Job Description

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Under the supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the Staff Services Analyst will learn the varied range of duties associated with the positions in the Section. The incumbent will perform the duties related to the varied programs within the Section, learn the full range of budget analyst duties and responsibilities, and be provided with the necessary training to move into the full-journey level.

Budget & Forecasting Section programs include the Budget Coordination Unit; Department Budget Unit; Federal Benefits & Program Appeals Unit; Tax Collection & Benefit Payments Unit; Workforce Services Unit, and Program Estimates & Automation Unit.

Staff may be provided the opportunity to move between Budget Section programs to obtain greater staff development and ensure cross training.

All work performed will require collaboration with other Departmental staff to determine any necessary ledger adjustments, obligational authority, or other actions required.

Position exists at 722 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814  ARU 305

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.  

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment 

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Staff Services Analyst Bulletin

Associate Governmental Program Analyst Bulletin

For more information about the State hiring process,  click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job,  click here .

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

To be considered for the position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualifies you for the position.

Applicants who fail to meet these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific questions in the order listed may be disqualified from the selection process. Write your responses carefully. Initial evaluation of each applicant will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated on their submitted SOQ.

Applicants must place their first and last name at the top right of the SOQ. Your response must be no more than 2 type-written page(s) in length, single-spaced, using 12-point Arial font. Please contact the hiring manager if you have any questions or would like further clarification regarding these requirements.

The SOQ must specifically address the following questions in the order listed below and each response must be numbered to clearly indicate which question you are responding to.

1. Describe your experiences with establishing and monitoring a budget.

2. Describe your experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications(Word, Excel, etc.). Provide specific details that demonstrate your use of each application.   

Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without a SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to both statements above will not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process.

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.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work,

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