November 19, 2024

California Correctional Institution

FULL TIME

STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

**Individuals who are eligible for a training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position (s).

This advertisement is for a Staff Service Analyst position located at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, Ca. Located in Kern County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 054-261-5157-813

**CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

** Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

The Field Return-to-Work Coordinator (RTWC) works collaboratively with statewide stakeholders to assist with non-industrial disability, Workers' Compensation (WC), and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). The position requires a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with employees and the public both verbally and in writing, and interpret and apply laws, regulations, and departmental policy. The RTWC is required to develop and maintain knowledge and skills related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment, completes assignments in a timely and efficient manner, and adheres to all departmental policies and procedures unique to the correctional setting.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

California Correctional Institution is located in the Tehachapi Mountains approximately 325 miles south of Sacramento and approximately 120 miles north of Los Angeles.
CCI is a Multi-level, Sensitive Needs Yard, facility consisting of three (3) facilities, encompassed within a campus style layout with varied terrain. Work in this location may require exposure to varied temperatures dependent upon the season.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-457446

Position #(s):

054-261-5157-813

Working Title:

Staff Services Analyst (SSA) - Return to Work

Classification:

STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

$3,749.00 - $4,698.00 A

$4,059.00 - $5,081.00 B

$4,868.00 - $6,093.00 C

Shall Consider:

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Kern County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

** The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

** CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

** Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job on the State application (STD. 678) form.
Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIRFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 12/4/2024 Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at www.Cal Careers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Correctional Institution

Postal

Attn: Attn: Hiring and Recruitment JC-457446

P.O. Box 1031

Tehachapi, CA 93581

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Correctional Institution

Drop-Off

Administration Building, 2nd Floor, Room 260

24900 Hwy 202

Tehachapi, CA 93561

08:30 AM - 03:30 PM

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 www.Cal Careers.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.
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Other - Performance Evaluations
Applicants must submit a copy of their most recent performance evaluation. Must be dated within the past 12 months. If not available, please indicate in a letter/memo and attach instead.
Statement of Qualifications - SOQ
Each applicant for this posting must complete and submit their responses to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications received without responses to the supplemental items will be rejected. Please see the section titled Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) below for details.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the 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, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, and supportive staff services such as budgeting, personnel, and management analysis; and governmental functions and organization.
Ability to: Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; and gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work.

Benefits

Food Trucks Vary Daily.
Van/Carpools may be available.
15-minute commute from Tehachapi City, 1 hour 15 minute commute from Lancaster/Palmdale and 1 hour commute from Bakersfield.
Median home purchase price in Tehachapi is $442,250.
Centrally located for destination/vacation spots: 4 hours to Las Vegas, 2 hours to Los Angeles, 5 to San Diego, 3 hours to the Central Coast and 2.25 hours to Wine Country in Paso Robles.

** Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (Cal HR) website, https://www.calhr.ca.gov, and the Cal PERS website, http://www.calpers.ca.gov.
** Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the Cal HR Salary and Benefits website at http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.
** Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the Cal HR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performancemanagement-merit-system-principles.aspx
**This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:
Kassidy Bolton
(661) 822-4402 ext: 4235
kassidy.bolton@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Emily Abrams
(661) 822-4402 ext: 4222
emily.abrams@cdcr.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Rhonda Amis
(661) 822-4402 ext: 4536
rhonda.amis@cdcr.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

A completed State Application (Std. 678) and all accompanying documents must be submitted for the position the candidate is applying for.
A completed application includes the position title, position number, and your eligibility in the Job Title line. Candidates who do not submit all the required documents (incomplete application packages) will be eliminated from the selection process.
Applicants should NOT submit the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) page nor the Instructions page (pages 5-6) of the state application (Std. 678).
This advertisement may be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future permanent/full-time vacancies that may occur. Limited Term recruitments may be extended up to 12 months for a total of 24-month period or become permanent.
All methods of appointments may be considered.

Candidates New to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department testing on an annual basis thereafter.
All State exams and/or exam information are available on the Cal Careers website at www.jobs.ca.gov. If during your search criteria no matching exams are found, does mean the exam is not available at this time and you will need to apply when the exam is available.
*DEPARTMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CONTACT ALL CANDIDATES WITH LIST ELIGIBILITY; THEREFORE, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEARCH FOR VACANCIES THEY MAY BE ELIGIBILE FOR AND APPLY.*

College Transcripts and Statement Of Qualifications

Applicants must submit a copy of their college transcripts (official or unofficial) with application if qualifying based on education. Applicant will be required to provide official college transcript upon hire.

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of a SOQ.
Instructions: No more than two pages with one-inch margins, 12 Arial font. Number and respond to each question in the order they appear in this vacancy announcement. Failure to follow the requirements will result in your application not being considered.

1. Referring to the information listed in the duty statement, what is one specific strength/skill you have that makes you perfect for this position?

2. Describe a time when you were overwhelmed with your workload. Describe the circumstances and how did you respond.

3. Describe experience with establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers, employees and the public?

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.