STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

State of California•Santa Ana, CA

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

Working under the supervision of a Staff Services Manager I, the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) will be the timekeeping and transactions analyst, and preemployment and Return to Work (RTW) Drug Testing Coordinator. Duties and responsibilities require in-depth research, independent judgment, effective teamwork, discretion, and the ability to interpret data to uniformly apply policies and procedures in a multitude of varying situations. Incumbent will be required to be familiar with the bargaining unit contracts especially as related to timekeeping and leave policies. Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality, initiative, and accuracy under strict deadlines in accordance with District, Department, State and Federal laws policies procedures, rules and guidelines. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. PARF# 12-6-152 / JC-499502 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the STAFF SERVICES ANALYST exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality, initiative, and accuracy under strict deadlines in accordance with District, Department, State and Federal laws policies procedures, rules and guidelines.
A valid California driver's license is required.
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.
Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to prepare summarized or detailed written correspondence, in a clear and logical manner.
Knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, punctuation, and math is required.
Must use good work habits such as punctuality, accuracy, and dependability.
Must have the ability to perform professionally, follow oral and written directions, evaluate situations accurately, and take effective action.
Must be able to work successfully both independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Must be able to carry out assignments expeditiously,completely and with an optimistic approach.
Must collect, categorize, maintain, and summarize information.
Must be capable of creative, logical thinking and open to new or different ideas and opinions with an emphasis on customer service.
Must have knowledge of modern business practices and common office equipment.
Must be proficient in the use of personal computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be proficient in research techniques and accessing information from computer applications such as the Internet, departmental intranet, existing spreadsheets and other departmental resources.
Must have knowledge of, and adhere to, the rules and regulations regarding timekeeping practices as outlined by the Department of Human Resources and applicable Bargaining Unit Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).

Responsibilities

timekeeping and transactions analyst
preemployment and Return to Work (RTW) Drug Testing Coordinator
in-depth research
interpret data to uniformly apply policies and procedures
familiar with the bargaining unit contracts especially as related to timekeeping and leave policies
maintain a high level of confidentiality, initiative, and accuracy under strict deadlines in accordance with District, Department, State and Federal laws policies procedures, rules and guidelines

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