ANALYST II

Job Description and Duties Under the supervision of the Supervisor I, the Analyst performs technical and analytical duties related to developing policies and procedures and data collection for the APS program, along with developing professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. 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. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest opportunities. 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) should outline specific and relevant experience, education and training which qualifies you to perform the duties outlined in the duty statement; including information stating how, where, and the dates the experience was acquired. The SOQ should also specifically outline how you possess any or all of the desirable qualifications included in this announcement. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be no more than two pages, single spaced, in 12-point Arial font. 1. Based on the Duty Statement for this position, what interests you most about this position? Please describe how the position aligns with your professional interests, career goals, and experience. 2. Based on the responsibilities and requirements outlined in the Duty Statement, please describe how your relevant work experience, education, knowledge, and skills qualify you for this position. Provide specific examples that demonstrate your ability to perform the essential duties of the role. 3. Please describe your experience analyzing complex issues, evaluating information, identifying potential solutions, and developing recommendations to address and resolve those issues. Provide a specific example that demonstrates your analytical skills, decision-making process, and the outcome of your recommendations. 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. 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: The Analyst must have excellent technical writing skills and verbal communication skills, demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and effectively as part of a team, have the ability to establish effective working relationships, work under pressure, with quick changing priorities and direction, and complete assignments in a timely manner. A desire to work in and develop knowledge and expertise in the field of aging and disability services is essential. Use Microsoft Office suite to create, compile, analyze, organize, present reports and presentations, tracking activities and papers.