EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I

Employment Development Department; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department is seeking an Employment Development Specialist I in Santa Clara County for a permanent, full-time role. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with standard daytime hours, and focuses on analytical, administrative, and program support duties within the Unemployment Insurance center.

The role involves researching and analyzing data, budgeting support, and developing reporting tools to monitor program performance, with opportunities for trajectory within

Qualifications

• Analytical, administrative, and technical responsibilities in UI operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze program data and measure results from quality reviews.
• Assist in budgeting and procurement processes.
• Coordinate reports and dashboards for the UI Center.

Job description

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.

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.

Job Code #

JC-533345

Position #(s)

280-145-9204-976

Working Title

Employment Development Specialist I

Classification

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I

$4,570.00 - $5,725.00 A

$5,494.00 - $6,880.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Santa Clara County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

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. Under the close supervision of the Office Manager or a Section Manager and in partnership with the management team, the employee is responsible for a variety of analytical, administrative, and technical functions critical to daily operations in the Unemployment Insurance (UI) environment. The Employment Development Specialist (EDS) in the UI Center acts as a program consultant, researching and analysing program statistical data, including analysing data produced by office reviews, documenting actions based on findings, and measuring results from quality reviews and Field Office Basic Evaluation System (FOBES). Assists management in tracking and monitoring the budgets, benefits, and Operating Expenses and Equipment (OE&E), develops and implements UI Center goals and improvement plans, and designing tools and processes for tracking, documenting, and measuring progress toward program goals. Analyses and interprets responses to surveys, reviews, and studies, as they impact the UI Center environment. Researches, prepares and implements field office health and safety plans. Coordinates the preparation and distribution of reports prepared by the UI Center. Monitors office procurement processes, and assists in the development and maintenance of office premises plans, prepares technical reports related to Department equipment and property. Coordinates the development and implementation of special projects. Provides support to assigned staff; ensuring new procedures are understood and implemented correctly. May act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to other programs and Departments. 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. Coordinates the determination schedules for UI interviewers. This position may be eligible for rotational telework under EDD's telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Position located at Santa Clara County. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Special Requirements

Submit a State Application (STD 678) and a Statement of Qualifications no longer than two pages (see SOQ requirements).

Examination/Assessment

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.