Become a Business Service Officer I (Specialist)

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  Benefits Eligible

Specialist positions within this series are nonsupervisory and typically perform the most complex professional business service work assigned to the specific level. Business Service Officers differ from the general Staff Services Analyst and Associate Business Management Analyst classes in that incumbents perform technical business services duties for the majority of time. The incumbents of the Staff Services Analyst and Associate Business Management Analyst classes perform analytical duties for the majority of time.

Business Service Officer I (Specialist)

Under general supervision, incumbents independently perform technical and analytical business service work of average difficulty in a variety of functions; assist in the performance of the more difficult and complex business service work; or are assigned responsibility for one or more functions of average difficulty. Functions of average difficulty are Purchasing, Facilities Management, Capitol Outlay and Telecommunications. (Analytical work of average difficulty is described as that which would otherwise be appropriate for a Staff Services Analyst.)

Incumbents are nonsupervisory but may serve as lead over lower level staff. With an appropriate restructuring of duties, positions allocated to this class may be downgraded to Business Service Assistant (Specialist) for recruitment purposes.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$4,868 - $6,276 (paid per month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other differentials.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 

Minimum Qualifications

Either I
One year of experience in the California state service performing duties comparable to those of a Business Service Assistant (Specialist), Range C, or of a Staff Services Analyst, Range B, in a business service assignment. (Applicants who have completed six months of service performing the duties listed above will be admitted to the examination but must satisfactorily complete one year of experience performing these duties before they can be considered eligible for appointment.)

Or II
Experience:
One year of technical experience beyond the Trainee level in one or a combination of the following: 1. Equipment and supplies management including the preparation of purchase documents. or 2. Building management including lease negotiation and problem resolution. or 3. Telecommunications including landwire and radio/microwave. [Experience in California state service applied toward this requirement must include one year performing the duties of a class at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of a Business Service Assistant (Specialist), Range C.]

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Education:
Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge: 
English grammar and punctuation; principles and practices of public administration; financial record keeping; and office and automotive equipment and supplies. And bases for property values and the legal forms, procedures and requirements necessary in property transactions; building management including office layout, lighting, heating and ventilation. 

Ability to: 
Communicate effectively; learn rapidly; follow directions; analyze data accurately; reason logically; maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; and utilize good work habits. And write specifications and determine whether incoming materials, supplies and equipment meet the standards set up in these specifications; utilize office and automotive equipment and supplies effectively and economically; prepare rough sketches of proposed alterations and repairs to premises and estimate costs; inspect miscellaneous properties and equipment and correctly report their condition and recommend replacements; plan and direct the work of others; successfully negotiate agreements for office space, equipment, supplies and services; prepare budgetary data on such needs; and analyze situations and problems accurately and take an effective course of action.

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