ANALYST I

The California Department of Social Services is dedicated to serving and supporting the people of California experiencing need. The Analyst I role involves performing analytical functions to support the Department's hiring efforts, including reviewing candidate applications and utilizing the Examination and Certification Online System to facilitate the hiring process. Responsibilities Perform average to difficult analytical functions to support the Department's hiring efforts Reviewing candidate applications to assess reachability and minimum qualifications Addressing detected deficiencies through interaction with the candidate, including a temporary withhold process Creating a defendable justification to support eligible determinations Responding to State Personnel Board appeals Utilize the Examination and Certification Online System (ECOS) to facilitate the hiring process to recruit high-quality candidates and ensure the civil service merit system is up Skills A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678) If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire Describe your experience in reviewing or analyzing requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs) Describe a time when you had to interpret and apply a specific law, policy, or regulation in your work What steps did you take to ensure accuracy and compliance? 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 Company Overview California Department of Social Services funds several programs that assist underprivileged and vulnerable children and adults. It was founded in 1903, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is