Transactions Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of the Supervisor I of the Transactions Unit (Unit) in the Personnel Office, part of the Human Resources Branch (HRB) within the Administration Division (Division) of the Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the Analyst II independently performs complex and sensitive analytical duties in support of human resources operations. Independently analyzes, interprets, and resolves advanced personnel, payroll, and benefits issues; applies and interprets laws, rules, regulations, and policies; conducts audits of payroll and personnel transactions; identifies operational trends; and recommends and implements process improvements to enhance compliance, efficiency, and internal controls. Also provides technical consultation to management and HR liaisons regarding payroll, benefits, and training compliance in accordance with California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) policies and other control agency requirements.

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Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

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:

One year of experience as a Personnel Specialist

Processing Personnel Transactions

Processing Health Benefits

Processing pay

Keying in the SCO system

Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Applicants who submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application ( STD. 678). Applicants who fail to submit the most current version may be disqualified. Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with dates, duties, responsibilities, and contact information for supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in being screened out.

Electronic application packages must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date. Mail application packages must be postmarked before or on the final filing date. Hand delivered application packages must be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted.

If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, contact [email protected] . For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, contact (866) 844-8671.

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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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of the candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You must answer the SOQ prompt in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the prompt in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.

  Please submit the SOQ typewritten, limited to no more than two (2) page in total length, using 12-point Arial font, that addresses the following:

  1. In your opinion, what is the definition of work ethic?

  2. In this position, you will lead and train staff. Please give an example of when you led a group of people.

  3. Describe your experience in researching and finding a variety of solutions to complex problems.