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Job Description and Duties

It is important to read this advertisement in its entirety. You are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this position. The SOQ instructions and required statements are at the bottom of this posting. Applications received without an SOQ or with an SOQ that does not comply with the instructions will be disqualified.

Under the direction of the Human Resources Supervisor (Supervisor I), the Analyst II works independently and as a member of other HR professionals, who provide personnel consultation to staff and management at the Office of Tax Appeals and performs a wide array of personnel assignments as identified below.

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Working Conditions

• Requires frequent contact with OTA management and employees.
• Requires mobility to various areas of the Department’s work locations.
• Travel may be required within the State of California to attend meetings, training classes, seminars and forums.
• Travel may be by train, plane and/or automobile.
• The duties of this position are equipped with standard ergonomic office equipment, as appropriate. 
• Will be required to attend meetings or training classes either virtually (Zoom; TEAMS) or in-person.

Special Requirements

**Application cut off dates when sets of applications are reviewed: 05/07/2026, 05/21/2026, 06/04/2026

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following when submitting a current hardcopy or through CalCareers State application:

• Training and Development (T&D) assignments will also be considered. If you would like to be considered for T&D please indicate it along with the JC #515590 in the Examination or Job Title section of the State application (STD. 678).
• Proof of Education is required if being utilized to meet minimum qualifications. 

• Statement of Qualifications:
  • The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as a narrative discussion to illustrate how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills have prepared you for this position.  
  • The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present a written response to the following questions, both clearly and concisely.  
  • The written response should be typed and no more than two (2) pages in length, single spaced, and 12 Arial point font.
  • Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs.
  • Applicants who do not address the SOQ questions will not be screened.  

Please answer the following in the SOQ:

1. Describe your human resources experience, citing clear examples of the disciplines (classification and pay, position control, EEO programs, etc.) you have worked.
2. Explain why you would be the ideal candidate for this vacancy given your understanding of the position.

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through Calcareers.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed application will not be accepted.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

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:

• Experience working in an analytical capacity within a human resources environment.
• Ability to interpret and accurately apply laws, rules, standards and procedures.
• Ability with effective time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Self-starter and possess the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience in classification and compensation.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to rapid changes in priorities and work assignments while maintaining excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently to effectively manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff.

Benefits

For information regarding available employee benefits, please visit the California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary page on the California Department of Human Resources' website at:  California Employee Benefits Summary

Application Information

• Please do not include personal information on your application, resume or Statement of Qualifications (social security number, date of birth, marital status, etc.)

• In the "Employment History" section of the application, you must list your current employment history by providing the "to" and "from" dates with month, day and year, the hours per week that worked, which should be a whole number (not a range) and the total worked (years/months).

• Applicants must complete the duties performed section on the application. Applications with "see resume" shall not be considered. Applications received without all information completed will be considered incomplete and will not be screened for the interview process.

• A completed Employment Application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (i.e., unofficial transcripts, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (certification list, transfer, reinstatement, State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) and/Surplus eligibility) in the "Explanations" section located on the first page of your STD. 678.

• Remove and do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed STD. 678. This page is for examination use only.

• 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.

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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required, please review SOQ questions under "Special Requirements". The SOQ serves as a narrative discussion to illustrate how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills have prepared you for this position. The SOQ also serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present a written response to the following question(s), both clearly and concisely.

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