California Department of Developmental Services
ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST
California Department of Developmental Services, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
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Job Description And Duties The Associate Personnel Analyst (APA) serves as the Classification and Pay (C&P) Analyst performing the more varied complex technical personnel management work in the areas of classification and pay and recruitment. The APA interprets and explains civil service law, rules, and procedures; provides guidance on the recruitment and application review; performs research in specific areas of public personnel management; represents the Department of Developmental Services (Department) at meetings, conferences, and career fairs. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave. You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement . Working Conditions
Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. Incumbent must live and work in California. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Work is performed in an opened spaced, partitioned office environment. Occasional statewide travel to developmental centers and training locations, less than 10 percent, may be required. Position Details
Job Code : JC-495425 Position #(s) : 472-521-5142-XXX Working Title : Associate Personnel Analyst Classification : ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST Salary : $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Shall Consider : STAFF SERVICES ANALYST $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C Number of Positions : 1 Work Location : Sacramento County Telework : Hybrid Job Type : Permanent, Full Time Facility : Department of Developmental Services Department Information
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The DDS is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some building amenities include: first floor retail space, café, outdoor seating, employee fitness center, plaza area with kitchenette, and lactation rooms. Special Requirements
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. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered. Describe your experience within the Classification and Pay area of Human Resources. Share an experience where you explained complex personnel or human resources-related information to staff or management who were unfamiliar with the topic. What was the situation, how did you ensure understanding, and what resources did you utilize to support your explanation? If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation to verify meeting the MQs, or you may not be considered. The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/24/2025. Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Applications may be submitted electronically through CalCareers. If submitting a hard copy, include a completed copy of the application package listing. Address for Mailing or Drop-Off Applications: Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters, 1215 O Street, MS 10-40, Sacramento, CA 95814. Hours: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM. Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or Electronic State Employment Application). Include all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is optional. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. See Special Requirements above. Equity and accommodations: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of:
Computers, copy and fax machines; technical aspects of personnel management, effective communication; good judgment when interacting with the public and professional staff; good computer skills. Principles and practices of public personnel management; classification and pay principle used in analyzing and describing positions, establishing proper salary levels, and conducting classification and pay surveys; techniques of employee recruitment; employee relations and performance evaluation; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, and organization and management. Ability to:
Demonstrate good judgment, work well under pressure, and perform multiple tasks with accuracy and precision. Maintain confidentiality and tact. Work independently and meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments. Interact positively with staff at all levels and demonstrate a willingness to take extra steps to promote quality service. Provide excellent customer service by reporting to work on time and being available to customers and staff, during normal work hours. Operate various office machines; follow directions, evaluate situations accurately and take effective action and complete assignments with accuracy, precision, and neatness. Perform research in various personnel fields; interpret and apply laws, rules, standards, and procedures; develop and administer training programs; analyze and solve difficult technical personnel problems; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; assume and demonstrate independent responsibility for decisions and actions having broad implications on various aspects of personnel management. Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. For more information, visit CalHR and CalPERS benefit summaries linked in the posting. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. It is a drug-free workplace. Seniority level
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Full-time Job function
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California Department of Developmental Services . Get details about the role, pay range, and duties below. Base pay range
Job Description And Duties The Associate Personnel Analyst (APA) serves as the Classification and Pay (C&P) Analyst performing the more varied complex technical personnel management work in the areas of classification and pay and recruitment. The APA interprets and explains civil service law, rules, and procedures; provides guidance on the recruitment and application review; performs research in specific areas of public personnel management; represents the Department of Developmental Services (Department) at meetings, conferences, and career fairs. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave. You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement . Working Conditions
Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. Incumbent must live and work in California. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Work is performed in an opened spaced, partitioned office environment. Occasional statewide travel to developmental centers and training locations, less than 10 percent, may be required. Position Details
Job Code : JC-495425 Position #(s) : 472-521-5142-XXX Working Title : Associate Personnel Analyst Classification : ASSOCIATE PERSONNEL ANALYST Salary : $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Shall Consider : STAFF SERVICES ANALYST $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C Number of Positions : 1 Work Location : Sacramento County Telework : Hybrid Job Type : Permanent, Full Time Facility : Department of Developmental Services Department Information
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The DDS is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some building amenities include: first floor retail space, café, outdoor seating, employee fitness center, plaza area with kitchenette, and lactation rooms. Special Requirements
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. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered. Describe your experience within the Classification and Pay area of Human Resources. Share an experience where you explained complex personnel or human resources-related information to staff or management who were unfamiliar with the topic. What was the situation, how did you ensure understanding, and what resources did you utilize to support your explanation? If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation to verify meeting the MQs, or you may not be considered. The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 10/24/2025. Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Applications may be submitted electronically through CalCareers. If submitting a hard copy, include a completed copy of the application package listing. Address for Mailing or Drop-Off Applications: Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters, 1215 O Street, MS 10-40, Sacramento, CA 95814. Hours: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM. Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or Electronic State Employment Application). Include all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is optional. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. See Special Requirements above. Equity and accommodations: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of:
Computers, copy and fax machines; technical aspects of personnel management, effective communication; good judgment when interacting with the public and professional staff; good computer skills. Principles and practices of public personnel management; classification and pay principle used in analyzing and describing positions, establishing proper salary levels, and conducting classification and pay surveys; techniques of employee recruitment; employee relations and performance evaluation; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, and organization and management. Ability to:
Demonstrate good judgment, work well under pressure, and perform multiple tasks with accuracy and precision. Maintain confidentiality and tact. Work independently and meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments. Interact positively with staff at all levels and demonstrate a willingness to take extra steps to promote quality service. Provide excellent customer service by reporting to work on time and being available to customers and staff, during normal work hours. Operate various office machines; follow directions, evaluate situations accurately and take effective action and complete assignments with accuracy, precision, and neatness. Perform research in various personnel fields; interpret and apply laws, rules, standards, and procedures; develop and administer training programs; analyze and solve difficult technical personnel problems; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; assume and demonstrate independent responsibility for decisions and actions having broad implications on various aspects of personnel management. Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. For more information, visit CalHR and CalPERS benefit summaries linked in the posting. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. It is a drug-free workplace. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Human Resources Industries
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