Job Posting: Legislative & Governmental Affairs Manager- Telework Option

CA Arts Council

JC-468556
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Legislative & Governmental Affairs Manager- Telework Option
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

$6,963.00 - $8,650.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 4/10/2025

Job Description and Duties

This position is Hybrid and eligible for telework up to three days a week in accordance with DGS’s Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office located at 2750 Gateway Oaks, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95833 as needed/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 general direction of the Chief Deputy Director (CDD), the Staff Services Manager (SSM) I Specialist in CAC's Legislative Affairs Unit serves as a non-supervisory staff member to the CAC Director, executive management team, and other supervisors on legislative and governmental affairs. The SSM I Specialist has primary responsibility for the agency functions associated with the state legislative process, including but not limited to bill analysis, legislation tracking, arts-related committee work/ budget hearings, agency related advocacy, trailer bill language, budget change proposals, etc.

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.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-468556
Position #(s):
352-310-4800-002
Working Title:
Legislative & Governmental Affairs Manager- Telework Option
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 California Arts Council's (CAC) mission is advancing California through the arts and creativity. The four goals of the agency include 1) Building public will and resources for the arts- ensure strong support for the arts statewide among the public, elected officials, and decision makers; 2) Diversity, access and partnerships- Ensure the CAC's work is reflective of California's diverse populations and accessible to all; 3) Thought leadership- Establish the CAC as a leading authority and champion for the arts in California, regionally, and nationally; 4) Programs and services­ Ensure programmatic excellence, effectiveness, and relevance in all of the CAC's programs and services. CAC believes that Californians can thrive from public support for creativity and the arts. Our agency mission, goals and objectives are intended to ensure that the arts are recognized, celebrated, and supported in communities across the state.

The California Arts Council's recognizes that its employees are its most important asset. CAC employees are the vital link that ensures its vision, mission and values are fully realized. To that end, the CAC strives to ensure that its workforce is drawn from the broadest segments of society and reflects the diversity of California.

Department Website: https://arts.ca.gov/about/

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.

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: 4/10/2025

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:

CA Arts Council
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:

CA Arts Council
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • 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://arts.ca.gov/about/
Hiring Unit Contact:
Lan Yan
(916) 322-6342 ext:
lan.yan@arts.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

Please specify RPA #27927 CAC and JC-468556 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:

CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

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 DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required when applying for this vacancy. The SOQ must be no more than 2 pages in length using Arial font size 12.
  1. Describe your experience in managing legislative and intergovernmental affairs, including bill tracking, analyses, and recommendations. Provide specific examples.
  2. Describe your experience advising or making recommendations to an executive team and oversight body (e.g., council or board of advisors) on policy related issues. Provide specific examples.
  3. Describe your experience working directly with the legislature and special interest/advocacy groups. Have you represented an agency, department, or group before a committee? Provide specific examples.
Resumes DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.

Print applications and SOQ must be postmarked by the postal service or received by close of business on the final filing date. Applications received after the final filing date will not be accepted.

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