Statement of Economic Interest (SEI) Filing Officer and Personnel Support

Job Description and Duties

The Litigation Bureau is looking for a Staff Services Analyst to act as the department’s Statement of Economic Interest ("SEI") filing officer and to provide litigation support on employment law matters. The assignments will include processing and tracking various legal filings, analyzing and determining the appropriate response to legal filings, preparing workload reports, and making recommendations regarding the Litigation Bureau’s handling of cases. In this position, the incumbent will a ct in the official capacity as the Department's SEI Filing Officer and Official for the Fair Political Practices Commission, ensuring compliance with the state laws governing the disclosure of economic interest and ethics training requirements. Maintain in-depth knowledge of the Fair Political Practices Commissions policies and procedures, staying updated on any changes, and complete all training and assignments promptly. Provide litigation support on Employment law matters, including analyzing legal requests for information, tracking employment law cases and calendaring hearings. Provide process improvement recommendations for various workloads of the Litigation Bureau, identifying trends and gaps in procedures and system functionality.

This position demands a high level of confidentiality, analytical ability, communication and organizational skills, and adaptability to ensure the department consistently meets its legal obligations. The additional information about the job is listed in the Duty Statement.

Additional positions may become available (RPA 2526-00073).

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Working Conditions

This position is eligible for limited remote working within California based on departmental guidelines and operational need. FTB has a minimum in-office requirement of two days per week for all positions including those that are eligible for telework. This is subject to change.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 172: All candidates for, appointees to, and employees in the state civil service shall possess the general qualifications of integrity, honesty, sobriety, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the responsibilities and to conform to the conditions of work characteristic of the employment, and a state of health, consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. Where the position requires the driving of an automobile, the employee must have a valid state driver's license, a good driving record and is expected to drive the car safely. The foregoing general qualifications shall be deemed to be a part of the personal characteristics of the minimum qualifications of each class specification and need not be specifically set forth therein.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** As required by the department's rules of conduct, all employees of the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) must be in compliance with the California Revenue and Taxation Code. During the background investigation portion of the hiring process, FTB will review return information to verify California state income tax compliance. Any failure to comply with the California Revenue and Taxation Code may prevent you from being hired at FTB. You must verify your filing status by calling 1-800-852-5711 to resolve any potential tax compliance issues, prior to submitting your application and seeking employment with FTB. All applicants not currently employed with the Franchise Tax Board will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice to disclose criminal records. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons with hearing or speech impairments, call TTY/TDD (800) 735-2929.

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:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements”.

• Communicate effectively, in a clear, concise/succinct, and comprehensive manner, both orally and in writing
• Strong customer service experience demonstrating the ability to work with staff at all levels
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and discreetly
• Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques
• Possess a high degree of organization of both work efforts and information
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team to complete work assignments
• Strong interpersonal skills, exercising good judgment, tact, diplomacy, and seeking understanding
• Understand legal issues pertaining to state personnel requirements and state personnel board procedures
• Develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to specific tasks, methods, materials, tools and equipment
• Use various computer software programs, including Microsoft Suite products
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro as well as other Adobe products

Benefits

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

In addition, Franchise Tax Board offers the following:

• Convenient transportation and commuting options include : Light Rail stop, bicycle lockers, free parking, and carpool/vanpool opportunities

Additional Application Instructions

A complete application package must be received in the Classification & Hiring Unit or postmarked by the final filing date and must include:

• Completed employment information on the STD. 678, including the “From” and “To” dates, “Hours Per Week,” and “Duties Performed" fields for all jobs listed in the “Employment History” fields (resumes do not take the place of these fields on the STD. 678)
• All of the required documents listed in the “Required Application Package Documents” section
• The position number and job control number in the job title line of the STD. 678, if submitting a paper application package (these numbers will auto-populate in the job title line of the STD. 678 if submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account)
• A signature, if submitting a paper application package

Candidates who do not follow all of the listed application instructions may be eliminated from the selection process. All submitted information will be screened and the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section.

Do not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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 required and must be included.
• Other - Please submit a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent. If a GED or college transcripts are submitted in lieu of a diploma, the date of 12th grade graduation or equivalency must be visible.
• Other - A cover letter is required and must be included
• Supplemental Application -

  In order to be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a supplemental application. Your response must be no more than one type-written page in length, using 12-point font, 1-inch standard margins and include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of the page. Respond to the following supplemental statement(s):

  Relative to the duty statement, how does your background, experience, and/or training make you a good candidate for this position?