Buyer

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Are you looking for a new and exciting career opportunity? Do you have a talent for organization, coordinating multiple priorities and performing efficiently in a fast-paced environment? If you enjoy challenging assignments and learning new things, this position might be a great fit for you!

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will serve as a State Buyer responsible for the procurement of Information Technology (IT) and Non-IT Goods for the Department.

The AGPA independently performs a variety of complex analytical duties of a State Buyer that include the initial review of a purchase, classifying the purchase, determining the appropriate acquisition method, and receiving approvals necessary by state purchasing policies and procedures.  This position is the expert level classification of EDD buying

Under the supervision of the Employment Development Department (EDD) Administration Branch, Business Operations, Planning, and Support Division, Office of Procurement, Contracting, and Administration, Procurement Section, Purchasing Services Group (PSG), Staff Services Manager I, the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) will serve as a State Buyer responsible for the procurement of Information Technology (IT) and Non-IT Goods for the Department.

The SSA performs a variety of analytical duties of a State Buyer that include the initial review of a purchase, classifying the purchase, determining the appropriate acquisition method, and receiving approvals necessary by state purchasing policies and procedures. This position is the first journey level of EDD buying.

Position exists at 722 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
This work location is very convenient! The EDD location provides easy access to light rail, public transportation, parking garages, and an eclectic collection or retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues. The EDD building has amenities such as exercise room and bike lockers. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50 and Highway 80.

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Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

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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 successful candidate in this position must:

• Possess strong writing, analytical, and research skills with the ability to compose accurate, clear, and concise, written communication.
• Possess the ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to negotiate credibly and persuasively, with a variety of stakeholders;
• Possess the ability to lead, coordinate, train, and motivate;
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively;
• Exercise good judgment, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Extensive Analytical experience and strong attention to detail

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a résumés or cover letter. Résumés and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process

Applicants must include a single-spaced, Arial font size 11 with 1" margins SOQ for this position, not to exceed two pages.  Application packages received without a SOQ attached will not be considered.                                                                        

Please provide an answer to the following two questions in your SOQ:

1. In correlation to the duty statement, describe how your professional or personal experience, education, and training qualify you for this position.
2. Describe the methods or practices to ensure accuracy and attention to detail in your completed work.  

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.
  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.