Business Service Officer I (Supervisor)

Job Description and Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Procurement and Services Officer II, the Business Service Officer I, Supervisor (BSO I) is responsible for supervising the preparation of all purchase/contract documents for the Institution. The BSO I supervises one Business Services Assistant (Specialist), the Property Controller II, and one Office Technician. The BSO I prepares the employee performance appraisals for staff under his/her supervision. Prepares various reports and correspondence affecting the Department and provides on-the job training to staff. Provides procurement training and assistance to staff throughout the institution.

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s) .

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

Note : Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

California State Prison, Sacramento is located in Folsom, CA.

The work area is thermostatically controlled. On occasion, the employee will need to go outdoors to attend meetings or provide training.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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:

Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebratedand valued.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commission, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to learn rapidly; follow directions; analyze data accurately; reason logically; maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; write specifications and determine whether incoming materials, supplies and equipment meet the standards set up in these specifications; utilize office and automotive equipment and supplies effectively and economically; prepare rough sketches of proposed alterations and repairs to premises and estimate costs; inspect miscellaneous properties and equipment and correctly report their condition and recommend replacements; plan and direct the work of others; successfully negotiate agreements for office space, equipment, supplies and services; prepare budgetary data on such needs; and analyze situations and problems accurately and take an affective course of action.

Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration; financial record keeping; office and automotive equipment and supplies; bases for property values and the legal forms, procedures and requirements necessary in property transactions; building management including office layout, lighting, heating and ventilation.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Important Application Information:

Applications received without the following information will be considered incomplete and may not proceed to the interview stage: civil service and private sector job titles, "to" and "from" dates (MM/DD/YY), hours worked per week, work location name and address, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed. Applications that are blank or state "see resume" in place of duties performed will not be accepted. All pertinent education documents, such as degrees, diplomas, or certificates, must be submitted with the application if necessary to meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) of the position.

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Examination /Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications” section below for specific requirements.