Government Relations Specialist Job at Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement, Sacramento County, CA

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  • Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Partnerships, the Government Relations Specialist (Staff Services Manager I Specialist)will be responsible for independently building and managing positive and productive relationships with the local, state, and other government partners. The incumbent will engage in active correspondence and collaboration with the department’s internal staff and all external Government Relations Working Group to maintain positive and productive relationships and ensure communication and processes are and contribute to OCPSC objectives.

The Government Relations Specialist will be a nonsupervisory staff specialist who will oversee the management, coordination, and maintenance of the Government Relations Working Group, as well as manage the flow of sensitive and confidential information and solution integration in support of OCPSC projects. Position will advise senior leadership on legislative developments, and manage OCPSC’s involvement in analyzing legislation, the annual state budget process, and coordinating work with state and local governmental entities. This position will require that candidates have a background in government relations, preferably state of California government experience, and communication to facilitate productive conversations regarding collaboration between OCPSC and state or local government officials. This position’s primary focus will be to create opportunities for the department to utilize existing or prospective government relations in support of the advancement of broad Office goals and priorities.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The positions at GO-Serve may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the GO-Serve Telework Policy and/or future program need.

Special Requirements

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions will not be considered. See the Statement of Qualifications section for instructions.

A completed and detailed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received in the Human Resources Office or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes, Cover Letters, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DO NOT replace the required STD 678.

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

For experience and education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that MQs can be determined, you must include all employment history on the STD 678, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Your application package without this information may be disqualified and/or you may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. If it is determined that you do not meet the MQs, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Completed application package (STD 678 and applicable or required documents) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission. For those who must submit their application packages via the postal service, please reference the above Job Control and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s)" section. Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire with STD 678. This page is for examination purposes only.

Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website.

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:


• Creative and analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to take initiative and easily adapt to changing priorities.

• Effective in managing multiple parallel work streams and initiatives.

• Be customer focused.

• Skilled in using Asana, Microsoft Office products and SharePoint.

• Prior legislative experience.

• Close attention to detail and the ability to plan ahead.

Benefits

GO-Serve employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits GO-Serve offers include:

  • 11 paid holidays
  • Alternate work schedules
  • Flexible work hours
  • Hybrid schedule
  • Nearby cafes and restaurants
  • Walking distance to public transit
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Disclosure Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.


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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review.  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section for instructions and questions for the SOQ.  Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. 

Job Tags

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