Employee Engagement And Administrative Analyst

Job Description and Duties Are you passionate about empowering employees to reach their full potential? Are you skilled at planningevents and creating engagement?
As an Employee Engagement and Administrative Analyst in the Workforce Development Bureau (WDB), youwill play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization by enhancing the talents of our workforce. Youwill engage with Department leaders to identify employee and organizational needs, and develop programsthat inspire personal and professional growth. WDB actively cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that embracesindividuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish.
Responsibilities:
•Employee Engagement Activities
•Employee Wellness Program
•Employee Assistance Program
•Employee Recognition and Awards Programs
•Bureau and Department Administrative Support Functions
Telework/Remote Work Information: This position is eligible for telework, with in-person attendance based onthe operational needs of the position under Government Code 142000, for eligible applicants residing inCalifornia only. This is a 12-month limited term position and may be extended to a maximum of 24-months and/or may become permanent based on operational needs. The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details.
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Working Conditions • This position works under the Human Resource Services Branch (HRSB) and is privileged with access toconfidential information. The employee acknowledges sensitive and/or confidential information is not to bediscussed, copied, or shared with unauthorized personnel outside the HRSB.
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Additional working condition(s): Travel throughout the State may be required on an occasional basis. This work location is very convenient!  The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer's markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.
This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Social Services policies. Headquarter location will be designated based on the selected candidate's primary residence location, and/or the closest CDSS location. 
Special Requirements Please Note:  A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.
Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard stateapplication (form STD 678). Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If yourqualifications are competitive, you will be invited to a formal interview. When completing the SOQ, pleaseinclude all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain all answers thoroughly.Your SOQ should not exceed two pages, be single-spaced, in 12-point Arial font, and address the followingquestions:
1. How have your education, experience, skills, and personal knowledge of Employee Assistance andWellness Programs prepared you to perform the job duties of this position? What was your role? What wassuccessful about the program?
2. What is the highest level of responsibility you have been tasked with as it relates to planning large-scaleevents? What was your role? What was successful about the event?
3. How would you define employee engagement? Describe your experiences as it relates to employeeengagement? What was your role? What was successful about your involvement? You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.
If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
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:

We encourage applications regardless of whether you think you meet 100% of these skills below. Pleasehighlight your knowledge, skills, and experience related to the below desirable qualifications in yourapplication package.
• Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, and honesty while maintaining positive and trusting workingrelationships.
• Experience as an engagement coordinator, event planner, wellness coordinator, or similar role.
• Solid understanding of employee engagement principles and organizational development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Experience with public speaking and coordination skills, managing all levels of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.
• Experience working with mentoring and coaching programs.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, Visio, and SharePoint, and project management toolssuch as Monday.com. Benefits There are many benefits to joining our team!  The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
Public transit (mass transit) passes. 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS. Vanpool drivers and riders 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS. Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.
Examination Information Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Social Services must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.  Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.
To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the "How to Apply" instructions in the examination announcement:
If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Social Services, please contact the Examination Unit at .
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 - (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.