Job Description and Duties

It is important to read this advertisement in its entirety. You are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this position. The SOQ instructions and required statements are at the bottom of this posting. Applications received without an SOQ or with an SOQ that does not comply with the instructions will be disqualified.

Under the general direction of the Human Resources Manager (Staff Services Manager I), the Associate Personnel Analyst (APA) works independently and as a member of the Human Resources team professionals, provides personnel consultation to staff and management at the Office of Tax Appeals and performs a wide array of personnel assignments involving classification and pay, position control, examinations, and performance management.

Looking for a State Job? - Review the 3 Steps To A State Job webpage and be sure to complete the exam/assessment and state application before applying for this position.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST
• ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-429271

Position #(s):

292-200-5142-002

Working Title:

Human Resources Analyst

Classification:

ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST

$5,684.00 - $7,329.00

Shall Consider:

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5,684.00 - $7,329.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

App Drop Off

Work Shift:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work Week:

Monday

• Friday

Department Information

BUILD A DEPARTMENT…BUILD YOUR FUTURE!! Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you like a challenge? Do you set standards for yourself and enjoy working in a fast-paced, evolving organization with great potential for personal development? The Office of Tax Appeals is looking for a person like you who will join our team and influence the organization's culture for years to come.

Come join our team, apply today!

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• JC 429271 in the "Examination or Job Title" section of the state application (STD. 678), when submitting a hard copy application.

• Resume is required and must be included.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. This SOQ serves as a narrative discussion to illustrate how the candidate's education, training, experience and skills have prepared you for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to provide a written response to the following questions, both clearly and concisely. The written response should be typed and no more than two (2) pages in length, single spaced and with a font size not smaller than 11 points.

SOQ's that do not address the following questions will not be screened.

• Describe your human resources experience, citing clear examples of the disciplines (classification and pay, examinations, position control, EEO programs, etc.) you have worked.

• Explain why you would be the ideal candidate for this vacancy given your understanding of the position.

Applicants who do not submit a SOQ will not be considered for the screening and interview process.

Electronic submittal of applicants and attachments through calcareers.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Additional hires may be made from this job bulletin, if additional positions become available.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/10/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Office of Tax Appeals

Attn: Bailey Jorgeson

• JC 429271

P.O. Box 989880

West Sacramento, CA 95798-9880

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Office of Tax Appeals

Bailey Jorgeson

• JC 429271

400 R Street

Suite 360

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. This SOQ serves as a narrative discussion to illustrate how the candidate's education, training, experience and skills have prepared you for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to provide a written response to the following questions, both clearly and concisely. The written response should be typed and no more than two (2) pages in length, single spaced and with a font size not smaller than 11 points.

SOQ's that do not address the following questions will not be screened.

1.Describe your human resources experience, citing clear examples of the disciplines (classification and pay, examinations, position control, EEO programs, etc.) you have worked.

2.Explain why you would be the ideal candidate for this vacancy given your understanding of the position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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 working in an analytical capacity within a human resources environment.

• Ability to interpret and accurately apply laws, rules, standards and procedures.

• Ability with effective time management and multi-tasking skills.

• Self-starter and possess the ability to work collaboratively in a team.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Experience in classification, compensation, and examinations.

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to rapid changes in priorities and work assignments while maintaining excellent customer service.

• Ability to work independently to effectively manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff.

Benefits

For information regarding available employee benefits, please visit the California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary page on the California Departmentof Human Resources' website at: California Employee Benefits Summary

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:

Bailey Jorgeson

(916) 620-2857

bailey.jorgeson@ota.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Jeanna Wimberly

(916) 282-3200

jeanna.wimberly@ota.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Rubena Khan

(916) 282-1434

rubena.khan@ota.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Application Information

• Please do not include personal information on your application, resume or Statement of Qualifications (social security number, date of birth, marital status, etc.)

• In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the "to" and "from" dates with month, day and year, the hours per week that worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the total worked (years/months).

• Applicants must complete the duties performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" is not acceptable. Application received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be screened for the interview process.

• A completed Employment Application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (i.e., unofficial transcripts, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (certification list, transfer, reinstatement, State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) and/Surplus eligibility) in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your STD. 678.

• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed STD. 678. This page is for examination use only.

AGPA Exam Information

Office of Tax Appeals will utilize the Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam for this vacancy.

For exam information regarding the Associate Governmental Program Analyst, please click on this link: Associate Governmental Program Analyst

You must also meet the minimum qualifications of the Associate Personnel Analyst classification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.