Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a standard application (STD. 678). In the
‘Examinations’ section of the STD. 678, you must indicate your appointment eligibility (list, transfer,
permissive reinstatement, etc.) and reference the Position number and Job Control (JC) number. A
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. The SOQ must: be in 12 pt. Arial font;
have 1” margins; be limited to no more than two (2) single-sided pages; be in narrative form (no
bullet points); and detail your interest in the Department of Social Services and how your
education and experience qualifies you for the position. Applicants are encouraged to provide
unofficial transcripts. Only complete applications that include a SOQ will be reviewed and only the
most qualified candidates will be interviewed. Annotation or reference to other materials such as
resumes or applications will not be considered and will not substitute for the SOQ. College
Transcripts or Degree, if required, are needed to show minimum qualifications are met.
You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.
If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
