Job Posting: HR Analyst

State Coastal Conservancy

JC-529750
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HR Analyst
ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/7/2026

Job Description and Duties

Love the California coast and have a background in HR?  This might be the job for you!

Under the general direction of Human Resource Manager, the incumbent performs a variety of analytical, administrative, technical, and secretarial tasks for the State Coastal Conservancy (Conservancy), including the Human Resources Unit. Incumbent will primarily perform analytical duties in all the major human resources functions including employee learning and development, training, performance management and personnel transactions, and represent the Conservancy in HR capacity. Work assignments include but are not limited to auditing employee personnel records to ensure compliance with the Records Retention Policy, applying State laws and departmental and control agency rules and regulations, and bargaining unit provisions pertaining to a variety of personnel transactions in the areas of personnel record keeping, certification, payroll, and personnel documents processing and related personnel transactions functions. Maintaining privacy, confidentiality, and security is of highest importance. 

To be considered for this Analyst II (will consider Analyst I) job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

Analyst II: 
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815


Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions 3% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

  • Position Headquarters (HQ) is in a high-rise building in Oakland, CA.
  • Office setting; Monday through Friday; prolonged periods of sitting.
  • Work on a computer up to 8 hours a day.
  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds with accommodation as needed.
  • Indoor work is common, although outdoor work may be necessary.
  • May require an employee to work in adversarial situations.
  • Multitask, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities in a cooperative manner.
  • Travel by car or plane, with overnight stays necessary on occasion as necessary.
  • Telework available per department and state guidelines
  • Maintain security, privacy, and confidentiality when working.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-529750
Position #(s):
536-100-5393-XXX
Working Title:
HR Analyst
Classification:
ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
ANALYST I
$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A
$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B
$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Coastal Conservancy is a state agency that undertakes and supports projects to protect, restore and enhance coastal resources, promote resilience to climate change impacts, and increase opportunities for the public to enjoy the coast. The Conservancy works along the entire length of California’s coast and within the watersheds of rivers and streams that extend inland from the coast. The Conservancy also works throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area and the entire Santa Ana River watershed. The Conservancy awards and oversees grants to local governments, other state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes, using various types of funding, including bond funds, federal funds, and mitigation fees. The Conservancy is a small agency of 81 dedicated, experienced employees who work collaboratively and creatively to achieve the Conservancy’s mission.

Special Requirements

Important Applications Instructions:

  • If you're new to the state application process, please visit 3 Steps to a State Job.
  • The State application (STD 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. The Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Please refer to the resource: Work for California Resource: State Application Checklist
  • A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see "Statement of Qualifications" section below for more information. Please refer to the resource: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications
  • Copy of diploma and/or transcripts (official/unofficial) required.
  • Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

Applications received without ALL of these required items listed above will not receive further consideration for this position. 

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: 9/7/2026

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 CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.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:

State Coastal Conservancy
HR Department
Attn: Inge Sorensen
1515 Clay Street, Floor 10
Oakland, CA 94612

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Coastal Conservancy
HR Department
Inge Sorensen
1515 Clay Street, Floor 10
Oakland, CA 94612
Monday-Thursday
08:00 AM - 04:00 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.CalCareers.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.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see "Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and Instructions," section below for more information. Please refer to the resource: 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:
  • Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with using Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, including Excel, Teams and Word.
  • Experience researching and analyzing complex situations and data, identifying potential solutions, and providing sound recommendations
  • Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, shifting deadlines and perform a variety of tasks efficiently and with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to interpret and accurately apply laws, rules, regulations and procedures as it relates to HR processes
  • Ability to exercise good judgment under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
  • Ability to work independently, take initiative, assume increasing responsibility, and streamline procedures

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://scc.ca.gov/about/about-us/
Human Resources Contact:
Cindy Chen
(510) 286-0552
cindy.chen@scc.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:
Helen Kang
(510) 286-4349
helen.kang@scc.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.

Statement of Qualifications

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NOTE: To be considered, applications must include an appropriate SOQ following the instructions below. Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in place of the required SOQ.

  • Applicant must answer the questions listed below in numerical order.
  • SOQ shall not exceed two (2) pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point font, and be in justified paragraph format.
  • The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications - (Your Full Name).”
  1. Please describe your professional experience and expertise in the following operational areas: coordinating training programs, managing and monitoring performance management processes. In your response, include specific examples that demonstrate your responsibilities, scope of work, and any tools or systems you have used.
  2. Please describe your experience with researching and analyzing complex information. What skills, tools, and resources did you use?

Additional Information

  • This advertisement will be used for this and other permanent and/or limited term vacancies that may occur at the State Coastal Conservancy during the life of the certification list.
  • If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks from the final file date, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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