Job Description and Duties Join the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) and help make California the best place for people with developmental and other disabilities. People with developmental disabilities and their families lead our Council. Our team of about 75 across 12 offices has a big reach: last year, more than 100,000 people directly and 3 million Californians through systems change. We improve laws, strengthen rights, and remove barriers that keep Californians from services. Lived experience is part of how we lead. We are One Team, One Mission. Come be part of it. Under the direction of the Business Operations & Committee Support Manager (BOCS), the Statewide Self-Determination Committee (SSDAC) Analyst plays a critical role in managing and supporting the Statewide Self-Determination Advisory Committee (SSDAC) work. This includes coordinating and facilitating committee meetings, managing meeting logistics, writing reports, analyzing and preparing data while ensuring that all generated materials are accessible and in plain language format, in accordance with SCDD policy and State open meeting laws. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions
- This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager.
- This position may require occasional work during evenings and/or weekends and travel throughout California, including overnightstays.
- Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ANALYST II
- ANALYST I Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is an independent state agency mandated by federal and state law to pursue systemic change, capacity-building, and advocacy to promote a person-centered consumer and family-based system of services and supports for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or crossed disabilities. The goal of the federal law is to enable individuals with I/DD (self-advocates) to maximize their self-determination, independence, productivity, and community integration and inclusion. The State Council (Council) consists of 31 voting individual, family, and agency members, all of whom are appointed by the Governor. SCDD values diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout the organization by welcoming a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the resources necessary to thrive and connect others to our mission. We are committed to fostering and maintaining a culture of inclusion where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees.
Department Website:
http://www.scdd.ca.gov 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:
- Capacity to work under pressure, execute sound judgement, exercise a high degree of confidentiality, and balance multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with and supporting statutorily created committees that serve individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Knowledge of Robert Rules of Order and requirements of the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act.
- Ability to identify and research systemic issues and trends impacting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Proficiency in using data analysis tools for analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
- Strong communication skills to present information clearly and concisely to different audiences using plain language while ensuring document accessibility.
- Knowledge of the Self-Determination Program (SDP) and awareness of systemic issues affecting individuals enrolled in the SDP.
- Proficiency in using PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher, Word, Excel, and online tools such as Google Docs, Zoom, and Teams is required.
- Experience with WordPress or similar website platforms is preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred but not required.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Statement of Qualifications All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to be considered. When preparing your Statement of Qualifications, you are required to follow these guidelines:
- The SOQ must be typed, using an Arial font size, no smaller than 12 point.
- The SOQ must be no more than two (3) pages, single sided
- The SOQ must be clearly identified at the top of the page, along with your name and the Job Control number.
- The evaluation criteria on the SOQ must be addressed and numbered in the same order as is listed below:
- How does your experience and knowledge prepare you to fulfill the duties of this position?
- Please describe your experience working with and supporting boards, committees and/or state bodies.
- Please describe your experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- Please describe your experience in adapting to changing timelines and/or workload demands to meet changing priorities. What approaches and tools do you use?