Career Opportunities

(2009) Staff Services Analyst (General)

Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations, such as a Sign Language interpreter, a reader, or assistance attending an interview please call (916) 323-3055.

Position #:
051-150-5157-705

Salary Range:
Range A: $3,640 - $4,561 Range B: $3,941 - $4,933 Range C: $4,726 - $5,916

Issue Date:
6/21/2024

Contact:
Ian Gunther (916) 322-0738

Location:
State Controller's Office
300 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814

Final Filing Date:
July 5, 2024

Individuals who are currently in this classification, or are eligible for lateral transfer or promotion, or are reachable on a certification list may apply.  

For permanent positions, SROA and surplus candidates should attach “surplus letters” to their application.  Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

Submit application package electronically via your CalCareers account or to address below:  

State Controller’s Office
Human Resources Office
ATTN: Classification Unit - CN
300 Capitol Mall, Ste. 300
Sacramento, CA 95814

Application package must include all the required documents.  Mailed application package must include Position #051-150-5157-903 in the job title section.  Application received without this information may be rejected.   

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The following link outlines a summary of benefits available to state employees: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. Application must include “to” and “from” employment dates (m/d/y), hours per week, and prior employer contact information including contact number.  Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position.

The selected candidate considered for the advertised position will be required to undergo a fingerprint clearance and any offer of employment will be contingent upon live scan fingerprint results. 

Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations, such as
a Sign Language interpreter, a reader, or assistance attending an interview
please call (916) 323-8579.   
 

Special Requirement: In addition to your application and resume, you are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Your SOQ must be typed, 12 font Arial, and no more than 2 pages.  The SOQ should respond to the following questions:

  1. Describe how your experience correlates with the duties/responsibilities of the position, and explain how your experience makes you the most qualified candidate. Please be specific.  
  2. Describe a situation in which you were required to independently identify a problem, perform research to identify possible solutions; complete a thorough analysis; and, develop a comprehensive response that addressed the issue with a recommended course of action and alternatives.

Telework options are available. 

Scope of Position:
Under direction of the Classification and Compensation Manager (SSM I), with functional direction from other HR management staff, the incumbent will perform a variety of personnel analysis and tasks related to personnel management programs for the Office of the State Controller in accordance with the State Personnel Board’s (SPB’s) and the Department of Human Resources (CalHR) rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

  • Under the direction of manager or lead, the incumbent will be responsible for using various personnel references and policies, provide consultation, guidance and technical analysis regarding varied, sensitive and/or complex personnel management matters to resolve issues and present information, options and recommendations required to carry out the recruitment process. Following a specific process for compliance with candidate eligibility, classification allocation, appropriate pay levels, organizational structure, and recruitment.
  • Participate in meetings with managers regarding matters of employee progressive discipline such as performance; Corrective/adverse action, and Rejections During Probation; participate in investigations related to personnel matters; ensure documentation supporting action is consistent and support level of action.  
  • Participate in a variety of training to divisions on HR topics such as Position Justification, Progressive Discipline, etc.  Perform project work such as assisting with classification studies, preparing reports, etc.  Work with EEO, Talent Management, etc., on HR related tasks.    

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Strong communication skills. 
  • Knowledge and experience in Civil Services Human Resources Practices (i. e. Classification & Pay, Recruitment, Hiring process). 
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct completed staff work.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Ability to organize and establish workload priorities.
  • Ability to work as a team collaborator. 
  • Customer services oriented with demonstrated ability to create positive working relationships.

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, hair style and texture, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Rev. 01/2023