Are you interested in a great opportunity to start or grow your career in state service? The Secretary of State’s Office, Political Reform Division is pleased to announce multiple opportunities for qualified applicants to work as limited-term and limited-funded, full-time Staff Services Analyst positions (SSA). This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals who play a critical role in promoting transparency in the campaign finance and lobbying processes! A Training and Development Assignment will be considered for Secretary of State candidates. Successful T&D candidates may be appointed to the classification at the end of the assignment. In accordance with Government Code Sections 19080-19083 the position is established for 12 months and may be extended for another 12 months; and may become permanent. The Secretary of State’s Office, Political Reform Division, is replacing its California Automated Lobbyist and Campaign Contribution and Expenditure Search System (CAL-ACCESS) and requires multiple limited-funded positions to support business needs. On-the-job training will be provided to allow the incumbent to gain an in-depth knowledge of the laws, regulations, and terminology relating to lobbying and campaign registration and disclosure requirements.
Under the general direction of the Public Area Manager, a Staff Services Manager I, this limited-term and limited-funded, full-time Staff Service Analyst position is responsible for a wide variety of increasingly complex and analytical tasks associated with the processing and review of registration and disclosure documents filed under the campaign and lobbying provisions of the Political Reform Act. The work is performed in an indoor office setting and requires the incumbent to have knowledge of office methods and procedures and have the ability to operate standard office equipment, type, sit, stand, and/or walk. You will find additional information regarding the job in the Duty Statement. The incumbent will maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
* Meticulous attention to detail to avoid errors in documentation and record-keeping
* Basic numeracy skills for tasks involving calculations or financial records
* Flexibility to adapt to changes in tasks or work environment, and handle a variety of responsibilities
* Ability to properly apply laws, rules, policies, and procedures and meet deadlines
* Ability to research and analyze data, solve moderately complex problems and recommend an effective course of action
* Ability to build and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* An interest in learning the importance of transparency in campaign finance and lobbying, and knowledge of filer types, filing schedules and disclosure forms required by the Political Reform Act.
Statement of Qualifications: Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications detailing how he/she meets 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 submitted without a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a Statement of Qualifications.
Working Conditions
This position is not eligible for telework. The work is performed in an indoor office setting.
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