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Job Posting: AmeriCorps Compliance Officer

Governor's Office of Planning and Research

JC-292883
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AmeriCorps Compliance Officer
ASSISTANT INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH

$5,157.00 - $6,406.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

California Volunteers grantees strive to implement impactful AmeriCorps programs while following all the requirements of their grants. Required monitoring activities are viewed as an opportunity to improve program operations, rather than penalize mistakes.  

 

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Compliance and Training, the Compliance Monitoring Officer contributes to ensuring AmeriCorps grantees comply with all applicable state and federal regulations and contract provisions. This role includes staying current on AmeriCorps regulations, as well as assisting with developing processes, resources and training materials, while working closely with each program’s assigned Portfolio Specialist as they coach and support AmeriCorps program staff.


Please see attached duty statement for additional information.

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

Working Conditions

This position's location is not limited to Sacramento, California. California Volunteers' office is located in Sacramento. However, California Volunteers will accommodate applicants who wish to work remotely temporarily as a result of COVID-19. Therefore, California Volunteers will consider applicants throughout the state who are interested in this position.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

    Additional Documents

    Position Details

    Job Code #:
    JC-292883
    Position #(s):
    368-655-6195-XXX
    Working Title:
    AmeriCorps Compliance Officer
    Classification:
    ASSISTANT INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH
    $5,157.00 - $6,406.00
    # of Positions:
    1
    Work Location:
    Sacramento County
    Job Type:
    Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
    Work Shift:
    Regular work hours
    Work Week:
    Monday – Friday

    Department Information

    California Volunteers, Office of the Governor is the state office tasked with engaging Californians in service, volunteering and civic action to tackle our state’s most pressing challenges while lifting up all communities.

     

    From the California Climate Action Corps, the country’s first statewide climate corps program, to our recently launched California College Corps, and the #CaliforniansForAll service initiative launched in response to COVID-19 to establish a volunteer corps to support the state’s response to emergencies and disasters, California Volunteers plays an integral role in tackling the state’s problems.

     

    Led by the state’s Chief Service Officer, Josh Fryday, California Volunteers is supported by a bipartisan 25-member Commission and a team of experts driven by a mission to empower and mobilize all Californians to volunteer and serve in their communities.

     

    The AmeriCorps Department is central to California Volunteers statewide portfolio of 67 AmeriCorps programs, with over 4,000 AmeriCorps members, 51M in state/federal funding and 52.5M in public/private funds.

    Special Requirements

    • Experience interpreting complex state and federal policies, rules, and regulations (preferably AmeriCorps)
    • Experience conducting state/federal grant monitoring and compliance
    • Experience delivering training and technical assistance on grant requirements

    Application Instructions

    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: Until Filled

    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 in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.

    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 Planning and Research
    Attn: Human Resources
    1400 10th Street
    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 Planning and Research
    HR
    1400 10th Street
    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.
    • Other -

      Cover Letter - Please submit a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages explaining why you want this position and why you are a good fit.

    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:
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Strong organization skills
    • Strong written and oral communications skills
    • Ability to monitor and enforce state and federal policies laws, rules, regulations, and contract provisions
    • Ability to track data, conduct analysis, and create reports
    • Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, particularly those that are time-sensitive
    • Ability to work in a team environment

    Benefits

    The State of California benefit package may include:

     

    • Retirement contributions into the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
    • Vacation and Sick Leave or Annual Leave
    • Professional Development Day – two days per fiscal year
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life insurance basic coverage of $50,000 for managers and $25,000 for supervisors, confidential, and excluded employees.
    • Voluntary enrollment into a deferred compensation program Long-term Disability Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, and a Legal Service Plan.
    • Flexible work hours with prior agreement of supervisor.
    • This position is exempt from Civil Service.

        Contact Information

        The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

        Department Website: https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/
        Human Resources Contact:
        Joanna Sledge
        (916) 322-2318
        Joanna.sledge@opr.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:
        Joanna Sledge
        (916) 322-2318
        Joanna.sledge@opr.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.

        How to apply

        Submit the following materials:

        • CalHR Application
        • Resume
        • Cover Letter: No more than (2) page(s) total.





        Information about this position

        See attached duty statement for aditional information. 

        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.

        Application Methods:
        Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
        By Mail
        Drop-off
        Print Job