ANALYST I

Job Description and Duties The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is recruiting to fill an Analyst I position in the Professional Conduct Northern Bureau in the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Division. POST may consider hiring at the Analyst II level. This position is being advertised as limited-term for 12 months and may be extended up to 24 months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements A fingerprint check is required. Statement of Qualifications: Applicants MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of an SOQ and POST will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SOQ with this application. Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. The SOQ is a narrative discussion (not a bulleted summary) prepared by the applicant and serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ Format Instructions: • The SOQ should have the title of "Statement of Qualifications"• Include the Applicant’s name, date, and Job Control (JC) number in the upper right-hand corner• Be no more than two (2) pages with one-inch margins• Be in Arial 12-point font single spaced• Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below Please answer the following: 1. Provide an example describing a time when you independently applied policies or procedures to analyze data and make a decision. Explain how you researched and interpreted the relevant guidelines, ensured accuracy and compliance, documented your work, addressed any errors or escalations, and met your unit’s standards for accuracy and timeliness. 2. Describe your experience working collaboratively with co-workers, supervisors, other departments/agencies, etc. to achieve a goal set by management. 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: • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions and directions without error. • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple assignments, set priorities, coordinate concurrent assignments efficiently, and meet deadlines with overlapping timeframes. • Strong written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information in a correct, clear, and concise manner. • Communicate effectively with internal and external parties at all levels, establish and maintain cooperative relationships with the public, local jurisdictions, and state officials. • Excellent analytical and research skills including the ability to research, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations. • Ability to maintain confidential information. • Ability to act independently, with open-mindedness, and with flexibility in response to changing workload and priorities. • Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft software and web-based project and document management applications including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint. Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.