Job Posting: Exhibit Representative I

CDFA - 17th District Ag Assoc

JC-169452
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Exhibit Representative I
EXHIBIT REPRESENTATIVE I

$3,019.00 - $3,780.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/2/2019

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under the close supervision of the CEO and the Deputy Manager I, the incumbent plans, organizes, and implements all aspects of the competitive exhibits program at the Nevada County Fair, the Draft Horse Classic, and the Country Christmas Faire.

Job Duties include:

  • Planning and overseeing the horse, livestock and still exhibits program for the annual Nevada County Fair.
  • Planning and overseeing the Harvest Fair exhibits program, and providing substantial entries and awards assistance for the horse show, at the annual Draft Horse Classic.
  • Planning and overseeing the commercial and competitive exhibits program at the annual Country Christmas Faire.
  • Coordinating the implementation of an equipment inventory program for the Fairgrounds.
  • Coordinating and overseeing a year-round volunteer program for the Fairgrounds.
  • Providing phone answering support and front counter customer service duties, as needed.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

Working Conditions

The Nevada County Fairgrounds comprise more than 80 acres of treed grounds and multiple exhibit buildings and livestock barns. The Exhibit Representative will be located in the main administrative office, which is open to the public year-round. The office building is shared with permanent and temporary staff. Standard office equipment used includes a computer, printer, calculator, copy machine, phone system, time clock, and fax machine. The Exhibit Representative will also use equipment such as hand tools, power tools, ladders, measuring tapes, paint brushes, and a measuring wheel in the construction and installation of exhibits displays. The duties of the job are performed both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in inclement weather.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-169452
Position #(s):
014-000-4840-999
Working Title:
Exhibit Representative I
Classification:
EXHIBIT REPRESENTATIVE I
$3,019.00 - $3,780.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Nevada County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Nevada County Fairgrounds, formally known as the 17th District Agricultural Association was established in 1884. In addition to the annual Nevada County Fair, it is home to the Draft Horse Classic, Harvest Fair, and Country Christmas Faire. The Fairgrounds feature and host an RV Park, Lions Lake, rental facilities, weekly events, and some of Nevada County’s largest outdoor events. The Nevada County Fairgrounds is an economic, social, and cultural treasure for Nevada County with a mission to assure long-term viability; to produce an annual Fair that is safe and fun; and to provide a gathering place for the community that showcases its interests, talents, heritage, and agriculture.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties listed in this bulletin. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be no longer than two (2) pages in length, single-spaced, 12 point Arial font.

1. Please describe your specific experience with planning, developing and executing successful horse/livestock shows and competitive still exhibits programs, with specific detail about your area(s) of responsibility.

2. Please describe your specific experience creating educational, attractive, and informative displays in a Fair and/or commercial setting.

3. Please describe any specific experience with recruiting and/or coordinating volunteers in order to successfully produce events.

When completing your SOQ, do not provide a single, narrative response. Each question above must be addressed one at a time (e.g., first provide a complete and independent response to Question #1, then a complete and independent response to Question #2, etc.) for consideration. Additionally, each response must be numbered and include the full text of the question being answered prior to each individual response to clearly indicate to which question you are responding. Please contact the hiring manager if you have any questions or would like further clarification on these requirements.

Write your responses carefully. Initial evaluation of each applicant will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated on their submitted SOQ.

Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to follow these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific questions in the order listed will be disqualified from the selection process. All applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward to the following step of the selection process which includes a written exercise. If the candidate passes the written exercise, the candidate will be contacted for an interview.

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: 9/2/2019

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 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:

CDFA - 17th District Ag Assoc
Attn: Human Resources Branch
1220 N Street - Room 242
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Human Resources Branch
1220 N Street - Room 242
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    All interested applicants must attach a completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application to be considered.  See specific instructions and questions in Special Requirements.

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.

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 12/2017 version.

Additional Information

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.

Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.

Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.

This position may require a medical clearance.

Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.

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.