Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Personnel Analyst provides more responsible, varied, and complex technical, analytical, and consultative services in the performance of job analysis studies and the review, evaluation, planning, and development of the California Energy Commission's (CEC) examination activities.

Independently plan, develop, and administer the CEC’s examinations to establish eligibility lists for hiring. Consult with management on testing needs and modify exam plans and workload appropriately. Assist in developing and implementing examination planning by analyzing, developing, and recommending changes to various selection tools and coordinating exam administration with CalHR, as necessary. Prepares or conducts some of the more complex, technical, and sensitive examinations. This includes conducting question development sessions with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to ensure conformance with critical class requirements. Create 511B documents with SMEs to utilize for minimum qualification (MQ) checks of candidates. Review applications for education and/or experience requirements. Process withholds from eligibility lists and responds to State Personnel Board (SPB) MQ appeals filed by candidates.

Create and update job analysis reports. Create/write statements for each classification studied, following procedures outlined by CalHR, SPB, and the Federal Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures. Conduct job analysis meetings with SMEs to obtain ratings. Facilitate meetings, keep participants focused, and ensure set timelines are met. Compile data for reports from surveys, SME meetings, and historical class spec information.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for these classifications can be found at  or  .

The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.

Hybrid and Telework Employees: Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be relocated to California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date.

Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at  .

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with office-based and remote-centered workers. Limited in-person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location

Special Requirements

You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:
1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the STD. 678.
2) The Job Control number 469832 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the STD. 678.
3) Request for Personnel Action Number 214-276 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.
4) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678. 5) Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired.

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:

1) Experience in recruitment activities, such as posting jobs on a variety of platforms, reviewing applications, and coordinating career fairs
2) Ability to understand and report on data and metrics to identify areas of improvement or areas of success related to initiatives, strategies, and recruitment
3) Experience in interpreting and applying personnel laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures
4) Demonstrated ability to think critically, research and interpret data, and analyze and solve complex problems to recommend an effective course of action
5) Ability to adapt to rapid changes in priorities and work assignments while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
6) Good understanding of organizational and time management skills, including techniques for prioritizing multiple projects to ensure completion by established deadlines 7) Service-oriented with the ability to act independently with flexibility and tact
8) Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly present complex information to meet the needs of the audience
9) Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships across all levels of staff
10) Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat

Benefits

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

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 - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – Include an SOQ that answers the questions below. Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with no smaller than 12-point font. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Visit  How to Write a Statement of Qualifications for instructions.
  1. Considering the desirable qualifications listed in the job announcement, what education and/or experience will help you succeed in this position?
  2. Describe your experience conducting job analysis studies or reviews, application evaluations, and developing examinations.
  3. Describe your specific experiences providing exceptional customer service to various audiences.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Second job, Remote job, Relocation,

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