What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF SERVICES ANALYST position at State Treasurer's Office?
Under the general direction of the Personnel Officer, the Personnel Analyst performs a wide range of human resources assignments for the State Treasurer’s Office. This includes reviewing, analyzing, and making determinations on hiring packages, reviewing, and making recommendations for various requests such as Out-of-Class and Training and Development assignments, and providing consultative services to assigned division hiring managers or their designees. This will include educating and guiding hiring managers through the recruitment process.
The Personnel Analyst will strategically partner with hiring managers to better understand their role, their team, and their immediate and long-term hiring needs.
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
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The Personnel Office is a tight-knit team of highly effective, communicative, motivated professionals who are focused on excellence and team work. We respect each other’s expertise, encourage new ideas, and are always looking for ways to improve. Flexibility, adaptability, and innovation are encouraged. Although the routine duties of the position are focused on classification and pay, there are endless opportunities to cross-train and work on other personnel projects. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to develop and expand their knowledge and skills in a variety of assignments.
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Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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: 5/7/2025Who 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 - (SOQ) Instructions & Prompt:
All candidates are required to submit an SOQ. It must be a concise narrative demonstrating your relevant experience, education, and skills. Please provide a detailed response to every question and include specific examples of your experience, education, and skills as related to the Desirable Qualifications.- Describe your experience performing analytical or administrative duties that required research, evaluation, interpretation of policies, data, or procedures. How did you apply these skills to complete a task or solve a problem.
- Explain your written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting reports, policies, or official documents, and interacting with stakeholders such as coworkers, management, or the public.
Important Notes:
- Your SOQ must be tailored to this position
- Applications submitted without an SOQ or do not follow the instructions may be disqualified
- The SOQ is not a cover letter; it should specifically address the prompts above
Desirable Qualifications
The following desirable qualifications are not required but represent the skills and experience that would make an ideal candidate for this position. Applicants who possess one or more of these qualifications may be better prepared to succeed in this role:
- Experience in personnel analysis or HR functions, such as hiring, classification, or talent acquisition.
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical techniques to evaluate policies, procedures, or data.
- Familiarity with state hiring processes, including examination administration and minimum qualifications determinations.
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business administration, human resources, public administration) or equivalent work experience.
- Strong written communication skills, including experience drafting reports, hiring justifications, or official documents.
- Experience interpreting and applying policies, regulations, or labor laws in an analytical capacity.
- Proven ability to coordinate with management, coworkers, or external agencies to implement processes or resolve issues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) or other data systems for documentation and reporting.
- Experience providing customer service or responding to public inquiries in a professional setting.
- Background in compliance or process improvement, including identifying issues and recommending solutions.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Applications Unit
(916) 653-3100
applications@treasurer.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:EEO Officer
(916) 653-3100
EEO@treasurer.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.
Minimum Qualifications
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 in your application packet. Official sealed transcripts or your original diploma (with embossed seal) will be required prior to appointment. If it is determined that a candidate does not meet all Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the classification. All candidates who are determined to not meet the Minimum Qualifications will be contacted in writing and will have 10 business days to respond with additional information supporting their Minimum Qualifications for the classification. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Confidential Information
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information listed anywhere on the applications submitted electronically, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
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.
