IT Acquisitions Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of Supervisor I and Information Technology Supervisor I in the Division of Procurement and Contracts, the employee learns and performs analytical duties, purchasing functions and assists associate analysts in the performance of their duties. The successful candidate must adhere to ethical practices and policies, ensure best value for the State, and demonstrate a positive attitude and a commitment to providing quality service that is accurate, timely, and exceeds customers’ expectations.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Analyst I exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1727 30th St Sacramento.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Special Requirements

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

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 incumbent must have general knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, and supportive staff services such as budgeting, management analysis, governmental functions and organization, State contract and procurement processes. Must have the ability to read, understand and apply law, rules, policy and procedures including those found in the Government Code, Public Contract Code, State Contract Manual, State Administrative Manual, Streets and Highway Code, applicable federal regulations, and applicable regulations of Caltrans and the various control agencies such as the Department of General Services (DGS) and the State Personnel Board.

A high level of analytical and interpersonal skill is required. The incumbent must have the ability to analyze routine problems and recommend an effective course of action. The incumbent must have the ability to speak and write effectively and perform with some degree of independence. The incumbent must be able to make presentations and competently represent the Department. The incumbent must have the capability of working with personal computers and an aptitude for learning various software programs. Keyboard use will be approximately 75% of the time.

The incumbent must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with managers, Caltrans’ employees, and contractors. The incumbent must exercise tact and good judgment. The incumbent will be required to prepare and present findings and make recommendations on specific problems.

Benefits

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

Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  1. Describe your experience working in a structured work environment involving office work. Please demonstrate your experience working in a fast-paced environment.

  2. Describe your computer skills and knowledge of computer programs such as

  Microsoft Suite.

  3. Describe your experience interpreting various types of information to complete

  assignments, analyzing administrative issues, and recommending solutions.

  4. Describe your experience in providing customer service, returning calls, providing assistance and direction to customers.