Job Posting: Legislative Specialist

Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency

JC-451597
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Legislative Specialist
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

$6,963.00 - $8,650.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2024

Job Description and Duties

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework option (up to 3 days telework, 2 days in the office), in accordance with the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (BCSH) Telework Policy. This position will be required to report to the Sacramento Headquarters Office as required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.


Excellence in the Business of Government!  

Come join a team that creates:

  • A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
  • A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
  • An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under the direction of the of the Deputy Secretary of Legislation, Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency (Agency), the Staff Services Manager I serves as a non-supervisory high-level specialist responsible for independently planning, and organizing a multi-departmental legislative agenda and program. The position acts as a liaison to the Agency's 11-member departments (Agency Departments) and provides expert policy consultation and recommendations to the Deputy Secretary of Legislation on the multi-disciplinary subject matters; ranging from but not limited to affordable housing, consumer protection, civil rights and financial regulation.

BCSH values diversity at all levels and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. BCSH believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join BCSH and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

The BCSH comprised of the following entities: Department of Consumer Affairs, Department of Financial Protection and Innovation; California Civil Rights Department; Department of Cannabis Control; Department of Housing and Community Development; California Housing Finance Agency; Department of Real Estate; Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board; Cannabis Control Appeals Panel; and the California Horse Racing Board.

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.

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

Working Conditions

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
  • Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.
  • Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.
  • Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
  • Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.
  • Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-451597
Position #(s):
338-100-4800-008
Working Title:
Legislative Specialist
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
$6,963.00 - $8,650.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Week:
Monday – Friday

Department Information

The Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency is the California government cabinet-level agency that licenses and regulates over 4 million professionals, businesses, and financial services; funds and facilitates the preservation and expansion of safe, affordable housing; advances statewide collaborative efforts to prevent and end homelessness; and guards and enforces California’s civil rights laws.
Department Website: https://www.bcsh.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

  • Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a 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.
  • 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 examinations available online.

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: 10/15/2024

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 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:

Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
OHR - Mailing
Attn: DGS-OHR/Certification Unit
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency
OHR - DROP OFF
Office of Human Resources-Reception
707 3rd Street
Suite 7-130
West Sacramento, CA 95605
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 required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    REQUIRED – Statement of Qualifications. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section on the job advertisement for details and 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.

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


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

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.bcsh.ca.gov/
Hiring Unit Contact:
Lori Isbell
(279) 899-2025
Lori.Isbell@bcsh.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 Main Line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.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.

Reporting Location

Business, Consumer Services & Housing Agency
500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1850
Sacramento, CA 95814

Please specify RPA #27121-BCSHA and JC #451597 on your state application.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Please prepare a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited for an interview. The SOQ must specifically address the questions listed below, numbered in the same order as listed. The SOQ must be no more than two pages long, single-spaced, and in 12-point font.
  1. Please describe your experience in project management including tracking and prioritizing competing tasks and deadlines, backwards planning, effective communication across multiple or diverse teams, and document management. Please include job titles and duration of experience.
  2. Please describe your experience tracking, analyzing, and developing legislation or policy, including your knowledge of the legislative process and legislative tracking software. Please include job titles and duration of experience.
  3. What experience do you have working with the Governor’s administration, the Legislature, executive level staff, and how does this experience shape your approach to analyzing policy and communicating with multiple stakeholders? Please include specific examples.
Please submit the SOQ and a resume with your application. Applications received without a SOQ will not be considered.

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)
By Mail
Drop-off
Print Job