Tax Credit Program Manager

Job Description And Duties
The California Film Commission (CFC) is a state program within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), tasked with retaining and increasing motion picture production, creating industry jobs and boosting business throughout the state. The CFC issues film permits for all state-owned and operated properties, administers the Film and TV Tax Credit Program, maintains an extensive location library, offers production assistance on a wide variety of issues and works closely with cities and counties to create "film-friendly" policies statewide. The CFC's staff includes dedicated civil service employees and senior staff with extensive film production experience.

The Tax Credit Program Manager (SSMII) works under the general direction of the Film & TV Tax Credit Deputy Director implementing and administering the Film & TV Tax Credit Program. The Program Manager has significant responsibilities for formulating and/or administering departmental policies, regulations, and guidelines for several complex statutes which require high level of management skills and technical expertise; responsible for a complex operation that is central to a department's primary mission, as set forth by the current statute and upcoming statutes and grant program; supervise a technical staff in a medium size department in the facilitation of film and television tax credits which includes a complex operation with multiple department influence. This position will involve higher level management duties, decision making, and problem-solving.

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

Working Conditions
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person in Hollywood 2 times a week. As a result of the Governor's recent executive order, employees may be required to come into the office in Hollywood at least four times a week, projected to be effective July 1, 2026.

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-501049

Position #(s):

Working Title:
Tax Credit Program Manager
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)

$7, $9,781.00

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:
Los Angeles County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
CA Film Commission

Department Information
The CFC is your one-stop resource for film, TV, and commercial production across the Golden State. California is home to the entertainment industry… and for good reason. We have the best weather (315 days of sunshine), wildly diverse locations (from 840 miles of coastline to vast desert sand dunes), highly skilled crews and the best production infrastructure.

The CFC is one of several economic development departments within the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) working to attract, retain, and expand business opportunities in California. The CFC supports a production-friendly environment to retain and grow production jobs and economic activity statewide, enhancing California's position as the leading location for all forms of media content creation nationally and globally.

The CFC and GO-Biz is committed to enhancing the workforce to improve California's job growth and economic development efforts, through a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Department Website:

Special Requirements
*Employment Application:*
Interested applicants must fill out the "Employment History" section of the State Application (STD 678) completely with all relevant experience to be considered for this position. GO-Biz will not review attached resumes in lieu of the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678). Failure to fill out the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678) will result in disqualification. Applications that are submitted blank or with "see resume" in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry may be considered incomplete and may not be accepted:

• "To" and "from" dates (month/day/year)
• Hours worked per week
• Private sector job titles
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Job duties performed
• State employees should list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles).

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

Educational Requirement:
If you are using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide school transcripts and/or a copy of your degree. Please review the minimum qualifications by clicking the link under the "Minimum Requirements" section above.

Salary Information:
ALL NEW TO STATE EMPLOYEES MUST START AT THE MINIMUM OF THE POSTED SALARY RANGE.

Examination Requirements
:

Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, please take the Staff Services Manager I exam to obtain eligibility for this position:

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: 12/18/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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 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:

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

GO-Biz

Attn: Human Resources- RPA# / JC-448969

1325 J Street, Suite 1800

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

GO-Biz

Human Resources RPA# / JC-448969

1325 J St.

Suite 1800

Sacramento , CA 95814

09:00 AM - 05:00 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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Interested individuals must submit a SOQ. The SOQ must be in 12 point font, single-spaced, and no more than 2 pages in length. The SOQ must address the following in numerical order; do not consolidate responses:
• Describe your professional expereince, education, and interest in film and television production.
• Describe your experience working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including other state agencies, production companies and/or public.
• Describe your leadership philosophy with leading teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Resumes and/or cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.

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.

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.