Employee Relations Analyst

The Department of State Hospitals-Napa, Personnel Office is recruiting to fill a permanent, full-time Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) vacancy. The AGPA will coordinate disciplinary personnel actions, receive and review investigations reports, gather input and recommendations from appropriate Department of State Hospitals (DSH) staff including applicable hospital management and assigned attorneys regarding disciplinary penalties. Reviews employee records and compiles relevant information to report to the Hiring Authority for consideration in matters of employee discipline. Drafts and prepares notices of disciplinary action and completes Skelly packages. Consults with managers to gather relevant facts and supporting documentation needed for non-punitive personnel actions. Coordinates availability of Skelly or Coleman officers for appeals period and assigns a designated officer, assigns process servers and attends meetings for service of notices to employees. Advises employees at time of service regarding appeal rights, and/or mandatory return rights (if applicable), and ensures that employees receive all materials.

All interested qualified applicants that meet the recruitment criteria are encouraged to apply electronically through CalCareers.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You are required to pass the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) examination, located at Associate Governmental Program Analyst exam on the CalCareers web site.
• Include " ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST , JC-412203 " in the "JOB TITLE(S)" section of the STD 678 Employment Application.
• Complete the STD 678 Employment Application in its entirety. Include d uties performed, Supervisor's name and contact information. Incomplete applications will be screened out.

• If you are using your education to satisfy the minimum requirements (MQs) for this position, you are required to attach either your degree or transcripts.

• A Statement of Qualifications is required for this recruitment, please see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below for further information.

• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD 678 Employment Application or the Statement of Qualifications.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-412203

Position #(s):
480-543-5393-711

Working Title:
Employee Relations Analyst

Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $5,684.00 - $7,114.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Napa County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov

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.

Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/7/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
Attn: Exams and Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals
Exam and Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558
Wilkins Cottage
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A statement of qualifications (SOQ) is required for this recruitment. The response must be one page, Arial 12-point font, single-spaced, with a one-inch margin.
  1. Describe your experience working in Personnel/Human Resources or related field.
  2. Describe your experience in representing your employer during any conflict.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Benefits
Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) web site at www.calhr.ca.gov and to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) web site for Health Benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov .

Other benefits include:

• Free Parking
• On-site childcare
• Electric Vehicle charging stations
• Beautiful walking trails and access to parks
• On-site exercise facility

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Karen Litzenberg
(707) 253-5882
karen.litzenberg@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Human Rights
(916) 573-2727
dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to 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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.