Salary : $109,599.12 - $133,214.40 Annually

Location : Sacramento, CA

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: 28224-C

Department: County Wide

Opening Date: 03/29/2024

Closing Date: 5/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position

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This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

4/12/24, 4/26/24, *5/10/24 (final)

The Senior Personnel Analyst performs a wide variety of professional level duties in the areas of recruitment, selection, classification, salary administration, equal employment opportunity, employee/labor relations, employee development, training, and other human resources programs.

The eligible list for this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies in a variety of human resources areas. One current vacancy is with our Training and Organizational Development Team . Click here to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

Principles of public sector human resources administration
Principles and methods of position classification, examination development, job analysis and organization in the public sector; accepted practices to determine job content, evaluate complexity and difficulty of job duties, and identify required skills, knowledge and abilities
Principles and techniques of job analysis, position classification, and examination construction
Methods of presenting training material to groups
Methods for obtaining and evaluating salary and total compensation data
Basic uses of information systems as a tool in the performance of human resources functions
Principles of employee selection
Basic statistical methods used in selection and other human resources programs
Communication skills and techniques used for gathering, evaluating, and transmitting information
Techniques for interviewing, counseling and instructing, and facilitating group discussions
Operate a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, faxes, etc.
Principles and practices of establishing comparability, collecting and comparing salary data and benefit information, statistical sampling and analysis, and the structural, internal, and market influences affecting wage determinations
Concepts, instructional methods, training aids and materials necessary for developing, implementing and evaluating training programs
Methodology for determining reliability and validity of written, oral, and performance tests
Methods for developing and evaluating special employment programs
Interviewing practices, application forms and other screening and examining techniques
Test construction, analysis, and evaluation
Federal, state and local legislation and major court decisions pertaining to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs
Socio-economic, language, and cultural barriers affecting minorities, women, and disadvantaged segments of the community
Preparation and presentation of oral and written technical reports and research projects
Principles and practices of administering contracts with employee organizations, processing grievances, and dealing with disciplinary matters
Principles of supervision and training

Ability to

Understand, interpret and apply human resources laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures
Interpret and apply equal opportunity laws, civil service regulations, and provisions of contracts, ordinances, and negotiated agreements and other regulations or policies relating to human resources
Identify and describe problems
Analyze, compare, prioritize and evaluate complex data
Develop and evaluate alternative solutions, and identify consequences of decisions and recommendations
Present data clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to convey concepts and/or conclusions
Prepare technical reports and research
Speak effectively to groups
Meet time deadlines
Work under pressure and deal with emotional and/or confrontational situations
Exercise independent judgement and initiative
Perform difficult and complex professional human resources work
Collect and evaluate data; define and select alternatives; draw conclusions; formulate recommendations; and project consequences of recommendations
Train and provide project direction to other professional, technical, and paraprofessional staff
Develop, administer, analyze, and evaluate tests for a variety of occupations
Speak and write effectively
Plan and coordinate major projects
Use information systems as a tool in the performance of human resources work
Secure cooperation of operating officials in accepting and carrying out sound human resources management practices
Function under stressful conditions and in emotional and/or confrontational situations requiring instructing, persuading and motivating people

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. Two years of experience in the class of Personnel Analyst or comparable class in Sacramento County Service,

Or: 2. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, human resources management, psychology, labor relations or closely related field, and three years of progressively responsible and difficult professional experience in human resources work.

Completion of a master's degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

License Certificate Registration Requirement: Some positions in these classes require that incumbents possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Other Requirement: Some positions in these classes require that incumbents work evenings and weekends on a periodic basis.

Probationary Period :

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)For information regarding County jobs:

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

PARENTAL LEAVE:
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.

HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
Marriage or Family Relationships
Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.
MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.

OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.

CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.

ELIGIBLE LISTS:
Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

EXAMINATION RATINGS:
Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS:
Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):

OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:
As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.

CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:
1. Become a union member;
2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,
3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.

Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

Select the one box that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualifications stated on the job announcement.

None.
Two (2) years of experience in the class of Personnel Analyst or comparable class in Sacramento County service.
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, human resources management, psychology, labor relations or closely related field, and three (3) years of progressively responsible and difficult professional experience in human resources work.
Completion of a master's degree in a closely related field from an accredited college or university and am substituting for one (1) year of the experience requirement.

03

Select the one box that best describes the highest level of education you have completed at an accredited college/university.

None.
Less than 30 semester units/quarter unit equivalent.
30 or more semester units/quarter unit equivalent.
Associate's Degree.
Bachelor's Degree.
Master's Degree or higher.

04

Is your education in business or public administration, human resources management, psychology, labor relations or a closely related field?

Yes.
No.

05

To qualify for this position using your education, you must have met the education requirement by the final filing date listed on the announcement. Copies of transcripts or your diploma must be attached or sent to our office or you may be disqualified.

If you have questions, please or speak to someone in our office before the listed cut-off date.

I have attached the documentation to my application.
I will submit my documents by the final filing date via email.
I am not using education to qualify.

06

List the name of the institution attended and your field of study. If your education is in a closely related field, please list the major and explain exactly how it relates to the duties of this job class.

Also list any certifications and/or accreditations you have that might be applicable to the job class.

If you have no education, please write none.

07

Select the one box that best describes your years of professional level experience in the field of human resources.

None.
Some experience but less than two (2) years.
Two (2) years but less than four (4) years.
Four (4) years but less than six (6) years.
Six (6) or more years.

08

Select all the boxes that best describe the different areas of Human Resources in which you have experience working on a regular basis for a minimum of six (6) months.

None.
Classification and Compensation.
Examinations.
Training and Organizational Development.
Employee Relations.
Investigations.
Recruitment.
Labor Relations/Grievances.
Payroll administration.
Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
Leave Management.
Discipline.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Benefits administration.
Workers' Compensation/Risk Management.
Utilizing social/digital media for recruitment purposes

09

Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of professional level experience :

Planning, coordinating and conducting large and/or highly sensitive and political classification studies that may involve multiple job classes and/or cross departmental lines; and/or
Planning, coordinating and/or overseeing salary and total compensation surveys; tabulating and analyzing salary survey data; and making recommendations on compensation matters?

Yes.
No.

10

Do you have minimum of one (1) year of professional level experience developing and validating examinations; constructing items for written tests in accordance with recognized psychometric principles; and/or assisting in designing other selection devices and test batteries?

Yes.
No.

11

Do you have minimum of one (1) year of human resources experience planning and conducting recruitment activities; processing new hire/onboarding documentation; and/or determining staffing requirements, market trends and applicant sources?

Yes.
No.

12

Do you have minimum of one (1) year of professional level experience evaluating protests, appeals and/or grievances; preparing responses; and/or explaining rationale and results to departments and agencies, applicants/candidates, and employees?

Yes.
No.

13

Do you have minimum of one (1) year of professional level experience representing your organization in the resolution of unemployment insurance claims, including claims administration, account monitoring, establishing and maintaining of administrative procedures, providing information and coordinating with Co