SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT (GENERAL)

Job Description and Duties **This is a 12 month Limited-Term position that may be extended up to 24 months and/or with the possibility of becoming permanent.** Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply. Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Office of Access & Functional Needs (OAFN), the Support Services Assistant (General) will provide personal assistance to the known physical limitations of an otherwise qualified disabled state employee. Services include, but are not limited to, serving as a messenger; transporting and accompanying the Chief to places of business where services are otherwise unavailable; performing simple clerical services; and doing other related work. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Application Package RequirementsTo have your application considered for this job opportunity: • List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678. • List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678. • Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours. • You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached resume” in this section). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete. • SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.. • Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service. If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency. NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail. **A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.****All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.****We encourage applicants to apply electronically.** 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: • Strong communication skills, such as listening, being attentive and aware of nonverbal cues, open to feedback, etc. • Consistently dependable, punctual, and reliable. • Willingness and ability to accept increasing responsibility and demonstrate a capacity for development. Statement of Qualifications All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses and a standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration. Please review the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications. The SOQ should specifically outline how you meet any or all of the desirable qualifications outlined in the Job Posting and Duty Statement. SOQ FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS: • A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. The SOQ shall be no longer than two pages, single sided. PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING: • Describe your experience and level of comfort assisting an individual with activities of daily living, such as dressing, grooming, toileting, and other personal assistance needs. Include any relevant professional or personal experience. • This position requires 24/7/365 on-call availability and may involve responding on short notice, working extended hours, and working evenings, weekends, and holidays, particularly during State-level emergency activations. Describe your level of comfort and ability to meet these requirements. For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog: Upload SOQ to your Application Package