Examination Analyst (Analyst II)

Job Description and Duties Under direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II prepares and administers Headquarters and the Developmental Centers civil service examinations, job analyses and maintains the integrity of the delegated testing program administered by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Duties are performed following civil service merit principles in accordance with established office procedures and policies, the California Code of Regulations, and State Personnel Board laws and rules. Incumbent routinely works with sensitive and confidential selection information and/or exam materials and is expected to maintain privacy and confidentiality of exams documents and selection topics at all times. 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. Please review the duty statement and provide a detailed narrative on your training, education, and experience conducting examinations from start to finish including developing, reviewing, and editing examination documents. 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: Principles and practices of public personnel management; exam administration principle used in analyzing and describing positions; government code pertaining to civil service examinations and candidate selection; techniques of employee recruitment principles, practices, and trends; public administration. Ability to: Demonstrate good judgment, work well under pressure, and perform multiple tasks with accuracy and precision. Research, interpret and apply laws, rules, practices and principles governing the State's personnel management practices. Maintain confidentiality and tact. Work independently and meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments. Interact positively with staff at all levels and demonstrate a willingness to take extra steps to promote quality service. Provide excellent customer service by reporting to work on time and being available to customers and staff during normal work hours. Follow directions, evaluate situations accurately and take effective action and complete assignments with accuracy, precision and neatness. Perform research in various personnel fields; interpret and apply laws, rules, standards, and procedures; analyze and solve difficult technical personnel problems; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively. assume and demonstrate independent responsibility for decisions and actions having broad implications on various aspects of personnel management.