FIELD REPRESENTATIVE

Job Description and Duties

Have you imagined yourself in a role where you can serve the people of California through education, regulation and enforcement actions regarding the manufacturer, sale, ownership, safety training, and transfer of firearms? Does a role that includes conducting statewide training and providing information to licensed firearm dealers interest you? If so, we hope you consider applying for a Field Representative position within our Bureau of Firearms.

Among other things, a Field Representative in our Regulatory Compliance Unit will perform the following tasks:

• Independently plans, schedules, conducts statewide inspections of California licensed firearm dealers to ensure compliance with state firearm laws and regulations.

• Communicates with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives investigators regarding inspection findings or referrals.

• Provides training to various stakeholders regarding reporting, California firearm laws and regulations, and other firearm related responsibilities.

• Conducts inspections of licensed firearm dealers, ammunition vendors, manufacturers, and gun show producers to verify compliance with state gun show, firearm, and ammunition laws and regulations.

Candidates interested in taking on this challenge should have:

A willingness to travel via airplane and/or automobile for up to two weeks per month and occasionally work odd shifts such as evenings, weekends, and nights.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

DOJ has adopted telework for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. After an initial training period, this position may allow for some telework opportunities. All telework schedules are based on current conditions and may be re evaluated as conditions change.

An alternate work week schedule of 4-10-40 may be considered.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-525192) 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.

• Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• If interested in this position, please apply and List/Transfer eligibility will be verified.

• Failure to submit the required application documents may result in the disqualification of your application.

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:

• The ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with firearms dealers, manufacturers, law enforcement agencies, and other reporting entities.

• The ability to independently perform field liaison work.

• The ability to speak effectively before groups of all sizes.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, diplomacy in dealing with law enforcement agencies and the public.

• A familiarity with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Word and PowerPoint software programs.

Special Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated ability to act independently; flexibly; tact, excellent organization, maintain effective work habits, a verifiable record of dependability; and excellent public speaking skills are essential to be successful in this position.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQs must be no more than two (2) pages in length, and typed using no less than 12 point Arial font. The SOQ response must address the following questions, in the order listed below:

1. Describe your experience interpreting and/or enforcing statute and regulations.
2. Describe an instance when you were working on a joint/team project and your partner/team disagreed with you or with the other team members. What steps did you take to resolve the disagreement? What was the outcome?

1. Describe your experience auditing, conducting inspections, and/or working with the public.

When completing the SOQ, do not provide a single, narrative response. Each question above must be addressed one at a time (i.e., first provide a complete and independent response to Question #1, then a complete and independent response to Question #2, etc.) for consideration. Additionally, each response must be numbered and include the full text of the question being answered prior to each individual response to clearly indicate which question you are responding to.

Write your responses carefully. Initial evaluation of each applicant will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated on their submitted. Content of the SOQ should be your own work. Clear indication of SOQs written by anyone other than the applicant may be disqualified.

Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to follow these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific questions in the order listed will be disqualified from the selection process.

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 (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position.Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions on how to complete the SOQ.