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EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I
Employment Development Department
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I
$4,570.00 - $6,880.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 6/22/2026
Job Description and Duties
THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
The Employment Development Specialist I (EDS I) position requires the selected candidate to work closely with the management team on a daily basis. The EDS I is responsible for a variety of analytic, administrative, and technical functions critical to the daily operations in an Unemployment Insurance (UI) environment. This includes but is not limited to research, study and analysis of data, production of the results/reports and propose resolutions based on workload trends. The EDS I assists management in planning and distributing workload to the staff using the UI Scheduling System as well as other distribution methods, support management in quality control and budget planning. More details on this position can be found on the Position Statement as attached.
Travel and/or overtime may be required. Position exist in San Diego County.
Working Conditions
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
Office Building Cubicle/Call Center Environment
Position Details
Department Information
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Must have current list or transfer eligibility to apply for full time permanent term. Non-list candidates may apply for Training and Development term.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
Examination/Assessment
To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.
The Employment Development Specialist I is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the Employment Development Specialist I exam is tentatively scheduled for 10/2026.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/22/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.
Desirable Qualifications
- Strong writing, typing, and communication skills
- Proficient in analysis and works well with numbers.
- Skilled in computer usage, especially in Excel, Word and other common Microsoft programs
- Broad knowledge of and experience in the UI program and system, especially the UI scheduling system.
- Flexible and adaptable to change, with the ability to effectively manage work priorities and maintain a strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Luis Serrano
(916) 432-7399
Luis.Serrano@edd.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you may be invited to an interview.
The SOQ should be typed and not more than two pages in length, Arial, 12-point font, and single-spaced. Be sure to include your name and the title, "Statement of Qualifications" on the top of the document.
Describe your experience, background, and explain how these qualifications will help you be successful in this position.
Responses to the SOQ must be written thoroughly. The initial evaluation of each applicant will be based on content of answers and written communication skills, in addition to all other application materials.
Resume and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not follow the statements above will not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process.
Background Investigation Requirement
The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.
The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).
The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.
Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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