ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST

Job Description and Duties

The purpose of Human Resources Services Branch (HRSB), Communications, Policy, and Automation Bureau, Audits Compliance Unit is to support the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) in meeting its goals and objectives with control agency audits.

The Audits Compliance Unit understands the impact that motivated and satisfied employees have on our organization's success and is committed to building an inclusive, engaged and successful workforce.

Are you skilled at performing audits, detail oriented and thrive with solving puzzles? If the answer is yes, the CDSS has a career opportunity waiting for you! We are seeking an advanced journey-level Associate Personnel Analyst (APA) seeking empowerment to share their expertise and will consider a Staff Services Analyst (SSA) who is looking for opportunities for professional and personal growth.

The APA / SSA serves as one of the subject matter expert audits compliance analysts to produce approximately 40 various Payroll Unit audits every month on topics such as but not limited to : overtime, bereavement leave, dock, pay differentials, salary determinations, retirements, timekeeping and alternate ranges and reports findings to the Payroll Supervisory Team.

Must have State Service Transactions / Payroll background knowledge and proficiency.

Required PC skills : SCO Systems, MS Windows, WORD and Excel. Excellent written and communication skills are a must.

The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave.

Please see the Benefits section below for more details.

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Working Conditions

This work location is very convenient! The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation : within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena.

Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California.

All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager.

Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Social Services policies.

Headquarter location will be designated based on the selected candidate's primary residence location, and / or the closest CDSS location.

Special Requirements

Please Note : A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be considered for an interview. A resume does not take the place of the SOQ.

To apply, submit a State Application Form (STD 678) and an SOQ to the specified person. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point font and no more than one page describing your knowledge, skills, abilities, and desirable qualifications to answer the following questions : 1.

Describe your experience in California State Civil Service / Human Resources in the Payroll / Transactions arena. In detail, provide an audit you have performed.

2. If you were hired for this position, how would you gain the knowledge to familiarize yourself with what is necessary to be successful in this position?

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete.

Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification.

If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment.

Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary Benefit Description Additional Information New Employee Benefits Orientation Page

Summary review of benefits available to you as a new State Civil Service employee. State Civil Service Act

Review the benefits and protections provided to State Civil Service employees through the State Civil Service Act.

Salaries and Civil Service Pay Scales

Information regarding salary ranges for State Civil Service employees, as well as the Civil Service Pay Scales, the official salaries for all state jobs.

Represented Employee Bargaining Contracts

Review the specifics of represented state employee collective bargaining contracts.

Retirement

Learn more about the defined benefit plan that is offered to state employees through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) based on years of service, age and final compensation.

CalPERS also offers disability retirement, partial service retirement, and death benefits for eligible employees.

401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

Offers a voluntary benefit that allows you to contribute to both a 401(k) and a 457(b) plan to enhance your retirement benefit.

This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees.

You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary - Specific Benefits Specific Benefits Additional Information

Cash In Lieu of Health and / or Dental Benefits (Cash Option)

Allows you to receive cash in lieu of state-sponsored health and / or dental benefits insurance if you have other qualifying medical and / or dental coverage through a spouse, domestic partner, parent or other source.

Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance for Excluded Employees Only

Offers employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance to managers, supervisors and other specified employees who travel on state business.

Commute Program

Voluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.

Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)

Provides a benefit allowance, rather than specific contribution amounts for health, dental and vision benefits. You may receive additional taxable income each month, depending on the total cost of the benefit plans you choose.

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.

Death Benefits

Benefits available to legal survivors and / or designees of state employees; see "Planning Ahead" handbook.

Planning Ahead Handbook Dental Benefits

Offers you and your dependents preventive, basic and major dental care coverage through one of several dental plans.

Employee Assistance Program

Employer-paid program offers free professional and confidential short-term counseling and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents, as well as valuable information on a variety of topics including financial, legal, and wellness.

866) EAP-4SOC

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary Benefit Description Additional Information

Group Legal Services Insurance

Voluntary, employee-paid plan that provides comprehensive legal coverage designed to meet most common personal legal needs.

Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Group Long-Term Disability Insurance For Excluded Employees Only

Voluntary, employee-paid plan that replaces a portion of the employee's income in the event the employee is unable to work for six months or longer due to a covered illness or injury.

Health Benefits

Offers you and your dependents a broad range of health insurance plans with the state paying a portion of the premium. CalPERS administers this coverage.

CalPERS Health and Wellness

Promotes a work environment that encourages healthy lifestyle choices, decreases the risk of illness and disease and enhances employee effectiveness and well-being.

Long-Term Care Program

Offers coverage through CalPERS for a chronic illness, frailty of old age, or a serious accident. Available to all California public employees, retirees, and their eligible family members.

Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement Program

Offers a retirement savings program for part-time, seasonal and temporary employees who are not covered by CalPERS or Social Security.

Reimbursement Accounts

Allows you to set pre-taxed money aside in a reimbursement account to pay for certain kinds of medical and dependent care expenses.

You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.

Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account Program

Allows you to deduct a specific pre-tax amount for work-related parking fees from your pay. Available to employees who drive a personal vehicle to work or to a location from which the employee commutes to work and pays for parking.

Vision Benefits

Employer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses.

An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.