Job Description

Job Description and Duties

If you’re looking for a challenging and exciting job in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, Human Resources is the place for you!

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Human Resources Branch (HRB), is searching for an experienced and professional HR Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) or Staff Services Analyst (SSA) in CARB's Performance Management Unit (PMU). PMU, in compliance with civil service laws, rules, and policies, is responsible for all performance management and progressive discipline functions for both CARB and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the PMU AGPA/SSA performs analytical staff work as it relates to the Performance Management functions of the department. With a high degree of initiative and independence, provides consultative services and guidance to CARB/CalEPA managers and supervisors concerning employee performance and conduct issues and in line with the civil service progressive discipline process (preventative, corrective, and formal adverse action phases). In addition, the PMU AGPA/SSA provides expertise and advises efforts to prevent, identify, and correct performance and/or conduct issues before punitive action becomes necessary. The PMU AGPA/SSA independently develops and maintains up-to-date performance management tools, reference materials, and resources for CARB and CalEPA. The successful candidate will play an essential role in the development and delivery of training and resources to CARB/CalEPA managers and supervisors regarding a number of performance management subjects .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resources Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

The p ositions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)  
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
  

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. The SOQ documents each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Candidates whose applications do not include the required SOQ will not be considered for this position. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

• Require first and last name on upper righthand corner of SOQ
• Require Job Control Number on upper righthand corner of SOQ
• Maximum number of pages: 1, Aptos 12 pt font. 
• Write the question/statement first, then your response. 

Share an example of a time when you successfully managed a project from start to finish while meeting deadlines for other assignments. 

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 providing consultative guidance to managers, supervisors and executives on a variety of performance and/or conduct related matters.
• Knowledge of the State’s progressive discipline processes.
• Experience utilizing progressive discipline in State Government or public service.
• Experience in Progressive Discipline, Labor Relations, and/or Classification & Pay.
• Experience independently preparing correspondence and memoranda.
• Experience developing policy and procedural documents.
• Experience developing and presenting training material to a group. 

Benefits

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

• Gym
• Daycare facility
• Nearby (third-party) parking
• Convenient to public transportation
• Located near: Restaurants and Shopping

Experience and Education

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.  Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

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.
• Other -
  • Statement of Qualifications (See Special Requirements section for further information)

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