Position Control Analyst

As a Position Control Analyst, you will be responsible for all position management activities related to establishing, reclassifying, reconciliation, reporting, and reorganizations. In addition, serve as a Section resource in a lead capacity over payroll and benefits staff reviewing work, training, and providing guidance, and various other responsibilities.

Under the supervision of the Supervisor I, the incumbent acts as a staff resource performing all position control functions utilizing SAP, State Controller’s Office (SCO) applications, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat. Within a team environment, provides consultation regarding matters involving reorganizations, establishing, reclassifying, maintaining the department’s vacant and filled positions allocated to the department, completes a variety of analytical and technical work in support of administering the Department’s payroll and benefits services program, assists in reviewing payroll and benefit documents, provide back up support to other Section analysts and Senior Personnel Specialists, and assists with various other payroll and benefit functions and special projects. Participates in analytical studies, gathers and analyze data; consults with a variety of departmental employees and other to give and receive information; prepare reports and make recommendations on procedures, policies and program alternatives.

Possess excellent attention to detail? Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a diverse and collaborative work environment, you are strongly encouraged to apply to be an instrumental member of our team!, 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:

• Knowledge of and experience performing position control activities,
• Knowledge of and experience performing personnel, payroll and benefit activities;
• Knowledge and experience with State and Control Agency laws, rules and procedures;
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organization, and verbal and written communication skills;
• Experience in providing consultation services;
• Ability to analyze and collect data, identify problems, and make recommendations.
• Detailed knowledge of Human Resources rules and regulations, departmental policies and procedures, and other HR related statutes, laws, rules, regulations, and legislation related to personnel, payroll, and benefit programs.
• Experience as a lead person or trainer, guiding and mentoring lower level staff.
• Experience developing or revising training materials and writing policies, procedures, and various announcements.
• Knowledge and experience with SAP, ACAS, HR Connect, MyCalPERS, and SCO systems.
• Knowledge and experience performing data analysis and audits.
• Knowledge and experience administering, managing, and/or participating on difficult projects.
• Maintain a positive and professional work environment.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and handle shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated sense of initiative and effective time management skills to produce quality and timely results.
• Creative and resourceful problem solver.
• Ability to provide quality, timely, and tactful customer service and maintain cooperative relationships,
• High degree of knowledge and proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Sharepoint, etc.

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.