Staff Services Analyst - Budget Analyst

Job Description and Duties

This position is being considered at the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) level. To be considered at the AGPA level, you must apply to JC- 486663.

This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule. The physical reporting location for this position is near Folsom Lake, and is close to historic Folsom, eateries, shopping, walking trails, and offers free parking! This position is not located inside of a prison.

Start your CAREER and be a part of a team that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities.

When joining state service in a full-time position, in your first 12 months you will earn a MINIMUM of 156 PAID leave hours; have 11 paid/observed holidays ; be eligible for health , dental and vision benefits for you AND your family and earn CalPERS retirement !

Under supervision of the Chief of Budgeting and Financial Planning, the Staff Services Analyst (General) (SSA) assists in the coordination, preparation, and analysis functions of the California Prison Industry Authority's budget and other related fiscal items.

You are encouraged to apply for this position if interested, then, to attain list eligibility, you must take the Staff Services Analyst exam located at the link below.

Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must certify through California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) . To take the LEAP Staff Services Analyst exam please click the link here

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Special Requirements

Upon a conditional job offer, the selected candidate will be required to clear live scan, a tuberculous (TB) test, and physical (if applicable).

This position is subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing pursuant to 2 CCR § 599.960.

Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with hours worked, dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Please indicate the classification, Job Control Number (JC) and position number in the 'EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING' section of your application, failure to provide this information may result in elimination from the hiring process. Resumes are welcome but do not take place of the STD 678. Incomplete applications received may not be considered.

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Employees new to CALPIA will be required to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) prior to starting work within an institution or Central Office. NEO is 4.5 days (36 hours) and will be conducted at the Green Valley Training Center in Folsom, CA. New employees traveling 50 miles or more from their home address or headquarters location to attend NEO will receive a travel advance sufficient for meals, incidentals, and travel accommodations for the duration of NEO. Any questions or concerns regarding NEO training can be addressed during the interview process.

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:

Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.

• Experience in State Fiscal/Budget: Budget planning, forecasting, development and analysis
• Private Budgeting Work Experience: Budget planning, forecasting, development and analysis
• Experience with Microsoft software (ex: Outlook, Teams, Word, Power Point, and Excel)
• Experience in the Preparation of Reports and presentations to management
• Work experience developing/delivering budgetary training
• Experience in Customer Service/Assisting Others/Work Support Experience
• Education Level (HS Diploma, AA/AS Degree, BA/BS Degree, Master's Degree)

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the developing written responses: however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Minimum Qualifications (MQs) are required to be verified by the Human Resource Unit, per CCR 249.4 - Verification of Minimum Qualifications Prior to Appointment . If it has been determined an applicant has misrepresented their education and/or employment history, it may be cause for disqualification, and may result in removal from an employment list - CCR 172. General Qualifications. Applicants shall provide relevant and accurate information on all application documents to avoid disqualification California Code, GOV 18935 .

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted on a separate piece of paper uploaded when you submit your application. The SOQ shall be no more than one page, single spaced. Your SOQ must be titled "Statement of Qualifications,” with your name and Job Control Number in the upper left-hand corner. The following questions must be numbered and restated with your response following each. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification from the hiring process

1. Describe your experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.

2. Describe your experience using Microsoft Office Suite (ex: Excel). Provide an example that demonstrates your highest level of experience.

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 -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section of this job posting for the instructions and details. A SOQ is required. Applications received without an SOQ may not be considered. State applications, resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ. Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the postmarked date will be considered for appointment.

• Other -

  If you are basing your eligibility on education, provide your unofficial transcripts. If you are using foreign transcripts, you must provide a transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which the foreign course work is equal. If you are not basing your eligibility on education, do not provide your unofficial transcripts. Select Choose/Upload for the required document. Then select Bypass File.