ANALYST I

Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the State Water Resources Control Boards (Water Boards) Human Resources Branch (HRB). The Water Board’s Division of Administrative Services has an opening for an Analyst I/II. We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic, customer service, and detail-oriented individuals to join our human resources team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation. Under the supervision of the Supervisor I, the Analyst I/II is responsible for performing a variety of complex, analytical duties related to Classification and Pay and Selections and providing consultative services to assigned Water Boards programs. The Analyst I/II promotes and is accountable for customer satisfaction and quality service and provides recommendations and changes that promote innovative solutions to meet customer needs, in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), State Personnel Board (SPB), and Water Boards policies and procedures. Additional information: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following: • RPA# 26-600-XXX in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application. • Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility). Must have Analyst I or Analyst II list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: Exam for Analyst I: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4774 Exam for Analyst II: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815 An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members. Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified. In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification. 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: • Experience and/or knowledge in the areas of Human Resources and Recruitment/Selections • Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, policies, and regulations • Policy development experience • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to respectfully interact with a variety of people at multiple levels within an organization • Experience working with stakeholders to resolve sensitive personnel issues • Experience with essential business software such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe • Ability to use tact and discretion in all situations and maintain confidentiality • Ability to communicate clearly, in writing and verbally • Ability to multitask, be flexible, and adapt to changing priorities • Attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to think creatively, problem solve, provide recommendations and alternative solutions • Experience consulting with employees, supervisors, and managers • Experience presenting information to a group of management and/or stakeholders Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two pages in length, using Arial size 12 font, and normal margins. The SOQ items must be numbered and addressed in the same order as listed. SOQ responses must include detailed and concise information specifically addressing how the candidate's knowledge, training, and experience relate to each of the Desirable Qualifications items listed above. Submitting an SOQ that does not directly answer the questions listed below will result in the application being rejected and the applicant will no longer be considered for this recruitment. • Describe your knowledge and experience that qualify you for this position. • Describe your experience researching, analyzing, interpreting, and applying laws and rules to complete work projects or assignments. • Describe your approach to providing excellent customer service and provide an example of a time you exceeded customer expectations. • Why are you interested in this position? Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered. For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.