To be considered for the job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.
Please note: A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin.
The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on these links:
Analyst II: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815
Analyst I: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4774
Statement of Qualifications
In a 1-2 page written narrative (i.e., essay format, no lists or bullets), please address the prompts below. Please address each prompt individually and clearly label (e.g., “Prompt 1”, “Prompt 2”) which prompt you are responding to in your submission.
Please note that failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications and/or failure to follow the specific instructions noted above may result in disqualification from the hiring process.
SOQ Prompt 1: Describe a work project you oversaw or played a key role in that you believe has best prepared you to be successful in this position. Please provide specific details about your role and responsibilities, the key tasks you completed, how you overcame any project challenges, and the measurable project outcomes or results achieved.
SOQ Prompt 2: Describe a time when you collaborated with colleagues to address a challenge at work (e.g., a workflow deficiency, a project issue, etc.). In your response, explain how you shared information, coordinated efforts, and contributed to identifying or recommending a solution.
SOQ Prompt 3: Describe your experience coordinating a large-scale or recurring process that required engaging multiple stakeholders (e.g., audit, inventory, compliance effort, or similar initiative). In your response, explain how you managed outreach, kept participants on track, and ensured accurate and timely completion.
Important Information: Applicants are prohibited from using unauthorized materials or technology (e.g., internet search engines such as Google), or artificial intelligence software (e.g., ChatGPT, Jobscan, Kick resume, etc.) that might serve to aid them in the application package.
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there's no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
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.
