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Business Services Assistant

California Department of Justice
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Office Manager, and the immediate supervision of a Business Service Officer II (Supervisor), the Business Services Assistant (BSA) independently performs technical and analytical work for a wide variety of business service functions necessary to support an office of over 1000 employees. The BSA will Research information on vendors and other supply sources. Utilize state resources for purchases and services when needed, such as State contracts, CMAS contracts and Price Schedules. Gather and negotiate bids/quotes with vendors. Prepare purchase order forms, CalCard, and ECF Card for acquisition of items, service maintenance, and service agreements from vendors and State contract suppliers. Produce monthly reports to reconcile financial activities of CalCard and ECF Card. Follow up with vendors, review and approve accuracy of daily purchase orders processed, and tracking of all partial orders or lost shipments, goods received and distributed. Review invoices and other paperwork for accuracy prior to forwarding paperwork to Accounting for payment. Coordinate engineering and facility repairs/modifications (electrical wiring, network connection/cabling, lighting, etc.) with DGS Building Management and outside vendors. Coordinate installations, changes and repairs to telephone lines and equipment.

The BSA will independently determine which office supplies are needed by performing physical count and perpetual inventory of general supplies to keep continuous stock of all supplies. Prepare end of fiscal year inventory, expenditure reports, and arrange the proper storage of large orders of supplies and equipment needed to cover until next approved budget. Act as the attendance coordinator to assist with questions, troubleshooting, and monthly time submissions. Coordinate with Personnel Specialists to ensure all health, dental, and vision benefits forms are processed in a timely fashion and in accordance to Personnel Transaction Unit procedures and DPA rules.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-513043

Position #(s):

420-031-4707-901

Working Title

Business Services Assistant

Classification

BUSINESS SERVICE ASSISTANT (SPECIALIST)

$3,558.00 - $4,457.00 A

$4,017.00 - $5,032.00 B

$4,349.00 - $5,443.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Legal Support Operations- Business Services Unit, Sacramento.
  • Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
  • Please note that all new-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum salary of Range A (whichever is applicable), unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 274 . For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Please visit the Attorney General’s website for more information at www.oag.ca.gov .

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Benefits of working for the State of California:
  • Work-life balance
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Flexible paid leave options
  • Consistent wage increases
  • Pension retirement
  • Job stability
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Salary : $3,558 - $5,443

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