Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.  If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please  Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.   

For this classification, applicants with disabilities may gain eligibility through the  Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), an alternative to the standard testing process.  Click here to open the examination bulletin. Applicants may choose to apply through either the Standard or LEAP process.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.  Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. 

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, incumbent will provide analytical support to the Safety and Enforcement Division’s (SED) Electric Safety and Reliability Branch (ESRB). The Staff Services Analyst (SSA) will perform the more sensitive, varied, and technical analytical assignments such as program evaluation and planning, database management, and essential administrative duties while assisting with research to support policy analysis and formulation, systems development, budget tracking, and the hiring process.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This advertisement is listed specifically for Sacramento (SF, SAC, LA) location.  All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

• San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 516141 
• Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 516149

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

Special Requirements

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

1. Describe your experience in managing, analyzing and maintinaing database.
2. Describe your experience in website management, including designing any webpage and posting information.
   
3. Describe your experience in report preparation. Your answer should include purpose of the report you prepared and the audience.
   

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see the  Work4CA guide.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position,  you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma . An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. 

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at 

Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.  Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678.  Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered. 

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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 managing, analyzing, and maintaining databases and spreadsheets containing sensitive data, as well as uploading reports onto websites and making other changes to website content.
• Experience with budget tracking and preparing quarterly budget reports.
• Experience assisting with the hiring process - scheduling interviews, gathering interview materials, and maintaining a hiring schedule.
• Excellent in analyzing performance metrics, generating monthly management reports.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to keep management apprised of the status of work assignments.
• Experience performing essential administrative duties such as scheduling meetings/conferences, arranging logistics and travel logistics, and updating websites.

Benefits

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.

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