Job Description and Duties Possess excellent attention to detail? Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a diverse and collaborative work environment, you are strongly encouraged to apply to be an instrumental member of our team! You will be responsible for monitoring and documenting position changes, auditing and evaluating the State Controller's Office (SCO) Position Roster on a monthly basis, coordinating and documenting position and organization changes due to reorganizations. Under supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, incumbent acts as a staff resource performing position control functions utilizing SAP, State Controller's Office (SCO) applications, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat. Within a team environment, provides consultation to department staff for reorganizations, establishing, reclassifying, maintaining the department's vacant and filled positions allocated to the department, completes a variety of complex analytical and technical work in support of administering the Department's payroll and benefits services program and special projects. Participates in analytical studies, gathers and analyze data; consults with a variety of departmental employees and other to give and receive information; prepare reports and make recommendations on procedures, policies and program alternatives. Telework 1-2 days a week may be an option in the near future.
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Special Requirements Valid California driver's license as travel may be required to attend meetings, conferences, and training.
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:
Knowledge of and experience performing position control activities, Knowledge of and experience performing personnel and payroll activities; Knowledge and experience with SAP and SCO systems; Knowledge and experience with State and Control Agencies' laws, rules and procedures; Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal and written communication skills; Experience in providing consultation services; Ability to analyze and collect data, identify problems, and make recommendations. Detailed knowledge of Human Resources rules and regulations, departmental policies and procedures, and other HR related statues, laws, rules, regulations, and legislation related to personnel, payroll, and benefit programs. Experience as a lead person or trainer, guiding and mentoring lower level staff. Experience developing or revising training materials and writing policies, procedures, and various announcements. Knowledge and experience with SAP, ACAS, HR Connect, MyCalPERS, and SCO systems. Knowledge and experience performing data analysis and audits. Knowledge and experience administering and managing difficult projects. Maintain a positive and professional work environment. Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities. Demonstrated sense of initiative and effective time management skills to produce quality and timely results. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and work well under pressure. Creative and resourceful problem solver. Ability to provide quality, timely, and tactful customer service, communicate effectively, and maintain cooperative relationships, be a creative and resourceful problem solver, excellent attention to detail, Dependable, punctual,
High degree of knowledge and proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Sharepoint, etc.
Benefits Our headquarters located at 7 th & P Street in downtown Sacramento is the newest high rise tower that features sustainable construction, plenty of natural lighting and functionally-designed work spaces including sit-stand work stations. Our LEED Platinum headquarters has a full service cafe, an onsite free fitness center, indoor bicycle storage, and is walking distance to nearby restaurants. Visit our Natural Resources Agency website for more exciting information: .
In addition to state-of-the-art amenities, we offer an award-winning employee recognition program, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and new daycare facilities are in the making. We're also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we'll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!
DWR offers a competitive pay schedule and work-life balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee's bargaining unit and conditions of employment.
For the latest information on the benefits offered by the State of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR .
Special Instructions To be considered in joining our team, please ensure you submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume, and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
The SOQ must be typed in Arial 12-point font using standard margins and no more than two pages in length. Please ensure your SOQ narrative directly addresses what is being asked in an essay format. Now that you have read the duty statement and the "Desirable Qualifications" for these positions thoroughly:
Describe your knowledge, training, and experience as it related to various human resource management systems (e.g. SAP, State Controller's Office (SCO) Legacy Payroll, Position Control) and Microsoft Office Suite. Describe/explain how your knowledge, training, and experience specifically relate to the duties and desirable qualifications of this position. A resume or cover letter does not substitute for the SOQ. Incomplete applications, missing resumes, and/or without the SOQ or those that do not address what is being requested may not be considered.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please reference SAP Position # ******** and Job Control # 431357 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.
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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 required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications - 2-page maximum, typed document in Arial 12 pt. font. See Special Instructions for additional details.
