Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Pending Budget Approval

This position is eligible to telework up to three (3) days a week,  in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be  required to report to the office as needed/ required . This is subject to change based on operational need and/or future return to office orders. The successful candidate must  reside in California upon appointment.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.  The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year.

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Special Requirements

Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and

"The State of California is an eligible employer for the purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. To learn more, visit Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification.  Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. 

Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at 

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:

1. Experience supporting contracts, procurement, solicitations and/or administrative business processes in a public or private sector environment.

2. Knowledge of contracting and procurement processes, including scopes of work, bids, vendor coordination, and/or solicitation support.

3. Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, regulations, and written guidance.

4. Experience tracking assignments, deadlines, document or data using tools such as Excel, Outlook, Teams, or similar systems.

5. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines with minimal direction.

6. Experience providing customer service and communicating professionally with staff, vendors, and stakeholders.

7. Ability to identify issues, research options, and recommend practical solutions to support agency operations.

8. Strong analytical skills with the ability to support process improvements across business operations.

9. Ability to interpret complex regulations and clearly communicate requirements effectively to staff, management, IT, and external vendors.

10. Ability to manage multiple changing priorities, meet strict deadlines, and adapt to changing operational needs in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Additional Information

Reporting Location: 400 R Street, Ste. 350, Sacramento, CA 95811

Please specify RPA #30620 and JC-519703 on your state application. 

Examination Information: 

Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement: 

Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination.  Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.

For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at  [email protected] . 

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - See Statement of Qualifications instructions below.

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