The Student Assistant assists the Deputy Director of the unit on a set of administrative and research functions. This position his position requires the incumbent to work cooperatively with others and maintain regular, consistent, predictable attendance, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Travel may be required up to 10%.

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

Working Conditions

Remote: this position is eligible for a full-time telework schedule under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California but may require reporting in-person at headquarters in Sacramento upon request.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-447137

Position #(s):

373-100-4872-901

Working Title:

Graduate Student Assistant

Classification:

GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT

$3,616.00 - $4,020.00 A

$3,904.00 - $4,341.00 B

$4,046.00 - $4,543.00 C

$4,214.00 - $4,731.00 D

$4,407.00 - $4,943.00 E

$4,596.00 - $5,145.00 F

$4,989.00 - $5,641.00 G

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Telework

Job Type:

Student Assistant

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 (SOQ) instructions:

Interested individuals must submit a SOQ. The SOQ must be in 12-point font, single-spaced, and no more than 1 page in length. The SOQ must address the following:

1. Please describe your experience in performing administrative, research and/or analytical duties for special projects or complex assignments

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: 9/5/2024

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

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: Human Resources JC-447147

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)

Human Resources JC-447137

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.
Degree and/or School Transcripts
Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the section above for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) 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:

Experience in management of office and administrative functions
Techniques used in researching and analyzing information
Techniques used in researching and analyzing complex and emerging trends and issues
Principles of business processes and practices related to government agencies
Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Teams) and video meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams)

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 447137
(916) 322-0659
Recruitments@gobiz.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Trelynd Bradley
(916) 882-4352
trelynd.bradley@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.

Exam and Education Documentation

Educational requirements:Must show proof of enrollment in a graduate program at a college or university of recognized standing. Please provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts attached to your application.

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.

Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) jobs

GRADUATE STUDENT ASSISTANT