skills Ability to operate a motorized cart
  • Ability to read and write in English

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS 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
  • On site conveniences include: A variety of dining options

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Hiring Unit
(916) 845-3608
Hiring Unit Contact:
Automated, leave name & number
(916) 845-2757

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 845-2860
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Instructions

Provide a phone number where you can be reached Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm.

Examination Information

This is a non-testing classification; no exam is needed.

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.