What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST position at Department of Developmental Services -...?
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an opened spaced, partitioned office environment. Occasional statewide travel to developmental centers and training locations, less than 10 percent, may be required.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST
- STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
Department Information
These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The DDS is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include:
- First floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
- Café with multiple vendors
- Outdoor seating for meal breaks
- Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
- Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
- Lactation rooms
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Describe your experience within the Classification and Pay area of Human Resources.- Explain how you keep yourself organized and on top of several assignments with competing deadlines.
If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may NOT be considered for the position. Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 4/9/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: Computers, copy and fax machines; technical aspects of personnel management, effective communication; good judgment when interacting with the public and professional staff; good computer skills. Principles and practices of public personnel management; classification and pay principle used in analyzing and describing positions, establishing proper salary levels, and conducting classification and pay surveys; techniques of employee recruitment; employee relations and performance evaluation; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, and organization and management.
Ability to: Demonstrate good judgment, work well under pressure, and perform multiple tasks with accuracy and precision. Maintain confidentiality and tact. Work independently and meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments. Interact positively with staff at all levels and demonstrate a willingness to take extra steps to promote quality service. Provide excellent customer service by reporting to work on time and being available to customers and staff, during normal work hours. Operate various office machines; follow oral and written directions, evaluate situations accurately and take effective action and complete assignments with accuracy, precision, and neatness. Perform research in various personnel fields; interpret and apply laws, rules, standards, and procedures; develop and administer training programs; analyze and solve difficult technical personnel problems; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; assume and demonstrate independent responsibility for decisions and actions having broad implications on various aspects of personnel management.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Alfonso Alejandre
(916) 654-1973
alfonso.alejandre@dds.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Equal Employment Opportunity Office
(916) 654-1888
OHRAS@dds.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information
Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.
Eligibility Information
In order to have list eligibility, you MUST take and pass an exam/assessment within the past 12-months and have received a letter informing you of your list eligibility. Your eligibility is located in your CalCareer account under the “eligibility” tab.
You may find the exam for this classification on the Exams/Assessment tab or at:
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
