What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF SERVICES ANALYST position at Department of Rehabilitation?
Under the direct supervision of the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Staff Services Manager (SSM) II and direction of the DOR Director, the Special Assistant to the Director independently provides complex administrative, logistical and analytical services in support of the Director. The incumbent will plan and coordinate travel arrangements for the Director; independently coordinate, research, evaluate and prepare briefing materials; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain professionalism with frequent contact with the Governor’s Office, California Health and Human Services Agency; Legislature; state and federal agencies; community partners, and the general public. The incumbent will establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and maintain consistent and predictable attendance as well as exercise good judgement. The incumbent should be available outside of normal working hours and willing to travel to provide reasonable accommodations to the special needs of the Director by performing the following job functions: driving/transporting the employee to appointments and providing for a "comfortable" work setting (attendant care) and other job-related support services related to the provision of reasonable accommodations.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
- ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Department Information
Join us in our Sacramento location within walking distance of the Golden One Center and a variety of restaurants and shops in the DOCO area. Enjoy a great work environment with office amenities such as a fitness center. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with DOR!
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:
- We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
- We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
- We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
- We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
- We preserve the public’s trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ as required will be screened out from the selection process. The SOQ must be typed with one-inch margins, font must be no smaller than 12-point, single sided, single spaced, and not to exceed one page.
SOQ Question 1: Describe how your skills, knowledge, and experience quality you for this position.
Required Application Documents: Please submit the following items listed below. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely will not be considered for this job.
Application Package Checklist (if mailing in application)- A fully complete electronic State Employment Application, STD. 678, through your CalCareers Applicant Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. All experience and education relating to the minimum qualifications listed on the Classification Specifications should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Other - a resume, no more than two pages, is required and must be included.
- Other - Statement of Qualifications, no more than one page, is required and must be included.
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: 4/24/2025Who 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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
“Please see Special Requirements for instructions.”
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect;
- Ability to help facilitate expeditious resolution of problems from in-person requests, incoming phone calls and emails;
- Knowledge of DOR resources and processes, RAM, and federal and state Code of Regulations;
- High level of organizational skills and office equipment and processes proficiency;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Knowledge of department's mission and goals;
- Experience communicating with and providing information regarding DOR services to applicants and consumers
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
- Pension through CALPERS
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Medical benefits into retirement
- Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
- Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
- Group Legal Services
- Life Insurance
- ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
- School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Reimbursement Accounts (Medical and Childcare)
- Disability Insurance Programs
For the latest information on the attractive benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Gurmeena Rai
(916) 558-5800
Gurmeena.Rai@dor.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:Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.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.
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.
