Workforce Development Liaison (Analyst III)

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II), of the Operations & Program Support Division, the Analyst III, will serve as a highly-skilled independent, non-supervisory contract and project manager, performing a variety of complex business management duties, grant management, project oversight, technical assistance and procurement functions with one or more state entities (i.e., California Conservation Corp (CCC), California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) Pine Grove Fire Camp, and County Conservation Camps) or other vendors to lead OYCRs Workforce Development youth track. These functions require a high level of interpersonal, analytical and communication skills and independence of action in carrying out the responsibility for decisions on assigned projects. The incumbent must possess good judgment, is effective in working with others, and is proficient using Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint. The liaison is expected to engage with youth, staff and executives from OYCR, CCC, CDCR, as well as various county staff and executives. As a result, the Liaison must also demonstrate extreme tact and professionalism to accomplish their tasks The Workforce Development youth track focuses on youth who are justice impacted as well as youth on probation, youth transitioning from Secure Youth Treatment Facilities into less restrictive programs, and youth re-entering the community after his or her release from incarceration. If you would like to share how you learned about this career opportunity, please take a moment to complete our brief Recruitment Survey. Need help with applying for positions, taking an examination, or preparing for interviews? Our team is here to support you, reach out anytime at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov For guidance on applying for a state job, visit Three Steps to a State Job. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position. Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must not be longer than 3 pages, Arial, 12-point font, and1 inch margins. SOQ must be provided to be considered. 1.Based on the Duty Statement, please explain what interests you about this position with OYCR and explain your qualifications to be successful in this role. 2.Describe a specific example of your experience assessing or evaluating the outcomes of a program or initiative. In your response, explain the program’s goals, the methods of data you used to assess its effectiveness, your role in analyzing the results, and how you used your findings to identify successes, address any challenges, or improve program outcomes. 3. Tell us about a time when you led or guided a collaborative or team effort. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice. 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. 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. 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. 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. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Familiarity and/or experience with workforce development at state and local levels. • Familiarity and/or experience with state or local government operations. • Familiarity and/or experience with community-based organizations. • Familiarity with issues in the juvenile justice system and/or the criminal justice system • Experience in managing complex projects and/or contracts. • Lived experience within the juvenile care continuum. • Ability to foster collaboration, mutual respect, and teamwork. • Exceptional communication skills both verbally and in writing in a well-organized, accurate, clear and concise manner. • Ability to research, develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and recommendations effectively. • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and effective editing skills; highly skilled with Microsoft products (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Word). • Ability to maintain poise and good humor while working in a time-sensitive and results-oriented environment.