Job Opportunities at SCO

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.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed.
The selected candidate considered for the advertised position will be required to undergo a fingerprint clearance and any offer of employment will be contingent upon live scan fingerprint results.

POSITION MAY BE EXTENDED TO 24 MONTHS.

Scope of Position:
Under general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I (Supervisor) and Accounting Administrator II, the incumbent will provide analytical and consultative services to Division management in areas related to recruitment and retention of staff, implementation and compliance of those policies and procedures affecting administrative functions of the Division as related to personnel management and the Local Apportionments processes.  The incumbent, operating at the first journey level, will function as a point of consultation providing management with information as appropriate regarding said assignments. 

Duties and Responsibilities:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Participate in analytical studies of the Division’s organizational structure.  Identify alternatives and necessary actions to support reorganizations and the addition of new programs including new positions, reclassifications of existing positions, and staffing reductions. Assist the analysts and other staff in implementing business process improvements.
• Provide guidance to the Division’s supervisors and managers on personnel issues, including hiring, classification changes, and promotional employee actions; review and provide recommendations to supervisors and managers on preparing personnel documentation for submission to the Human Resources Office, including duty statements, requests for classification changes, new hire packages, and rules.
• Develop, prepare and review job announcements for vacancies within the division for complete and accurate information while adhering to the guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Offices.
• Perform analytical functions to assist with budget projections: using a personal computer to gather and input data into spreadsheets for use by the analysts to make expenditure, revenue, and other budget related reports.  Review and analyze data to calculate variances and assist in the preparation of reports for management.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Excellent organization skills with an attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to adjust to changing work assignments and priorities
• Experience working in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Dependable and good attendance

MISSION:
Protect California's financial integrity while providing transparency and excellent service.

VISION:
Provide stewardship of public dollars while building a forward-thinking culture of continuous improvement and innovation.