ANALYST I

Job Description and Duties Under supervision of the Supervisor I in the Policy Management and Systems Unit within the Risk Management Branch (Branch), the Analyst I provides administrative and analytical support to the Branch. This position applies basic analytical skills to personnel liaison activities, project tracking and reporting, and monitoring of the Department of Developmental Services’ (Department) risk management initiatives and projects serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.research.net/r/ddsadmin You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered. Relative to the duty statement for this position, describe how your background, experience, education and/or training would make you an ideal candidate for this position. If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position. The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list. 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: Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite, Windows and related software; principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, supportive staff services, and governmental functions and organization; State personnel practices and transactions. Ability to: Demonstrate good judgment, work well under pressure and perform multiple tasks with accuracy and precision; maintain confidentiality and tact; work independently or with a group and meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments in order to meet Department goals and objectives; interact positively with staff at all levels and take effective action to complete assignments with accuracy, precision and neatness; prepare correspondence independently or with direction; communicate effectively. interpret and apply statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures; analyze data, develop alternatives and present ideas and information via effective communication; work in a collaborate manner in multi-disciplinary teams and develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with contractors, regional centers, Department staff, other state agencies, peers, the public and others.