ATTENDANCE COORDINATOR

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Disability Determination Service Division (DDSD) is seeking an individual with strong leadership and communication skills to perform all aspects of Personnel services within the Los Angeles Disability Determination Service Division Branch.

The Attendance Coordinator (AC) is responsible for accurate recording of attendance for all employees in the DDS branch. The AC also controls and follows-up on probationary and annual performance reports. Processes Merit Salary Adjustment (MSA) forms. Prepares and maintains personnel files. Maintains up-to-date employee information (e.g., addresses, phone numbers, emergency notification information, etc.). Does weekly staffing reports and prepares monthly employee time reports for Central Support Services Branch (CSSB). The AC assists employees with health benefit issues, SDI and NDI, and other compensation issues. Assists employees with requests for changes to personal information, e.g., name, address, telephone number, federal/state tax deductions, and beneficiary designee(s). Assists employees with employment transfers, terminations, leaves cif absence and retirements. Makes and/or submits additions/changes to the telephone rosters for the Branch/Division/Department. Provides reception, telephone and security coverage for Branch. Prepares PS 222s and other hiring documents. Photocopies and distributes policy/procedural issuances and other correspondence.

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Working Conditions

This work location is in the city of El Segundo, CA, with many restaurants and shopping areas within walking distance. The building has easy access to 1-105 and 1-405, transit routes and the Los Angeles International Airport.

Telework / Remote Work Information: This position has been designated as eligible for telework. The position may require in-person attendance when requested.
This position is eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order N-22-25 and at the sole discretion of the Department of Social Services under California Government Code Section 14200. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time. The incumbent will be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the CDSS policies. For positions advertised in more than one location, headquarter location may be designated on the selected candidate's primary residence location, and/or the closest CDSS location in accordance with operational need and available space. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.

Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

This position requires Federal fingerprint clearance and background check. Criminal record checks of prospective full- or part-time COSS, Disability Determination Service Division (DDSD) personnel will be conducted. Applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints for Federal processing. Federal clearance is a condition of employment for this position. (Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12).

All applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed.

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to the appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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:

• Use of computer applications (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) is required in the performance of his or her duties.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.

o 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

o 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

• Vanpool drivers and riders

o 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees! Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

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.