Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) represents the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) in legal matters, provides legal advice to Departmental leadership, assists in investigations of employee misconduct, and pursues disciplinary action. OLA is comprised of various legal teams and administrative support units located in Sacramento, Bakersfield, and Rancho Cucamonga. 

Under direction of the Supervisor I, the Personnel Liaison serves as a liaison for OLA and Human Resources (HR) and provides customer service to management, employees, and prospective employees. The incumbent performs personnel-related tasks and provides technical, analytical, and consultative support in the areas of hiring, pay, benefits, attendance, performance, position allocation, classifications, bargaining unit contracts, duty statements, essential functions, reasonable accommodations, organizational goals, and responds to assignments and drills.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Human Resou rces Technology System
CDCR Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application's prog ress.

Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 4432.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

This advertisement is for an Analyst I/II position located in Sacramento. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-400-5393-802.

Note:  Main communication for this position will be through email. please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

See the Essential Functions attached to the Duty Statement for further information.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

OLA provides a secured access facility with free on-site parking and is situated in Sacramento within the 95827 zip code. The Department will provide a laptop.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. A hybrid telework schedule is for employees who can satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely. The successful candidate must reside within 50 miles of the assigned office location upon appointment. Telework is only available to residents of California. 

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at l Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

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

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:

1. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
2. Ability to interact professionally and provide clear, courteous, and timely responses.
3. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude toward shared responsibilities and cross-functional tasks.
4. Ability to analyze inquiries and provide appropriate solutions and guidance.
5. Ability to be resourceful in resolving issues independently when possible.
6. Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Statement of Qualifications

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) responding to the questions below. Your responses should demonstrate your experience, skills, and abilities relevant to the position. Please include your name at the top of each page, use size 12 Arial font, and limit your SOQ to no more than two pages.

1. Based on the duty statement, describe in detail how your experience, educational background, and qualifications have prepared you for this position?
2. Describe a situation where you were required to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.
3. Describe a time in your previous HR or administrative experience when you identified a critical error in a personnel document, payroll record, or transaction package before it was finalized. What specific details did you notice, how did you correct the error, and what process do you use to ensure accuracy in your daily work?

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 is required and must be submitted with your Examination/Employment Application  . Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications" section below for specific requirements.
  For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit  Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work

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