ACSED Resource InformationFor

Jobseekers with DisabilitiesOctober 2017

The Association of

California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED)

ACSED is pleased to share the information in this handout for jobseekers with disabilities who are interested in a career with the State of California.

The information is from state departments who partnered with ACSED as Champion Partners at the 2017 Training

Symposium. These departments elected to offer this disability outreach information as a benefit of their

partnership with ACSED.

We appreciate the efforts of these departments and encourage you to consider them in your job search. We also would like to remind you that countless other state

departments have job openings and are interested in finding qualified applicants, including those of persons

with disabilities.

Please cast a wide net and set your hopes high as you seek a career in state service.

The best to you in your search!

California Highway Patrol (CHP)

Address/Location(s): From the most northern to the most southern locations of California, the CHP has Divisions, Area Offices, Inspection Facilities, and Communication and Dispatch Centers throughout the state. The CHP Headquarters and Academy are both located in Sacramento, California.

Mission of the CHP: To provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.

What makes the CHP a good place for a qualified person with a disability to work?The CHP is an equal opportunity employer and strives for a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. With over 100 locations throughout the state of California, interested persons with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for positions within the CHP.

Several resources are extended to applicants and employees who have disabilities. It is the policy of the CHP to offer reasonable accommodation to all individuals throughout departmental examination and hiring stages. Another critical resource for persons with disabilities is the Limited Examination and Assistance Program (LEAP). This confidential hiring process was designed to provide an alternative method of assessing the qualifications and skills of applicants with disabilities. Although LEAP is offered by various state agencies, the CHP heavily utilizes this program because there are multiple classifications for which applicants can apply.

Additionally, the CHP’s Disability Advisory Committee (DAC), also known as the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, partners with the Office of the Commissioner and the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity to promote disability awareness to all departmental employees and the public, and encourages the hiring and promotion of persons with disabilities.

Number of full-time employees : As of December 2016, the CHP has 10,497 full-time employees.

Classifications for which CHP is currently hiring : The lists of classifications include, but are not limited to:

Accountant I (Specialist) Associate Governmental

Program Analyst Automotive Technician II Cadet Commercial Vehicle Inspection

Specialist Custodian Groundskeeper Maintenance Worker Office Assistant (Typing) Office Services Supervisor I

(Typing) Office Services Supervisor II Office Technician (Typing)

Property Controller I Public Safety Dispatcher Public Safety Dispatch

Supervisor I Public Safety Operator Staff Information Systems

Analyst Staff Programmer Analyst

(Specialist) Staff Services Analyst Supervising Program

Technician III Systems Software Specialist

I/II/III Word Processing Technician

Entry level classifications and estimated number of positions : Entry level classifications currently hiring include, but are not limited to:

Accountant I (Specialist) Cadet Commercial Vehicle Inspection

Specialist Custodian Groundskeeper Office Assistant (Typing)

Office Services Supervisor I (Typing)

Office Technician (Typing) Public Safety Dispatcher Public Safety Operator Staff Services Analyst Word Processing Technician.

Use of LEAP classifications : Common classifications the CHP uses include:

Office Assistant (Typing) Office Technician (Typing) Custodian

Groundskeeper Program Technician Staff Services Analyst.

The use of LEAP classifications may vary depending which positions are available to hire and which applicant is chosen to move forward in the hiring process.

LEAP Coordinator contact information:Kristine Lozoya, Office of Equal Employment OpportunityPhone: (916) 843-3190E-mail: Kristine.Lozoya@chp.ca.gov

Use of Student Assistants : As of June 2017, the CHP has 6 Student Assistants.The contact person for Student Assistant positions is determined by the location of the office where the support is needed.

Disability Advisory Committee Chair : CHP Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Captain Sean CoyleLos Angeles, CAPhone: (213) 744-2269E-mail: SCoyle@chp.ca.gov

Other information qualified applicants with disabilities should know : The CHP has nearly 11,000 uniform and nonuniform employees. Whether one has a disability or not, the goal of the Department is to provide the necessary resources in order to develop and support its employees.

Department of Developmental Service (DDS)

Address or location (s) Headquarters: 1600 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 and at Developmental Centers around the state.

Mission: The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is committed to providing leadership that results in quality services to the people of California and assures the opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise their right to make choices.

