Program Assistant

Job Description and Duties

The California Film Commission (CFC) is a state program within the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), tasked with retaining and increasing motion picture production, creating industry jobs, and boosting business throughout the state. The CFC issues film permits for all state-owned and operated properties, administers the Film and TV Tax Credit Program, maintains an extensive location library, offers production assistance on a wide variety of issues, and works closely with cities and counties to create “film-friendly” policies statewide. The CFC’s staff includes dedicated civil service employees and senior staff with extensive film production experience.

Under general supervision of the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II), the Office Technician (OT) performs a variety of the most difficult office duties and is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and originality in performing assigned tasks. Positions at this level regularly require detailed and sensitive public contact and/or independent origination of correspondence involving the knowledge and application of detailed regulations, policies, and procedures. Good judgment and the ability to communicate effectively is of primary importance at this level.

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Working Conditions

• Hybrid: this position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at the office in Hollywood, 4 times a week . #li-hybrid

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications . The Statement of Qualifications must be in 12-point font, single-spaced, and no more than 2page(s) in length. The Statement of Qualifications must address the following in numerical order; do not consolidate responses:

Describe how your skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify you for the 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:

• Knowledge of motion picture tax incentives and global industry trends

• Knowledge of motion picture production process; understanding of pre-production, principal photography and post-production and basic motion picture budgeting standards

• Two years of experience involving film or television production

• Demonstrates a commitment to performing duties in a service-oriented manner

• Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment

• Maintains good work habits and attendance; adheres to all policies and procedures

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the highest possible code of ethics

• Ability to work in a high energy office with ever changing priorities

• High proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

• Creating and maintain detailed data tables using mathematical formulas

• Knowledge of communication digital platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to act courteously toward the public with excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (most positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here ).
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

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Exam and Education Documentation

Examination: Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, please take the Office Technician (Typing) exam to obtain eligibility for this position:

• OT(T) -

Educational Requirements: If you are using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide a copy of your diploma or school transcripts. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent; official copies may be required.

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 - Interested individuals must submit a SOQ. The SOQ must be in 12 point-font, single-spaced, and no more than 2 pages in length. The SOQ must address the following in numerical order, do not consolidate responses:
  1.Describe how your skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify you for the position.