Become an Analyst II

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This series specification describes professional classifications used throughout State civil service to perform a broad range of interdisciplinary activities consisting primarily of analytical, consultative, and specialized evaluative tasks. Classifications in the series are progressively responsible for areas related to the administration of State programs, including a wide variety of departmental program areas, administrative functions, budgeting, planning, training, management, regulatory and legislative functions, and human resources. As incumbents progress through the series, they take on increasing levels of responsibility, complexity, and independence, with opportunities to lead projects and staff.

Analyst II

This is the full journey level class. Incumbents at this level are typically subject matter generalists with independent or lead responsibility for varied and complex projects, cases, programs, or assignments.

Under direction, incumbents are assigned to work on a broad range of governmental and managerial issues that may be interdisciplinary in nature. Incumbents may conduct and/or review analytical studies and surveys; formulate procedures, policies, and program alternatives; perform program evaluation, planning and assessment; make recommendations on administrative and program-related problems; analyze, identify potential impact, and make recommendations on proposed regulations and legislation; perform analytical duties relating to budgeting or personnel management; perform policy analysis and other administrative analysis; plan, implement, and conduct training; act as field representatives in complex and controversial intergovernmental negotiations and community relations; act as a team lead or coordinate projects involving various governmental agencies; and provide consultative services and recommendations to management and others.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$6,031 -  $7,547 (paid every month)
$6,212 - $7,775 (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other differentials.

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

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates who are within six months of satisfying the experience requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must fully meet the experience requirement before being eligible for appointment.

Experience:
Four years of work experience performing analytical, technical, clerical, and/or customer service duties. Academic education from an accredited college/university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis; and

An additional year of professional analytical and/or technical experience equivalent to an Analyst I, Range C.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge:
Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, supportive staff services, and governmental functions and organization.   And methods and techniques of effective communication and leadership

Ability to:
Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; and gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work. And coordinate the work of others, act as a team leader, and appear before legislative or other committees.

Special Personal Requirements
Demonstrated ability to act independently, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact.