Job Description

Job Description and Duties

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL- Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County

*IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY *

The Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan is accepting applications for Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Associate Personnel Analyst, permanent/fulltime.

DSH- Metropolitan is seeking a highly motivated self-starter who possesses excellent customer service, analytical and communication skills to work in a fast paced environment. Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) or designee in the Examination and Selection Services Unit of the Human Resources (HR) Department, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA)/Associate Personnel Analyst (APA) performs the more responsible, varied and complex technical work such as provide timely and appropriate personnel management consultation and technical assistance to management and staff and ensuring decisions and actions on selections are consistent with laws, policies, and standards governing the State Civil Service Merit System and meet management needs. The AGPA/APA will support and promote a positive work environment and maintain professional relationships with all levels of staff and stakeholders of Department of State Hospitals (DSH). All Selection Services staff are expected to do some travel and occasional work on weekends.

Interested candidates who have good attendance, punctuality, the ability to work well with others and knowledge of modern office methods, equipment and applications, California State Personnel and Civil Service laws, rules and regulations and Human Resources experience are highly desired.  Willing to consider Associate Personnel Analyst.  Duties will reflect the appropriate position candidate is hired into.

Note: The Associate Governmental Program Analyst eligibility list may be used as an appropriate for the Associate Personnel Analyst.  Candidates with Associate Governmental Program Analyst eligibility must also meet the minimum qualifications for the Associate Personnel Analyst classification in order to be eligible for appointment.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Your SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages, Arial 12-point font, single-spaced and must include:

Your name and Job Control number

Your responses to the following questions:

1. Describe your experience interpreting and applying personnel laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.
2. Describe your experience in Hiring, and Recruitment.
3. Describe your ability to work independently, establish priorities, develop a plan of action to meet deadlines.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.  It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM .

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Face Coverings

While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.

Telework
The possibility and extent of telework opportunities is at the discretion of the department and manager for which the incumbent is working. Additional questions regarding telework may be directed to the hiring manager during the onsite interview.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered .

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit.  Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

Benefits

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

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to

In addition, you can look forward to:

*Free parking

*Convenient to public transportation

*Located near multiple eateries and major freeway access

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Your SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages, Arial 12-point font, single-spaced and must include: Your name and Job Control number Your responses to the following questions: 1. Describe your experience interpreting and applying personnel laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures. 2. Describe your experience in Hiring, and Recruitment. 3. Describe your ability to work independently, establish priorities, develop a plan of action to meet deadlines.

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