ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST

Job Description and Duties

It is important to read this advertisement in its entirety. You are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this position.

The SOQ instructions and required statements are at the bottom of this posting. Applications received without an SOQ or with an SOQ that does not comply with the instructions will be disqualified.

Under the general direction of the Human Resources Supervisor (Staff Services Manager I), the Associate Personnel Analyst (APA) works independently and as a member of other HR professionals, who provide personnel consultation to staff and management at the Office of Tax Appeals and performs a wide array of personnel assignments as identified below.

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Special Requirements

This is a repost for JC 429271. Please do not submit a new application if you have previously applied.

Application cut off dates when sets of applications are reviewed : 5 / 27 / 24, 6 / 6 / 24, 6 / 17 / 24, 6 / 27 / 24

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following :

• JC 432691 in the "Examination or Job Title" section of the state application (STD. 678), when submitting a hard copy application.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. This SOQ serves as a narrative discussion to illustrate how the candidate's education, training, experience and skills have prepared you for this position.

The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to provide a written response to the following questions, both clearly and concisely.

The written response should be typed and no more than two (2) pages in length, single spaced and with a font size not smaller than 11 points.

SOQ’s that do not address the following questions will not be screened.

• Describe your human resources experience, citing clear examples of the disciplines (classification and pay, examinations, position control, EEO programs, etc.) you have worked.
• Explain why you would be the ideal candidate for this vacancy given your understanding of the position.

Applicants who do not submit a SOQ will not be considered for the screening and interview process.

Electronic submittal of applicants and attachments through calcareers.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities;

however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Additional hires may be made from this job bulletin, if additional positions become available. California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary Benefit Description Additional Information New Employee Benefits Orientation Page

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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.

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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.