Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!

Under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the Accounting Officer (Specialist) is responsible for processing grant agreements invoice payments, monitoring and reconciling Accounts Payables obligations of the department, completing monthly AP reconciliations, and ensuring adequate funding is available for each Purchase Order, Service Order and Contract, in addition to ensuring the correct funding information is used for each invoice utilizing the appropriate Chart of Accounts (COA) codes. The Accounting Officer (Specialist) also assists the Accounts Receivables (AR) desk with the set-up and monitoring of ARs in the Fi$Cal system.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.

• Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 12/26/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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 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:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

Human Resources Branch

Attn: Sarah Kirschling

1001 I Street, MS 4B

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

Human Resources Branch

Sarah Kirschling

1001 I Street, MS 4B

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 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.

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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Sarah Kirschling
(916) 445-5936
sarah.kirschling@cdpr.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Nikki Squires
(916) 445-1288
nikki.squires@cdpr.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:
EEO Office
(916) 445-3979
melissa.paden@cdpr.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.

Critical Job Competencies

Communication (oral, written, organizational, non-verbal): Make clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; inform, persuade, and build consensus; know the audience; facilitate open exchange of ideas/opinions; select and use appropriate communication approach; actively listen; effectively use e-mail; Avoid mixed messages; apply business-writing principles to all written communications.

Takes Action and Shows Initiative: Works well independently and is self-motivated to take action to meet critical organizational/program/unit goals. Sets and monitors own objectives and standards. Initiates appropriate actions and follows through without close supervision. Demonstrates strong work ethic.

Decisiveness: Make decisions in a decisive and timely manner; willingly share decision-making with direct reports; accept accountability for decisions; perceive impact and implications of decisions; take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences; enable others to succeed and make decisions for themselves.

Transparency: Build a community of shared values that supports and ensures the fair exchange of information up, down and across the organization; serve as a model of transparency by being the “connector”; view transparency not as a threat but as a great potential for creating a level playing field.

Relationship and Partnership Building: Builds and effectively utilizes relationship networks to achieve goals. Shares knowledge and builds trust with colleagues and superiors. Is discreet when situation demands. Is tactful when dealing with sensitive issues and personalities and is aware of own impact. Works through complex situations effectively, diplomatically, and with sensitivity without losing credibility or trust. Fosters commitment, team spirit, pride and trust.

Honors Commitments: Evokes trust from others by keeping commitments, recognizing individual contributors, setting a personal example by building shared goals, values, and vision. Demonstrates personal integrity, honesty, and high ethical standards. Seeks to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization. Models and reinforces behavior in self and demonstrates fairness and respect for others.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work,

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