Job Description

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Are you passionate about streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency? Do you enjoy transforming complex workflows into clear, actionable procedures or resources? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to join our collaborative and dynamic team!

AGPA:
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Policy and Procedures Lead Analyst is responsible for the more complex analytical work in the Payroll Serves Group. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the more complex procedural and training resources for various personnel transactions, primarily focused on payroll specialist and attendance clerk roles. Incumbent serves as the business analyst lead for process improvement, change management, communication, and training needs for the Payroll Services Group (PSG). Identifies opportunities for process improvements and gathers feedback through routine surveys. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and may act as lead in complex special projects of related to payroll and benefit services.

SSA:
Under the supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the Policy and Procedures Analyst is responsible for the less complex analytical work in the Payroll Services Group. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining complex procedural and training resources for various personnel transactions, primarily focused on payroll specialist and attendance clerk roles. Incumbent serves as the business analyst for process improvement, change management, communication, and training needs for the Payroll Services Group (PSG). Identifies opportunities for process improvements and gathers feedback through routine surveys. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and may assist in special projects of related to payroll and benefit services.

Position exists at 751 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

The position is located in the heart of downtown Sacramento within walking distance to light rail, farmer's market during the summer months, the Golden 1 Center, the California State Capitol, historical Old Sacramento and a variety of retailers, restaurants, and food trucks. Electric bike and scooter rentals and commuter bus access are readily available.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Office atmosphere

Subject to hybrid schedule (office and telework)

Special Requirements

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at .

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

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

For more information about the State hiring process,  click here . To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job,  click here .

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:

Processing payroll, benefits, and/or timekeeping
Reviewing, editing, and drafting procedures, forms, reports, and memos
Administering training or facilitating presentations
Collaborating with cross-functional teams
Ability to thrive in a high workload or fast-paced environment

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website,  , and the CalPERS website,  .

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter.

The SOQ must be typed, no less than 12-point font, and must include a response to both statements below, including specific examples.

1. Describe a time that you were required to independently identify and research a problem and include the following: What information did you research? How did you collect and analyze data? What were your recommended solutions?
2. Describe your qualifications and experience in facilitating presentations and include the following points: types of audiences you have presented to, purpose of presentations, and methods used to create presentations.

Resumes and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to both statements above may not receive further consideration in the hiring process.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

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