California Franchise Tax Board
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Exam Analyst
role at
California Franchise Tax Board .
Base pay range $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
New to State candidates hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Administrator II, Exams, Classification, and Hiring Unit, the incumbent performs complex and varied analytical duties related to the planning, administration, evaluation, and consultation related to the department's Examination Unit. This work involves the review and analysis of classifications to develop job‑related testing instruments that conform with the Federal Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection and adhere to State law and rules. Additionally, the incumbent serves as a resource for the recruitment process while working within the framework of the laws, rules, policies, and guidelines pertaining to examination, certification, and hiring process. The incumbent works independently and with other program staff to ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and fairness of the exam and hiring processes.
Additional positions may become available (eRPA 2526‑00597).
Position Details
Job Code: JC-496863
Position #: 564‑186‑5142‑XXX
Working Title: Exam Analyst
Classification: ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST
Pay Range: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
Alternate Classification Considered: STAFF SERVICES ANALYST ($3,861.00 – $4,839.00A, $4,181.00 – $5,233.00B, $5,014.00 – $6,276.00C)
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of the State examination process
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply HR policies, laws, rules and/or regulations related to examinations
Experience with various Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and State of California Personnel systems and tools such as Exam and Cert Online System (ECOS), State Controller's Office (SCO), Request for Personnel Action (RPA) Tracker, eHR, HRNet, and Grapevine
Excellent and effective analytical skills
Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
Ability to exercise good judgment
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to shift priorities, workloads and work schedules to meet deadlines
Professional Personnel/Human Resources experience
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to exercise initiative, handle multiple and/or changing priorities and deadlines
Strong work ethic and dependability
Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team environment
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Contact Information Human Resources: (916) 845‑3608
Hiring Unit Contact: April Carskaddon (916) 845‑6630, April.Carskaddon@ftb.ca.gov
Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov
EEO Contact EEO Office (916) 845‑2860
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
Final Filing Date: 11/3/2025
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Exam Analyst
role at
California Franchise Tax Board .
Base pay range $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
New to State candidates hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Administrator II, Exams, Classification, and Hiring Unit, the incumbent performs complex and varied analytical duties related to the planning, administration, evaluation, and consultation related to the department's Examination Unit. This work involves the review and analysis of classifications to develop job‑related testing instruments that conform with the Federal Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection and adhere to State law and rules. Additionally, the incumbent serves as a resource for the recruitment process while working within the framework of the laws, rules, policies, and guidelines pertaining to examination, certification, and hiring process. The incumbent works independently and with other program staff to ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and fairness of the exam and hiring processes.
Additional positions may become available (eRPA 2526‑00597).
Position Details
Job Code: JC-496863
Position #: 564‑186‑5142‑XXX
Working Title: Exam Analyst
Classification: ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST
Pay Range: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
Alternate Classification Considered: STAFF SERVICES ANALYST ($3,861.00 – $4,839.00A, $4,181.00 – $5,233.00B, $5,014.00 – $6,276.00C)
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of the State examination process
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply HR policies, laws, rules and/or regulations related to examinations
Experience with various Franchise Tax Board (FTB) and State of California Personnel systems and tools such as Exam and Cert Online System (ECOS), State Controller's Office (SCO), Request for Personnel Action (RPA) Tracker, eHR, HRNet, and Grapevine
Excellent and effective analytical skills
Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
Ability to exercise good judgment
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to shift priorities, workloads and work schedules to meet deadlines
Professional Personnel/Human Resources experience
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to exercise initiative, handle multiple and/or changing priorities and deadlines
Strong work ethic and dependability
Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team environment
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Contact Information Human Resources: (916) 845‑3608
Hiring Unit Contact: April Carskaddon (916) 845‑6630, April.Carskaddon@ftb.ca.gov
Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov
EEO Contact EEO Office (916) 845‑2860
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
Final Filing Date: 11/3/2025
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