ANALYST I

The California Department of Developmental Services is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Analyst I performs less complex analytical tasks and supports the Deputy Director in various operational and program activities, while maintaining confidentiality and resolving issues with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performs less complex analytical tasks and monitors and tracks projects, initiatives, and other assignments in support of the Deputy Director
• Assists the Deputy Director in a variety of operational and program activities
• Works with Division leadership and other staff, and external parties by relaying critical information, analyzing and following up to resolve outstanding issues

Skills

• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and build a broad understanding of the operations, programs, policies, and activities under the Deputy Director
• Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment
• This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States
• Some statewide travel may be required and may be overnight
• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length
• If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ's or you may not be considered for the position
• The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
• 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
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position
• Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, including management and support staff services such as budgeting, personnel, and management analysis
• Ability to: Apply global thinking to all issues
• Ability to: Learn and understand the Department's mission and programs
• Ability to: Develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with Department staff and managers, the public, and other governmental agency staff
• Ability to: Work with professional staff to coordinate projects, initiatives, and other assignments
• Ability to: Analyze situations accurately and take effective action
• Ability to: Communicate effectively
• Ability to: Reason logically and creatively
• Ability to: Analyze data and present ideas and information effectively
• Ability to: Review and edit written documents
• Ability to: Establish and maintain work and project priorities

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits
• Retirement benefits

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