Compliance Analyst

Job Description and Duties The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Compliance Analyst) will be directed by the Staff Services Manager I (HR Transactions Manager) in Human Resources/Personnel at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
• Develops instruments to evaluate, monitor, and track new and existing pay differentials, pay stipends, and pay allowances.
• Works closely with Payroll Transactions staff to verify/determine eligibility for pay differentials, pay stipends, and pay allowances.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements payroll projects and audits.
• Provides recommendations for compliance assessment and process improvement to Human Resources management based on audit findings.
• Develops reports by utilizing the Management Information Retrieval System (MIRS) to illustrate employee data related to current and historical SCO data that includes, but is not limited to, payroll, pay differentials, benefits, retirements, separations, appointments and leave accounting.
• Coordinates, tracks, and completes internal and external requests for employment (A01) verification in a timely manner. In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to this classification at  Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam Bulletin , OR
2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR
3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.
*Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview.  Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts and/or out of class paperwork . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  State experience applied toward the "General Experience" pattern must include at least one year in a class at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of the promotional class. Experience applicable to one of the following patterns may be combined on a proportional basis with experience applicable to the other patterns to meet the total experience requirements, provided that the combined qualifying experience totals at least 30 months. Education may not be used to reduce this 30-month limit. Education: The following education is required when general experience is used to qualify at any level: equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.) AND Either I Experience: One year of experience performing the duties of a Staff Services Analyst, Range C. or  OR II Experience: Three years of professional analytical experience performing duties in one or a combination of the following or closely related areas: budgeting, management analysis, personnel, planning, program evaluation, or policy analysis. Promotional candidates who are within six months of satisfying the experience requirement for this class will be admitted to the examination, but they must fully meet the experience requirement before being eligible for appointment. (One year of graduate work in public or business administration, industrial relations, psychology, law, political science, or a related field may be substituted for six months of the required nonsupervisory experience.)
*If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list.
Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:  DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions This position is not located within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Special Requirements Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts,  that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please note: foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company.
Benefits There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package including:
•Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
•Paid Holidays and leave
•Defined benefit retirement program
•Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
•Commute Program
•Employee Wellness Program
•Employee Assistance Program
Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Additional Application Requirements All interested candidates must submit a Standard State Application Form (STD. 678), with original signature, and indicate AGPA (HR Compliance Analyst) AND ******** AND JC#432357in the Examination/Job Title Section .  Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts, that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please note: foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company.
*Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted. Scanned, copied or faxed applications will not be accepted.
*Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment. 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. Other - Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your unofficial college transcripts,  that include date degree conferred, if applicable, along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Higher degrees cannot be accepted without evidence of the lower degree that leads to it. Please note: foreign transcripts must include a verification for US equivalency through an independent company. Please redact birthdate and social security number from degree/transcripts.
Other - If using Out of Class (OOC) experience to meet minimum qualifications, you  MUST  provide a copy of the approved OOC Completion Memorandum certifying your OOC experience. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the OOC experience not being applied towards meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification. If you are not basing your eligibility on Out of Class experience, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).