Job Posting: Procurement Data Specialist

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

JC-442140
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Procurement Data Specialist
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I

$6,752.00 - $8,452.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 8/2/2024

Job Description and Duties

The Office of the Small Business Advocate is established in statute with a number of specified duties to serve as the lead office on entrepreneurship providing small businesses in the State of California with the information and resources needed to succeed in the marketplace and serving as the principal advocate in the state on behalf of small businesses and working. The Procurement Data Specialist is independently responsible for collecting and conducting the most complex statistical data analysis and research on the state’s contracting and purchasing trends for goods and services, to identify opportunities for California's diverse small business sector, in accordance with the guidelines of DGS and the published directives within the state of California’s statutory, regulatory, policy and procedural requirements.

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

Working Conditions

Hybrid: this position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at headquarters in Sacramento 2 times a week. #li-hybrid  

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-442140
Position #(s):
373-102-5742-001
Working Title:
Procurement Data Specialist
Classification:
RESEARCH DATA SPECIALIST I
$6,752.00 - $8,452.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the State of California's leader for job growth and economic development efforts.  GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.

Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Employment Application:
Interested applicants must fill out the "Employment History" section of the State Application (STD 678) 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.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in Arial 12-point font using standard margins and no more than three pages. A resume or cover letter does not substitute for the SOQ. Incomplete applications, missing resumes, and/or without the SOQ or those that do not address what is being requested may not be considered. The SOQ should be submitted in a narrative format.

  • Please describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities apply to the implementation goals for AB 2019.
  • Describe what technology, platforms, and data collection methods you have used in current and/or past research and data analysis projects. 

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: 8/2/2024

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:

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Attn: Human Resources, JC 442140
1325 J St.
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)
Human Resources, JC 442140
1325 J St.
Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814
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 refer to section above for Statement of Qualifications instructions.
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.

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:
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, in writing, and through data visualization, to individuals and groups with diverse skillsets and backgrounds.
• Ability to plan and carry out projects
• Prepare and present technical reports
• Establish and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with others
• Work effectively with professional, technical, and support personnel
• Analyze situations accurately and take effective action; and • Establish and maintain project priorities.


Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

- Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
- Work life balance (most positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here). 
- Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
- Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Commute Program
- Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- ScholarShare (college savings account)
- On-the-job training and professional development
- Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

 Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees! 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Recruitments JC 442140
(916) 319-9367
Recruitments@gobiz.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sara Curtis
(916) 914-1605
Sara.Curtis@gobiz.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:
EEO Office
(916) 319-9367
GOBiz.HR@gobiz.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.

Salary & Statement of Qualifications Instructions

IN MOST CASES, ALL NEW TO STATE EMPLOYEES MUST START AT THE MINIMUM OF THE POSTED SALARY RANGE.


Statement of Qualifications Instructions:

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ). The SOQ must be in 12-point font, single-spaced, and no more than 3 pages in length. The SOQ must address the questions below, do not consolidate responses, please submit in a narrative format.

 

  • Please describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities apply to the implementation goals for AB 2019.
  • Describe what technology, platforms, and data collection methods you have used in current and/or past research and data analysis projects

 

Exam and Education Documentation

Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, please take the Research Data Specialist exam to obtain eligibility for this position: 


Examination Links: 

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=8PB39 

Educational requirements: If you are using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide a copy of your diploma or school transcripts.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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