Business Services Officer III

Job Description and Duties

Will consider applicants currently in Business Services Officer II (Supervisor) position.

Under the general direction of the Director of the Diagnostic Center Central (DCC) and as a member of the Administrative Team, the Business Service Officer-III (BSO-lll) plans, organizes, directs, and supervises all business and facility functions for the Center. The Center is owned by the Department of Education and does not receive any Department of General Services (DGS).

The BSO-lll ensures that operations function at maximum levels of efficiency, safety and in compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations. The BSO-lll promotes a quality service orientation with all staff that reflects the mission, goals, and values of the California Department of Education.

Working Conditions

Will work in a temperature controlled environment with LED lighting. May predominantly sit at desk or use sit/stand desk during normal working hours to perform daily duties, and may be required to lift and carry document boxes weighing up to 25 lbs. This position may be kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching overhead/above shoulder level, sitting.

May be required to drive a State fleet vehicles or sit in vehicles with coworkers when traveling to meetings that are off site. Overnight stay may be required.

** This position has a Pay Differential 515 - State Special Schools Recruitment and Retention of 10% of the base salary. The pay differential is not included in the salary listed below. **

** Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 15, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. The pay reduction is not included in the salary listed below.**

Special Requirements

This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:

• Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and/or Test

• Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Clearance

Upon acceptance of an official, written, formal offer, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.

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:

• Flexibility and ability to organize multiple workload priorities and work under pressure;
• Punctuality and good attendance;
• Time management;
• Detail oriented;
• Positive attitude;
• Possess good interpersonal skills for public contact;
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff; work effectively as a team member;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with software applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Possess good reading, writing, and mathematics skills;
• Proficient typing skills;
• Initiative, professionalism, and good judgment;

Applicant should have the ability to work independently and wit h a team in a well-organized manner and adhere to all applicable State laws and regulations.

Benefits

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

Free parking is available at the Diagnostic Center Central California location.

Application Checklist

Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:

1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678).
Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678.

Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (STD 678).

2. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
Applications without an SOQ will not be considered.

The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font (Arial or Times New Roman) , and answer the following:

- With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.

3. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position:

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Interested individuals MUST submit an SOQ with their application.
  Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font (Arial or Time New Roman), and answer the following:

  - With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.