Staff Services Analyst - Sacramento, CA 

 

 

*******LIMITED-TERM POSITION (12 MONTHS)*******

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is responsible for all issues related to employee salaries and benefits, job classifications, civil rights, training, exams, recruitment and retention. For most employees, many of these matters are determined through the collective bargaining process managed by CalHR.

Our Vision: To be the premier leader and trusted partner in innovative human resources management.

Our Mission: To provide exceptional human resources leadership and services with integrity, respect and accountability to state departments and all current and prospective employees.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Workforce Development Programs and Special Projects Division is responsible for the development, administration, and oversight of statewide recruitment, workforce planning, and training.

Are you someone who wants to contribute to initiatives that will transform civil service? Do you want to make a statewide impact? Then this is the job for you.

The California Department of Human Resources’ (CalHR) Workforce Development Programs and Special Projects Division provides leadership and guidance, consulting, and employee development for departments across state service. The Division’s success depends on leveraging relationships with internal and external training partners, leaders, and human resources professionals. We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic and customer service oriented to support initiatives which will make the state the employer of choice in California.

CalHR offers convenient transportation options including light rail, pre-tax parking, on-site ATM, shopping, a variety of nearby restaurants and a farmers market during spring and summer. This position is excluded from Collective Bargaining and receives enhanced benefits.

DUTIES: Under the general direction of the Workforce Development Programs and Special Projects Division Chief, the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) will support the Division’s Civil Service Improvement (CSI) initiatives. CSI initiatives are a series of statewide initiatives designed to transform California’s civil service process. In this capacity, the SSA:

• Provides analytical support to the project manager and project leads working within the CSI Retention and Development work stream including, but not limited to, statewide projects associated with: onboarding, recruiting, workforce planning, training, upward mobility, and partnerships with higher education. Analyzes and interprets research and project data, situations, and materials, identifying trends and areas of concern. Utilizes the completed staff work methodology to consider options and develop written recommendations using Microsoft Office products.

• Collaborates with the project manager and project leads to identify and solve any project milestone issues and risks, and ensures risks are properly communicated to management in a timely manner. Utilizes appropriate protocols and project tracking mechanisms to assist in preparing management reports to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of project progress reporting.

• Provides logistical support to the CSI Retention and Development project manager and project leads by meeting with them to discuss project plans, charters, and deliverables to ensure they are completed by the milestone dates. This includes, but is not limited to, conferring with team members and partners regarding logistics.

• Provides administrative support assisting with the coordination and facilitation of project meetings, developing and disseminating project meeting notes using Microsoft Office products, and assisting with various project deliverables.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should:

• Be a team player

• Have effective oral and written communication skills

• Have strong analytical skills

• Have great relationship building skills

• Be detail oriented

• Have excellent organizational and time management skills

• Have excellent Microsoft Office skills

• Be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment

WHO MAY APPLY: Individuals with eligibility (e.g., transfer, list, reinstatement) for the classification of Staff Services Analyst are encouraged to apply. SROA/Surplus employees are also encouraged to apply. After an initial screening of the application package, only the most qualified candidates may be selected for an interview.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: Please provide a one page, 12 point Arial font, single spaced Statement of Qualifications with your application, answering the following question: Identify specific examples where you provided analytical and administrative support to project teams. Describe the composition of the team, what tools did you use to support the team, and what role did you play in analyzing data to develop a finished product?

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a completed Standard State Application (STD. 678), Statement of Qualifications, Resume and Cover Letter to the name and address below. Please reference: RPA 16-088 on the application, SOQ, resume and cover letter, and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the job title section. This position is on loan to CalHR from the State Compensation Insurance Fund. The position is located at CalHR. SROA and surplus candidates must submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Your application must be postmarked by the postal service or received by the final filing date. Applications may be filed in person, but must be received by the close of business the day of the final filing date. Applications received after the final filing date will not be accepted.

If you would like to deliver your application in person, please deliver to: CalHR Job Center Annex, 1810 16th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811.

To view the duty statement, please click on the Department Link below.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

 

Additional Information:

Working Title	Position Number
None Specified	363 - 940 - 5157 - XXX
Location	County
Sacramento	SACRAMENTO
Timebase	Tenure
Full Time	Limited Term  12 month(s)
Final Filing Date:	Department Link:
12/31/2015	http://www.calhr.ca.gov/pages/calhr-jobs.aspx
Contact Unit/Address	Contact Name/Phone
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 1515 S ST, NORTH BLDG, STE 500 SACRAMENTO CA 95811	ATTN: MICHELLE MUNCILL (916) 322-2203 MICHELLE.MUNCILL@CALHR.CA.GOV