Does the idea of supporting the development of a division and its 300+ employees excite you? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative, challenging, and changing work environment? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Secretary of State’s Business Programs Division has an opportunity for you. The California Secretary of State’s Business Programs Division is recruiting to fill multiple permanent, full-time Analyst II position(s) in the Resources & Development Unit. The Secretary of State will consider the Analyst I classification for recruitment purposes. Duties will be commensurate with the level of the classification hired. A Training and Development (T&D) Assignment for this recruitment will be considered for the Analyst I classification only. To be appointed to the classification, the successful T&D candidate must fully meet the minimum qualifications by the end of the T&D assignment.
The Business Programs Division is the largest Division of the Secretary of State’s Office (SOS) and is committed to making it easier to do business in California. Overseeing and ensuring the Division’s recruitments are handled accurately and timely is a significant factor in ensuring the Division is making it easier to do business in California. As a dedicated, centralized recruitment effort for the Division, we pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the goals and objectives of the Division, aiming towards hiring the best, qualified and self-motivated employees to fulfill the individual and organizational goals of the Secretary of State’s Business Programs Division, and are united by our commitment to provide essential services that support and foster our dynamic workforce. The SOS is located in downtown Sacramento near Downtown Commons (DOCO), Golden 1 Center, multiple restaurants, and retail centers, with bus and Light Rail stops just outside the building.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Good understanding of organizational techniques and time management skills, including techniques for prioritizing multiple projects to ensure completion by established deadlines.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills that change to meet the needs of the audience.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships across all levels of staff.
- Ability to act independently, with open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact; and the ability to act effectively under pressure.
- Demonstrates ability to review and edit written reports.
- Demonstrates ability to develop, interpret, and review policies, procedures, regulations, etc.
- Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and Visio is strongly desired.
Statement of Qualifications: Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications detailing how he/she/they meet the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above. The Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two (2) pages typed, using business professional font, font size, and formatting. Applications that do not follow the directions as identified above provide incomplete responses, or do not submit a Statement of Qualifications, will not be considered.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
In addition to the position providing telework opportunities based upon the agency’s telework policy and business needs, an Alternate Work Week Schedule is available (9/8/80 schedule consists of eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day in a two-week period with one scheduled day off every other week).
