Staff Personnel Analyst (Merced Only)

Under general direction, plans, organizes, supervises and participates in the personnel and payroll services for the agency; directs and coordinates agency recruitment and selection activities with both County personnel and Merit System Services; advises agency management regarding matters related to personnel and payroll; and performs other related work as required. This is a single position classification. Job incumbents are experienced personnel analysts capable of independently planning, coordinating and overseeing personnel and payroll functions of the agency.

The assignment requires thorough knowledge of public personnel principles and practices including recruitment, selection, classification and employer-employee relations. Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: In consultation with County Personnel and Merit Systems Services, consults with agency management and employees regarding personnel and payroll matters. Plans, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff responsible for personnel and payroll transactions.

Recommends selection and discipline of assigned staff, trains staff in work procedures, plans, directs and participates in agency recruitment activities including determination of specific recruiting needs and development of recruitment plans. Assists in the preparation of job announcements and advertising, reviews or assist in the development of selection methods and materials and oversees the selection of screening panel and/or qualifications appraisal panel members.

Interprets, applies and explains related laws, rules, and regulations and contract provisions, prepares policy and procedures documents for management consideration and may review current training materials for adequacy, relevancy and accuracy. Knowledge of: Principles, methods and problems of public administration, organization and management. Current social, political, economic, and scientific developments and trends.

Principles and practices of public sector personnel management, recruitment and selection in a pubic agency and employer-employee relations in a public agency. Applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and case law. Research techniques, data collection and statistical analysis. General public and business administration practices. Modern office practices and procedures and effective interviewing practices. Basic computer operation and utilization of standard office support software.

Functions of a social services agency and principles of supervision and staff development. Ability to: Develop, direct and implement a comprehensive agency personnel and payroll program. Plan and supervise the work of technical and office support staff. Train staff in work procedures and provide for their career development. Perform a variety of analytical work, administrative support assignments, and personnel program development and implementation.

Develop, negotiate and monitor grants and contracts. Gather, organize, analyze and present a variety of information and data focused on identifying and displaying program alternatives. Read, interpret and explain operating procedures and regulations. Reason logically and prepare comprehensive, concise reports. Assist in the development and implementation of new policy and procedures. Identify training needs and development training resources.

Establish/maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work. Work independently and accept increasing responsibility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment. Perform personnel and payroll functions. Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.

Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations. Train, evaluate, and supervise staff. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Occasionally lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.

Frequent use of hand-eye coordination. Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion. Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Sit or stand for long periods of time. Qualifications OPTION I Experience: One (1) year of experience performing work comparable to the class of Staff Services Analyst. OPTION II Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing work comparable to a Personnel Assistant in the Interagency Merit System.

OPTION III Education: Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university, with coursework in Public, Business, or Personnel Administration, Political Science, or related field. (Supervisory experience, or experience providing program management analysis and recommendations may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.) Experience: One (1) year of analytical experience performing personnel management analysis duties which included the development of program and policy recommendations and reports.

Supplemental Information Training & Experience Examination – Weighted 100% The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidate’s knowledge, skill, abilities, and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre-determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a score.

To obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination. If conditions warrant, an Experience and Education Examination may be conducted in lieu of the Training and Experience Examination. Please review the Education and Experience examination information below: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION The Education & Experience examination is based solely upon information provided from the application and supplemental information (e.g., resumes, transcripts).

Information provided from the application and supplemental information will be assessed compared to a standard developed in relation to the elements of the job. Special care should be taken to submitting a complete description of your education and experience relevant to the typical tasks, scope, and minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. Supplemental information will be accepted, but competitors should read this bulletin carefully to determine what kind of information will be useful to those individuals completing the evaluation.

In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination. Examination administration and processing time is approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin. ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION A departmental open eligible list will be established for the county of Merced County. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.

RETEST PERIOD Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date. SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at [email protected] or 916-909-3701 upon notification that your application has been approved.

Documentation from medical, military, school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination. EDUCATION DOCUMENTS If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent.

Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. GENERAL INFORMATION This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change.

Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified. If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not ensure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.

General Qualifications : Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgement, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process, a background investigation may be required. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for 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.

ABOUT MERCED COUNTY Merced County is located in the northern part of the San Joaquin Valley in central California, an area earning worldwide acclaim for its rich agriculture, and spans from the coastal ranges to the foothills of Yosemite National Park. The City of Merced, the self-proclaimed Gateway to Yosemite, has a population of approximately 81,102, yet retains the charm of a small town with amenities routinely found in larger communities.

Merced's revitalized downtown is emerging as the entertainment center of the area. The County is representative of the rural heartland and Gold Rush remnants underpinning the state's heritage. It is a peaceful, quiet, and friendly area with an abundance of beautiful bike paths and offers choices of higher education in UC Merced and Merced College.