Job Posting: DOJ Property Controller

Department of Justice

JC-497536
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DOJ Property Controller
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 12/2/2025

Job Description and Duties

If you excel at turning insights into action, love teaching others and working with data, and are dedicated to improving processes, this may be the job for you! The Asset Management Unit (AMU) manages the department’s property inventory, and provides policy guidance, support and oversight, for all property, inventory, and fleet activities. Our mission is to excel in property control and fleet management by ensuring the seamless and secure oversight of DOJ assets. Through organization and innovative technologies, we support the DOJ mission while demonstrating transparency, integrity, and fiscal responsibility. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as the DOJ Property Controller.

As a DOJ Property Controller, you serve as one of two statewide property controllers, ensuring department assets are tracked from acquisition to end-of-life, and will lead in the development and revision of property policy, procedures, and guidelines. You will also serve as the primary liaison and subject matter expert in the implementation, configuration, and integration of new asset management software including ServiceNow and Fi$CAL, leading collaboration between AMU, Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS), and external consultants for system configuration and deployment.

You work closely with your counterpart property controller to review purchase and inventory records, ensuring asset and financial data is reconciled, and producing a monthly report for submittal to the accounting office. As the subject matter expert for property control, you are in frequent contact with staff across DOJ to provide technical assistance, training, and policy guidance. You review request forms for accuracy, perform updates in the inventory database, lead the planning of physical inventory counts and development of the surplus auction program. Consistently, you help foster our commitment to an inclusive and supportive work culture, respecting each other’s differences and having the curiosity to learn.

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

Working Conditions

This position offers hybrid schedule, ie. combined remote and in-office work schedules. If you are interested in maintaining a work/life balance, savings on transportation expenses and want work flexibility, this position may be for you!

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-497536
Position #(s):
420-021-5393-013
Working Title:
DOJ Property Controller
Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Division of Operations, Statewide Operational Services in Sacramento.
  • Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
  • Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  • For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov

 

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Special Requirements

  • A fingerprint check will be required.
  • Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-497536) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title (s) For Which You are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
  • Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education and duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.
  • If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment. 

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: 12/2/2025

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:

Department of Justice
OPS-Maria Bouvia
Attn: Maria Bouvia
1300 I Street, 8th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Justice
OPS-Maria Bouvia
Maria Bouvia
1300 I Street, 8th Floor
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 required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. The SOQis a written narrative that addresses each applicant’s skills, relevant experience, and ability to present information clearly andconcisely in writing. Candidates who do not submit an SOQ may be disqualified from the hiring process for this job posting. Pleasedo not submit documents that do not address the specific questions listed below (e.g., cover letters) in place of the SOQ. Please see below for SOQ 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:

  • Experience using Excel formulas, functions, and pivot tables to analyze large data sets.
  • Knowledge of ServiceNow Enterprise/Software/Hardware Asset Management modules.
  • Knowledge of Fi$CAL database system.
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience interpreting state regulations, evaluating organizational impact, and translating complex policy requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
  • Experience supporting enterprise system implementations, including requirements gathering, documenting business process workflows, data migration validation, and user acceptance testing.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to create and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
  • Contribute to an inclusive environment through respecting each other’s differences and having the curiosity to learn.
  • Excellent listening, influencing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with internal and external customers. 
  • Self-directed problem-solver who thrives in managing multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining attention to detail and meeting critical deadlines.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Maria Bouvia
(916) 210-6743
OPSJC@doj.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 Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.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.

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST EXAMINATION LINK:

AGPA Exam Link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1764 - (Please click "APPLY NOW" and it will direct you to examination page).



SOQ REQUIREMENTS:

In a 1-2 page written narrative (i.e., essay format, no lists or bullets), please address the prompts below. Please address each prompt individually and clearly label (e.g., “Prompt 1”, “Prompt 2”) which prompt you are responding to in your submission.

Please note that failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications and/or failure to follow the specific instructions noted above may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

SOQ Prompt 1: Describe a work project you oversaw or played a key role in that you believe has best prepared you to be successful in this position. Please provide specific details about your role and responsibilities, the key tasks you completed, how you overcame any project challenges, and the measurable project outcomes or results achieved.  

SOQ Prompt 2: Describe a time when you collaborated with colleagues to address a challenge at work (e.g., a workflow deficiency, a project issue, etc.). In your response, explain how you shared information, coordinated efforts, and contributed to identifying or recommending a solution.  

SOQ Prompt 3: Describe your amount of experience (e.g., months, years, days) using data and statistical information to create reports and summaries. In your response, identify the different types of reports and summaries you created and indicate the positions noted on your application and resume where you gained this experience.



ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION:

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there's no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

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
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