STUDENT ASSISTANT

at  Franchise Tax Board

We’re seeking a highly motivated individual to assist the Vehicle Registration Collection (VRC) development team in a learning capacity. Are you looking to broaden your experience and abilities with opportunities for job growth? Your meaningful work directly impacts the success of the Franchise Tax Board’s (FTB) mission and helps Californians meet their tax obligations, which in turn funds most of programs that support all Californians.

About the role. As a student assistant for VRC Modification Project Development, you will assist seasoned developers who are highly experienced and knowledgeable. The team maintains, designs, develops, and implements critical solutions in support of our VRC systems. In your role, you will

• Assist in various development tasks associated with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Assist in Web & Application Development, Unit Testing, Deployment
• Assist in providing production support
• Assist in database development and support
• Assist in the development of technical documentation
• Collaborate with various team members throughout the SDLC process
• Coordinate and attend meetings as needed

About you. You are a problem solver that loves to develop solutions to enable your team to do their work efficiently and effectively. The following captures you nicely:

• You have a strong drive for problem solving and are detailed oriented
• You enjoy helping the team succeed
• You are flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
• You thrive when managing multiple tasks & projects with varying levels of priority
• You love engaging with people as much as engaging with data and technology

About the Technology Services Division (TSD)
The mission of TSD is to securely deliver and support information technology solutions and services essential to the success of the FTB’s mission. We act on our mission to realize our vision of a collaborative and diverse team of IT experts who further innovation and empower our business partners to accomplish their goals. Read more about FTB.
Learn more about other FTB technical roles at this FTB microsite.

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: 8/22/2024

About the role. As a student assistant for VRC Modification Project Development, you will assist seasoned developers who are highly experienced and knowledgeable. The team maintains, designs, develops, and implements critical solutions in support of our VRC systems. In your role, you will

• Assist in various development tasks associated with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Assist in Web & Application Development, Unit Testing, Deployment
• Assist in providing production support
• Assist in database development and support
• Assist in the development of technical documentation
• Collaborate with various team members throughout the SDLC process
• Coordinate and attend meetings as neede