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Form of workThe office of the Secretary of State (SOS) comprises nearly 500 dedicated public servants who uphold the rights of Californians while also making our government, history, and businesses both accessible and transparent. Led by an elected leader accountable to the public, the staff at SOS work to ensure our office is a reflection of the people we serve daily. The Business Programs Division is committed to making it easier to do business in California. With bizfile California, the Secretary of State's new online portal, registering a business, filing a trademark or financing statement, or accessing public business records only takes a few clicks. These services are available 24/7 and are constantly improving, freeing up California's entrepreneurs to focus on their business endeavors while the SOS handles the paperwork. The SOS is located in downtown Sacramento near Light Rail, Downtown Commons (DOCO), Golden 1 Center, and other amenities.
Are you interested in being part of a team created to modernize the services provided to businesses in the state of California? Would you enjoy working on automation projects while using innovative and leading-edge applications and tools? If you answered yes, then we have an opportunity for you. The California Secretary of State's Business Programs Division is recruiting to fill multiple permanent, full-time Associate Governmental Program Analyst positions in the Automation & Support Section of the Business Programs Division. The Secretary of State will consider the Staff Services Analyst classification for recruitment purposes. Duties will be commensurate with the level of the classification hired.
Under the general direction of a Staff Services Manager I and Staff Services Manager II, this position will work collaboratively with all levels of Business Programs Division and Information Technology Division staff and management to assist in business automation application development. Duties encompass the areas of policy and program evaluation, system development and modification, testing and implementation, and planning and research. The incumbent is responsible for developing and applying program knowledge and analytical techniques as they relate to automation development, testing and maintenance for furtherance of the Business Programs Division automation or as required by statute.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with business process decomposition and improvement.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio),and Adobe Acrobat.
- Experience working on a team project, team building, or team management with strong collaborative skills, while interacting effectively with all levels of departmental personnel.
- Ability to think independently, analyze and solve complex problems and recommend an effective course of action. Ability to create, review and edit clear and concise written reports.
- Ability to make presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Experience with automation development tools and project management.
- Capable of creative and flexible thinking and have a good understanding of organizational techniques and time management skills; including techniques for prioritizing multiple projects to ensure completion by established deadlines.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
In addition to the positions providing telework opportunities based upon the agency's telework policy and business needs, additional on-site amenities include a cafeteria, childcare center, and bicycle parking.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
- STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-409009
Position #(s):
785-401-5393-XXX
Working Title:
Automation & Support Analyst - Business Programs Division
Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $5,684.00 - $7,114.00
Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
$3,640.00 - $5,916.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) consists of nearly 600 dedicated public servants who uphold the rights of Californians while also striving to make our government, elections, and businesses both accessible and transparent. Led by an elected leader, accountable to the public, we are dedicated to fostering career development opportunities and growing a skilled workforce that embraces inclusion and values diversity.
Located in downtown Sacramento, the SOS building is within walking distance to a variety of eateries and amenities. Light Rail, State Capitol, Downtown Commons (DOCO), and Golden 1 Center, just to name a few. Conveniently located in the SOS building, the Gold Rush Grille offers delicious daily specials for breakfast or lunch and is open to the public. Our on-site childcare incorporates programs for children six weeks to five years old. Priority waitlist access and special discounted rates are available for SOS employees.
For more information about the SOS, please visit sos.ca.gov .
Special Requirements Please Note: Candidates selected to interview may be required to take an analytical writing exam as a component of the hiring interview process.
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: 1/8/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:
Secretary of State
Attn: Jordan Mariner
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Secretary of State
Jordan Mariner
1500 11th St - 4th Floor - Suite 475
Sacramento , CA 95814
Please drop off application packages in the 1st Floor Lobby Rotunda.
08:00 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - Please follow the directions to respond to the Statement of Qualifications as directed above.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Jordan Mariner
(916) 653-6974
jmariner@sos.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Ashley Boyer
(916) 653-6974
aboyer@sos.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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.
