Staff Services Analyst - Forensic Services Legal

Job Description and Duties

The Staff Services Analyst - Forensic Services Legal will be directed by the Staff Services Manager I in Forensics Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Felony Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Penal Code 1370 and Mentally Disordered Offender Penal Code 2962 tracking.
• Analyze and interpret court orders and recognize discrepancies
• Make arithmetical computations to determine maximum commitment date applying applicable custody credits and enhancements according to the Penal Code.
• Analyze and interpret forensic reports, Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) court orders.
• Recognize and correct discrepancies as needed.
• Track and compute Forensic Evaluators timeframes to prepare reports.
• Code and process, in a timely manner, BPH hearing outcomes.
• Track, monitor and analyze data gathered and advise management on potential impacts.
• Work with management to formulate and maintain statewide procedures and policies pertaining to other state hospital transfers; including temporary housings, Enhanced Treatment Program (ETP), and hardship and/or patient transfer requests.
• Develop, implement and maintain tracking databases for case management and monitoring of patients referred to other state hospitals for transfer.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Responsible for cross training on all legal desks, providing backup to other analysts, and the ability to fully process all duties outlined in all legal desk procedures.
  

Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts and/or out of class paperwork.

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Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package including:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Eligibility and Minimum Requirements

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at Staff Services Analyst Exam , OR

2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR

3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade; AND Four years of experience performing analytical, technical, clerical, and/or customer service duties. Academic education from an accredited college/university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Candidates who are within six months of satisfying the experience requirement for this class will be admitted to the examination, but they must fully meet the experience requirement before being eligible for appointment.

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.
• Other -

  You MUST submit a copy of your high school diploma OR high school transcripts which include graduation date OR evidence of passing the California High School Proficiency test OR possession of a GED OR foreign high school diploma (must be translated and verified by an independent company) OR unofficial college transcripts showing completion of at least 12 units of college credits with your STD 678 State Application.

  Candidates providing transcripts showing 12 or more units earned DO NOT need to provide separate proof of their High School diploma or equivalent.

• Other -

  Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your unofficial college transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please note: foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company.

• Other -

  If you have taken the Staff Services Analyst Transfer Exam, you MUST include a copy of your results letter. Please note: Due to recent changes to the SSA classification, all candidates, including those wishing to use the SSA Transfer Exam, must provide proof of meeting minimum qualifications.