Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Love the California coast, the environment, and working with contracts and grant agreements? This might be the job for you!

SCC Contracts & Procurement Unit is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Procurement Analyst. Under the general supervision of the Contracts and Procurement Manager, the incumbent is responsible for all phases of the procurement process. Duties are technical and analytical in nature and carried out with a high degree of independence.

The position reports to SCC Headquarter office located in Oakland, CA, and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which includes up to three days of remote work per week. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Virtual interviews via Microsoft TEAMs portal may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager.  However, standard in-person interviews will be scheduled if conditions permit. 

Applications received without ALL the required items (state application std. 678, copy of your transcripts and/or diploma, and SOQ), will  NOT receive further consideration for this position. Resumes will NOT be reviewed.

SCC will fill the vacancy at the Staff Services Analyst level. A duty statement is attached for review.

PLEASE NOTE:

• If you are not currently on the Staff Services Analyst list, please review the exam bulletin and take the online exam at:  Staff Services Analyst Exam Bulletin - CalCareers For the LEAP exam, go here:  Staff Services Analyst (LEAP) - CalCareers

• Applications received without  ALL the required items will NOT receive further consideration for this position. SCC will not review attached resumes in lieu of the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678). Failure to completely fill out the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678) will result in disqualification.

New to State Service, candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

This Job Posting will be used for this and other permanent and/or limited term vacancies that may occur at the State Coastal Conservancy during the life of the certification list.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• The Conservancy has a telework policy for Headquarter (HQ) employees, that allows staff to telework up to 3 days per week.
• Work hours are Monday through Friday, eight hours per day. Prolonged periods of sitting (or standing, if preferred) are expected.
• Position requires repetitive movements and physical activity in the performance of daily certain duties.
• A computer for teleworking will be provided.
• Work on a computer up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds with accommodation as needed.
• Multitask, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities in a cooperative manner.   
• Indoor work is common, although outdoor work may be necessary.
• May require an employee to work in adversarial situations.
• Travel by car or plane, with overnight stays necessary on occasion as necessary.
• May require in-person training.

Special Requirements

Important Applications Instructions:

• If you're new to the state application process, please visit 3 Steps to a State Job .
• The State application (STD 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. The Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Please refer to the resource:
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see "Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and Instructions," section below for more information. Please refer to the resource:  Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications
• Copy of diploma and/or transcripts (official/unofficial) required.

• Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

Applications received without ALL of these required items listed above will not receive further consideration for this position. 

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:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Sound analytical skills at a professional level.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience working with Procurement.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and Peoplesoft)
• Positive attitude and highly motivated.
• Ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to analyze information and make decisions in a competent and timely manner.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• High level of accuracy with the ability to correct mistakes when needed.
• Ability to ask effective questions, evaluate information, apply guidelines and procedures, and make accurate and timely decisions.
• Self-starter/takes initiative.
• Ability to maximize utilization of computers to accomplish daily tasks.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

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

State Coastal Conservancy employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. 

Additional Information

• Click on the link to complete the State Coastal Conservancy Recruitment Survey: 

• Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

• Priority will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

• Qualified candidates must be in a reachable rank (ranks 1, 2, or 3) on the employment list for the Staff Services Analyst. If you are not currently on the eligibility lists, please take the online exam that you are applying for: To take the Staff Services Analyst exam, click this link:   ; Staff Services Analyst LEAP exam, click this link:  
• You must meet the minimum qualifications of the Staff Service Analyst or have transfer or reinstatement eligibility to this classification. Training and Development (T&D) assignment may be considered.
• SPECIAL NOTE FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: If you believe that you are eligible to transfer into the Staff Services Analyst classification, you may consult with the Personnel Office of the department where you are employed. Your Personnel Office will provide you with information regarding the applicable transfer procedures.
• If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement,  Diploma/transcripts (official/unofficial)will be  required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.

• If you do not hear from us in 5-8 weeks from the final file date, you may assume another applicant has filled the position. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

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 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please provide a response to the SOQ question below. The responses must address the SOQ question. The SOQ must be no more than one (1) page, with Calibri font at least size 12, single-spaced, and a t least one-inch margins. A vague and/or incomplete SOQ may not be considered if it does not fully respond to the require information. Cover letters do not take place of a SOQ.

  Question 1 : Please provide a narrative description of how your work experience qualifies you for the position as outlined in the Duty Statement.

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