A developmental disability is a condition that originates before an individual reaches age 18, is expected to continue indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial impairment in three or more areas of major life activity. Developmental disabilities include Intellectual Disability, Autism, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, and disabling conditions closely related to Intellectual Disability or requiring treatment similar to that required by a person with Intellectual Disability referred to as Fifth Category. The service delivery system, which offers personalized supports, includes individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and/or legal representatives, advocacy and professional organizations, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), direct service providers, developmental centers, regional centers, and DDS.

What makes DDS a good place for a qualified person with a disability to work?

It is the Department of Developmental Services and the State of California policy to encourage and enable people with disabilities to participate in the social and economic life of the state and to engage in remunerative employment. Furthermore, it is the Department's policy that qualified people with disabilities be employed on the same terms and conditions as people without disabilities. Reasonable accommodation must be provided to enable a qualified applicant/employee with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job they are seeking or are assigned.

Number of full-time employees: 3,900

Classifications for DDS is currently hiring:

Administrative Assistant I Associate Governmental

Program Analyst Auditor Community Program Specialist

II Nurse Consultant Ill

Research Analyst II Senior Psychologist (Health

Facility)- Supervisor System Software Specialist I

(Technical) System Software Specialist II

(Technical)

Entry level classifications and estimated number of positions expected to open for hire in the next 12 month: None

Use of LEAP classifications? Office Technician Staff Services Analyst Associate Governmental Program Analyst

LEAP Coordinator contact informationEbenezer Ampah (Temporary Assignment)

Use of Student Assistants:How many Student Assistants do you have? 2

Contact Person for Student Assistant positionsThe contact person would be the Hiring Manager. Our Department typically hires student assistants for our Accounting Unit. Disability Advisory Committee ChairJulia Edwards916-654-2198

Employment Development Department (EDD)

Address/location(s): Various locations throughout California

Mission of EDD: The EDD enhances California’s economic growth and prosperity by collaboratively delivering valuable and innovative services to meet the evolving needs of employers, workers, and job seekers.

What makes EDD a good place for a qualified person with a disability to work? The EDD actively promotes and recognizes the contributions of employees with disabilities. The EDD has processes in place including LEAP and the EDD Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program to help persons with disabilities become employees with EDD and obtain accommodations that will allow employees to execute the essential functions of their jobs.

Number of full-time employees: 6,953 (Total employee counts including part-time and permanent intermittent is 7,658)

Classifications for which you are currently hiring:

Accountant I Accountant Trainee Accounting Officer Associate Governmental Program

Analyst Associate Information Systems

Analyst Associate Management Auditor Associate Personnel Analyst Associate Tax Auditor Custodian Data Processing Manager (DPM)

II, DPM III Digital Composition Specialist II Disability Insurance Program

Manager I

Disability Insurance Program Representative

Employment Development Specialist (EDS) I, EDS II

Employment Program Manager II Employment Program

Representative Maintenance Mechanic Office Assistant Office Technician Program Technician (PT), PT II,

PT III Senior Information Systems

Analyst Staff Information Systems Analyst Staff Programmer Analyst Staff Services Analyst

Staff Services Management Auditor

Staff Services Manager (SSM) I, SSM II

Student Assistant

Systems Software Specialist (SSS) I, SSS II, SSS III

Tax Administrator I Tax Auditor Tax Compliance Representative

Entry level classifications and estimated number of positions expected to open for hire in the next 12 months: Unknown

LEAP Coordinator contact information Christina CastillePhone: (916) 654-6157Email: Christina.Castille@edd.ca.gov

Disability Advisory Committee Chair:

Ana Gregory, Chair(916) 255-1169

Kimberly Frisella, Vice-Chair(916) 431-6828

Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES)Address: 3650 Schriever Avenue, Mather, CA 95655

Mission of OES: OES protects lives and property, build capabilities, and support our communities for a resilient California.

What makes OES a good place for a qualified person with a disability to work?We recognize and value that diversity exists within our organization, throughout our communities, and among our partners while demonstrating concern and compassion for all.

Number of full-time employees:Approximately 1,000

Classifications for which you are currently hiringVarious- refer to Cal HR website-http://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/home.aspx

Entry level classifications and estimated number of positions expected to open for hire in the next 12 months:

Accounting Technician (2) Accountant Trainee (2) Office Assistant (Typing) (1) Office Technician (Typing) (10) Staff Services Analyst (5)

Use of LEAP classifications: Accounting Technician Accountant Trainee Attorney Office Assistant (Typing)

Office Technician (Typing) Research Analyst Staff Services Analyst.

