Job Description

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

The Employment Development Department's Human Resource Services Division's (HRSD) Selection Services Group (SSG) is looking for a motivated, creative team member to join our challenging environment.

Do you like a CHALLENGE? Are you a “Big Picture” Person? Can you “think outside the box”? Do you have an eye for detail? Do you take pride in and ownership of your work? Do you seek variety in your work? Do you like to do presentations and consult with customers? Can you work well in a team environment that fosters and achieves positive synergy? If your interest is piqued, consider joining the Employment Development Department's Selection Services Group (SSG) in our Human Resource Services Division (HRSD).

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the incumbent performs selection services functions, including job analysis, examination development and administration, pre-employment hiring clearance, and other personnel and selection work projects. Interprets and applies civil service laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies in the resolution of all selection functions.

Hybrid/Telework schedule may be available.

Does this job seem like a good fit for you?  If so, please see the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications below as it outlines more information on the available position. Or reach out to the contact person identified below if you wish to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

 Position exists at 751 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Office atmosphere; Hybrid/Telework schedule may be available.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Office atmosphere; Hybrid/Telework schedule may be available.

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment 

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Staff Services Analyst Bulletin

Associate Governmental Program Analyst Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process,  click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job,  click here .

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:

• Familiar with California State civil service laws, rules, and regulations.
• Interpreting and explaining regulations, laws, and policy.
• Knowledge of minimum qualifications evaluations.
• Be proficient in the use of various computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications and be willing to learn new technological tools and to incorporate them in daily tasks.
• Ability to research thoroughly and write effectively following policy and grammatical rules.
• Analytical problem solving.
• Demonstrate willingness to assume duties of various complexity and adapt to changing priorities.
• Have excellent communication, listening, and interactive skills.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner.
• Demonstrate ability to follow directions, protocols, and procedures.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment.
• Have excellent attendance.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate attention to details and ensure the completeness and accuracy of the provided information, at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet quick deadlines.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter.

The SOQ should be typed and no more than one page in length, single-spaced and no less than 12 point font and must include a response to both statements below, including specific examples:

1. Describe your background, experience, education, and/or training which qualifies you for the position as identified in the Duty Statement and in the Desirable Qualifications.
2. Describe a situation in which you were tasked with the following:

• required to independently identify a problem;
• performed research to identify possible solutions;
• completed a thorough analysis;
• wrote a comprehensive report that addressed the problem and recommended a course of action.

If you do not have experience in this area, include examples of similar experience that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform this function.

Your SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to come in for an interview.

Résumés and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to both statements above will not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

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