Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Under the general direction of a Payroll Officer, the incumbent serves as an expert resource and staff specialist within the Personnel/Payroll Operations Section. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support and lead responsibilities for the Premium Pay unit/ Account Receivables within the Employment History unit, and independently performs work involving a diverse range of tasks, situations and processing/production environments; functions as a liaison with clients and control agencies. Implements processes and procedures; develops and maintains specialized training programs and internal procedures; represents the department on intra- and inter-departmental teams, and resolves a wide variety of issues.

For more information, view JOB #1947 at the following link: http://www.sco.ca.gov/eo_about_jobs.html .

NOTE: Training and Development candidates will be considered.

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

Working Conditions

• The option for telework is available

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

• SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-430656

Position #(s):
051-220-1315-999

Working Title:
Senior Payroll Specialist

Classification:
SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST $5,338.00 - $6,689.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Personnel/Payroll Services Division

Department Information
Looking for a job that you can feel passionate about? Looking for work in an inviting work environment? If you are interested in working in a fast-paced environment surrounded by enthusiastic and self-motivated people, then look no further! The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination Constitutional employer within the State of California. To learn more about the SCO, visit: https://www.sco.ca.gov/index.html .

To ensure your application package is received, candidates are encouraged to submit their application package online.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 5/17/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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:

State Controller's Office
Attn: Human Resources - AM
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Controller's Office
Human Resources - AM
300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814
Applications must be received in HR, postmarked or submitted online by the final filing date.
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.

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:
• Ability to uphold PPSD values: Professionalism, Accountability, Customer Service, Collaboration, and Trust.

• Knowledge of current office methods, procedures, equipment, and basic math principles.

• Think logically, multitask, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and bargaining contract. provisions concerning personnel transactions.

• Independently interpret and use reference material.

• Give and follow directions.

• Gather data, design and prepare tables, spreadsheets, and charts.

• Advise employees of their rights; consult with supervisors on alternative actions which they may take on various transaction situations.

• Communicate effectively.

• Operate a computer keyboard/terminal.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with those contacted during the course of the work.

• Organize and prioritize work; create/draft correspondence; maintain personnel records.

• The ability to gather and document software development specifications and requirements from various sources to facilitate software design in accordance with business needs.

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

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jesse Rios
(916) 322-3682

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:
SCO EEO OFFICE
(916) 324-2223

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.