Department of Social Services
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
The SSA/APA/AGPA performs average to difficult analytical functions to support the Departments hiring efforts. Duties include reviewing candidate applications to assess reachability and minimum qualifications, addressing detected deficiencies though interaction with the candidate including the temporary withhold process, creating a defendable justification to support eligibility determinations and responding to State Personnel Board appeals. Utilize the Examination and Certification Online System (ECOS) to facilitate the hiring process to recruit high quality candidates and ensure the civil service merit system is upheld.
The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details.
Need help understanding the examination and hiring process? Do you have a question about CDSS? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email protected]. Please include the job classification and job control number in the subject line.
This is a re-advertisement, if you have previously applied for this position there is no need to reapply.You will find additional information about the job in the .
This position is eligible for a telework/hybrid shedule in accordance with CDSS's Telework Policy.
This work location is very convenient! The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.
Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.
All interested applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications that is typed, no more then two (2) pages, Ariel 12 font, answering the following questions below:
Failure to provide this information will result in removal from consideration.
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.
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:
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.
Transportation Reimbursement of 75% is available to eligible employees, reimbursement is not to exceed $100, and employee must provide proof of transportation pass payment.
Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.
Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Social Services must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.
To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:
If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Social Services, please contact the Examination Unit at [email protected] .
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:
(SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.
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