Classification & Certification Unit Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Associate Personnel Analyst (APA): Under general direction of the Classification and Certification Unit Manager, the Associate Personnel Analyst will provide technical expertise, training, guidance, and assistance to Department staff. The incumbent will be responsible for performing analytical and technical classification and certification work using a high degree of independent judgment.

Staff Services Analyst (SSA): Under supervision of the Classification and Certification Unit Manager, the Staff Services Analyst is a multi-range journey level analyst that is responsible for analyzing technical personnel management duties related to the classification and certification functions.

The APA/SSA acts as a back-up analyst to their peers. The APA/SSA must have knowledge of the hiring and appointment process in accordance with California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) and the Department's hiring process. Screens applicants for minimum qualifications and interprets and applies salary rules appropriately. Provides consultation to Managers, Supervisors and Program staff on a myriad of Classification and Certification inquiries.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resources Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

The p ositions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
  

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

• Require name on SQ
• Require Job Control Number on SQ
• Maximum number of pages: 1 page or less, single-spaced, Arial 12 pt font
  

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in place of the required SOQ. Applicant must answer the statement listed below.

• The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications - (Your Full Name) and JC #.”

Please describe:

1) Describe an experience where you explained complex personnel or human resources-related information to staff or management who were unfamiliar with the topic. What was the situation, how did you ensure understanding, and what resources did you utilize to support your explanation?

2) Based on the Duty Statement, provide specific examples of your work experience in Human Resources that has prepared you to perform the day-to-day responsibilities of this position.

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:

•Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in State personnel related programs that includes classification and pay, position control, personnel transactions, and departmental policies and procedures, etc.

•Excellent customer service skills

•Strong writing skills

•Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff

•Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload, as well as adapt to changes and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Benefits

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

• Gym
• Daycare facility
• Nearby (third-party) parking
• Convenient to public transportation
• Located near: Restaurants and Shopping

Experience and Education

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

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 -
  • Statement of Qualifications (See Special Requirements section for further information)