STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2024

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Grant Program Marketing Manager will support the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, (CalOSBA) and its role as the lead California office administrating the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI Program) 2.0 Technical Assistance Program. The SSBCI 2.0 Technical Assistance Program focuses on creating access to capital to entrepreneurial and small business ecosystems to eliminate opportunity gaps created by zip code, race, and gender among other variables. Across our state, we define underserved small businesses as those run by women, people of color and veterans as well as those that are low-wealth, rural and disaster impacted, among other variables as they continually face barriers to accessing capital and obtaining resources to start, grow and scale their business. CalOSBA promotes, fosters and supports California economic growth in California by working to ensure that all its small businesses and entrepreneurs have the resources they need to launch, connect to capital, connect to markets, and manage and grow their businesses.


The SSBCI Grant Program Marketing Manager will help support technical assistance to small businesses eligible beneficiaries and help expand counseling services to address financial, accounting, and legal literacy under the general direction of the Chief of Staff and receives guidance from the SSBCI Initiative Lead, Assistant Deputy Director, Deputy Director or Director of CalOSBA.

This position may require intrastate (regional) and interstate travel up to 25%

This position may be extended and additional 12 months and/or become permanent.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Hybrid: this position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and requires reporting in-person at headquarters in Sacramento 2 times a week . #li-hybrid

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-430916
Position #(s):
373-102-4800-901
Working Title:
SSBCI Grant Program Marketing Manager
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
$6,760.00 - $8,398.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the State of California's leader for job growth and economic development efforts. GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.


Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications Instructions

Please limit your entire response to no more than two (2) pages in length. Application packets received without clearly titled “Statement of Qualifications” will not be considered.The SOQ must address the following in numerical order; do not consolidate responses:

  • Please provide a description of your knowledge and/or experience pertaining to the administration of a Technical Assistance program, program development, and budget for direct grants to Technical Assistance Navigators or Sub-Recipients.


  • Describe your ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with executive and departmental staff, members of the public, and other governmental agencies. Provide an example of a task that required you to use communication, planning, and problem-solving skills



Exam Information


Unless you have transfer or reinstatement eligibility, please take the Staff Services Manager I exam to obtain eligibility for this position:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/9PB19.PDF


Educational Requirements:
If you are using education as your basis of meeting the minimum qualifications, you must provide school transcripts. Diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts. Please review the minimum qualifications by clicking the link under the "Minimum Requirements" section above.


Employment Application:

Interested applicants must fill out the "Employment History" section of the State Application (STD 678) with all relevant experience to be considered for this position. GO-Biz will not review attached resumes in lieu of the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678). Failure to fill out the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678) will result in disqualification.


Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/17/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Attn: Recruitments, RPA 23-105
1325 J St.
Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
Recruitments, RPA 23-105
1325 J St.
Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - Please refer to section above for Statement of Qualifications instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
Proficient use of Microsoft Office program applications, such as Word, Excel, and Power Point

Knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, including planning and program evaluation; principles and practices of program management; formal and informal aspects of the legislative process; the administration and department's goals and policies; governmental functions and organization at the State and local level.

Ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and program problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; review and edit written reports; establish and maintain project priorities; develop and effectively utilize all available resources.

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

Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:
Recruitments JC 430916
(916) 319-9367
Recruitments@gobiz.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Sara Curtis
(916) 914-1605
Sara.Curtis@gobiz.ca.gov

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 Office
(916) 319-9367
GOBiz.HR@gobiz.ca.gov

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.

Salary

IN MOST CASES, ALL NEW TO STATE EMPLOYEES MUST START AT THE MINIMUM OF THE POSTED SALARY RANGE.


Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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