The Department of General Services (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department's Mission. That mission is to "Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers." DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations.
Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx
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:
- Skills in developing, reviewing, and managing procurement documentation, such as Statements of Work, purchase justifications, cost analyses, scoring criteria, and contract amendments.
- Ability to conduct analytical review of procurement requests to ensure compliance, accuracy, and alignment with program needs and budgeting.
- Experience coordinating multiple assignments with tight deadlines; ability to plan, organize, and establish priorities effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, procurement tracking systems, SharePoint, and documentation management tools.
- Ability to interpret and apply policy, procedures, and technical guidance and explain procurement requirements.
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and the ability to recommend process improvements.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercising initiative and sound judgment.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Main line
(916) 376-5127
[email protected]
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Reporting Location:
707 3rd Street
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Please specify RPA #30737 and JC-523047 on your state application.
Examination Information:
Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process. To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:
CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search
Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.
For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the DGS Examinations Unit at [email protected].
When completing the SOQ, you must title the page “Statement of Qualifications” and include your name and the Job Control number at the top of the page. The SOQ document must not exceed one page in length, letter-size, one-inch margins, single-spaced, with 12pt Arial font. Responses should be complete, specific, and clear. Applications received without an SOQ and Resume will not be considered.
Please respond to the following:
- Describe your experience processing and tracking procurements.
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
