Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the Department’s contracting and administrative needs. Provide consultative and technical assistance as it pertains to contracting activities which includes contract development and negotiation during preliminary and operational planning stages of departmental programs. Research, analyze and make recommendations concerning complex legal and policy issues on contracting activities; and advise departmental staff on legal opinions and guidelines provided by the Department of General Services, Office of Legal Services. Independently develop and/or review specifications for Invitations for Bid/Request for Proposals and coordinate, draft, and finalize complex personal services contracts, interagency agreements, reimbursable services agreements and amendment documents. Complete solicitations for IT and non-IT services for advertisement in the California State Contracts Register (CSCR) utilizing the State’s Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal).

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Working Conditions

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) develops complex personal services contracts, interagency agreements, letters of agreement, and reimbursable services agreements.

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. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  Applications received without an SOQ or resumes or  other documents submitted in lieu of an SOQ will not be considered. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.  

1) Please describe your work experience, education and/or training as it relates to this position.

2) Explain your experience interpreting and applying laws, policies, or procedures in a professional setting (with an emphasis on procurement experience if applicable).

3) Provide an example of how you approached a challenging workplace problem. How did you identify the issue, develop solutions, and implement a resolution?

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:

Resourceful and analytical with the ability to independently research and apply contracts related compliance rules and policy

Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail

Reliable and responsive, able to provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge of state contracting rules, policies and procedures and experience in state contracts, a plus

Benefits

Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, an ATM, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.

Benefit information can be found on the  CalHR website and the  CalPERS website.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire and a Statement of Qualifications with their STD. 678 Employment Application.  Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-493770) and/or position number 388-076-5393-741 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

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.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. Refer to the Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Immediate start,

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