Job Description and Duties

Under the immediate supervision of the Business Services Officer Supervisor I and II, the Business Service Assistant (BSA) independently performs technical and analytical work for a wide variety of business service functions necessary to support an office of over 400 attorneys, paralegals, secretaries and other administrative and professional staff.

The BSA is responsible for independently performing the following duties: researching and analyzing information on various vendors and other supply sources; prepare work order requests; gather and negotiate bid quotes with vendors; prepare and submit the JUS 8890 (Purchase Requisition Form) to the Purchasing Unit for acquisition of items from vendors and State contract suppliers; coordinate services with vendors and act as liaison between service providers and office departments; coordinate and direct interoffice moves and modular reconfigurations; ensure the efficient use of storage space and stock rooms; coordinate and prepare the necessary paperwork for the purchase of minor equipment, such as price quotes, equipment features and specifications; and provide backup to other business service staff. Respond to employees' inquiries about monthly attendance input on Workday online portal, including; attorney, paralegal, legal support, seasonal clerks, and retired annuitants. Schedule and manage Live Scan appointments and process fingerprints. Prepare new hire packets and coordinate with Personnel Specialists to ensure all health, dental, and vision benefits forms are processed in a timely fashion.

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

Working Conditions

This position offers a hybrid schedule, i.e. 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.

• BUSINESS SERVICE ASSISTANT (SPECIALIST)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-427005

Position #(s):

420-033-4707-007

Working Title:

Business Services Technician

Classification:

BUSINESS SERVICE ASSISTANT (SPECIALIST)

$3,353.00 - $4,201.00 A

$3,786.00 - $4,743.00 B

$4,099.00 - $5,130.00 C

of Positions:

2

Work Location:

San Francisco 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, Legal Support Operations-Business Services Unit, San Francisco.

• 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.

• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's website at www.oag.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-427005) 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.

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: 5/14/2024

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:

Department of Justice

Attn: Mieke Roelstraete

1300 I Street

Suite 820

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

Mieke Roelstraete

1300 I Street

Suite 820

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.

• Other

• Cover letter

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 work independently, cooperatively and tactfully with management and staff in a team environment; flexible; demonstrates initiative and willingness to assume increased responsibility and special projects; ability to write and communicate effectively; excellent organizational skills; good computer skills; good attendance and punctuality.

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:

Mieke Roelstraete

(916) 210-6748

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.

Additional Job Related Information

Applicants in the Office Technician (Typing) classification are encouraged to apply, as well as any individuals that meet the Minimum Qualifications for the Business Service Assistant classification.

If you have not taken the examintion, below is the Business Service Assistant Examination Link:

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/0PBEZ.PDF

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION FILING INFORMATION:

Please note: if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a post mark 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.