LEAP Coordinator contact information: Patti LandakerPhone: (916) 845-8321; Email: patti.landaker@caloes.ca.gov

Use of Student Assistants: We use Pride Industries to hire persons with disabilities on an intern basis; use unpaid internships during summer months (do not use student assistant positions).

Contact person for Student Assistant positions: Unpaid internships: Intern.recruitment@caloes.ca.gov

Disability Advisory Committee   Chair: Nicole HolmPhone: (916) 845-8454Email: Nicole.holm@caloes.ca.gov

Department of General Services (DGS)

Address707 3rd Street, West Sacramento, CA 95605

Mission of the departmentWe deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers while protecting the interests of the State of California.

What makes DGS a good place for a qualified person with a disability to work?DGS is committed to a diverse and inclusive work force. DGS’ self-identified employees with disabilities make up 17.5% of DGS work force. DGS’ employment of individuals with disabilities has continued to increase each year. DGS actively and successfully utilizes the LEAP program for recruitment. In addition, DGS has an active DAC, whose activities are supported by the DGS EEO Office and the DGS Directorate.

Number of full-time employees: 3600 full-time employees

Classifications for which you are currently hiring

Accountant Trainee Administrative Law

Judge I (OAH) Associate

Governmental Program Analyst

Associate Architect Associate Construction

Analyst Construction

Supervisor III Custodian Digital Print Operator I

and II Direct Construction

Supervisor I

District Structural Engineer

Fire and Life Safety Officer I (DSA)

Maintenance Mechanic Office Building

Manager III Office Technician

(Typing) Presiding

Administrative Law Judge (OAH)

Project Director I and II Proofreader Research Program

Specialist II Senior Delineator

Senior Elec Data Proc Acq Spec Tech

Staff Information Systems Analyst Specialist

Staff Services Analyst Staff Services Manager

I and III Stationary Engineer

Entry level classifications and estimated number of positions expected to open for hire in the next 12 months

Custodian Office Assistant Office Technician Staff Services Analyst

No estimate of expected number of vacancies

Use of LEAP classifications: Accountant Trainee Assistant Information Systems Analyst Attorney Custodian Office Assistant Office Technician Program Technician Staff Services Analyst

LEAP Coordinator contact informationKevin SilvasPhone: (916) 376-5123Email: Kevin.Silvas@dgs.ca.gov

How many Student Assistants do you have? 7No specific contact person for student assistants

Disability Advisory Committee ChairTanya Little(916) 376-4936Email: Tanya.Little@dgs.ca.gov

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Address: 1515 S Street, North Building, Sacramento, CA 95811

Mission of Cal HR: To provide exceptional human resources leadership and services with integrity, respect and accountability to state departments and all current and prospective employees.

What makes CalHR a good place for a qualified person with a disability to work?CalHR continually works to foster inclusiveness for persons with disabilities (PWDs), and endeavors to educate and sensitize employees to issues pertaining to PWDs. We have increased the numbers of PWDs in our department and, thus the increase has created further awareness.

Number of full-time employees : 288

Classifications Currently Recruiting for: Associate Personnel Analyst Legal Counsel Legal Secretary Office Technician (Typing)

Personnel Program Analyst Senior Programmer Analyst Staff Personnel Program

Analyst Staff Services Analyst

Entry Level Classifications CalHR uses: Office Technician (Typing and

General) Personnel Technician I Personnel Specialist Accounting Technician

Accountant Trainee Assistant Information Systems

Analyst Staff Services Analyst

Anticipated New Hires: 79 positions expected to open up in the next 12 months (based on last year’s hires). Note: We had some new positions in addition to recruitments based on attrition.

Use of LEAP Classifications: Office Technician (General and Typing) Legal Counsel and Labor Relations Counsel (Use Attorney list as

appropriate) Accountant Trainee Assistant Information Systems Analyst Staff Services Analyst

CalHR’s LEAP Coordinator: Jacquelyn SandersPhone: (916) 324-1128 Email: Jacquelyn.sanders@calhr.ca.gov

Use of Student Assistants:We have 5 student assistants. We do not have one specific contact person for student assistants but questions can be directed to the Human Resources Office at 916-322-2203.

Disability Advisory Committee Chair: Tracy Caldwell(916) 445-9760

Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)  

Addresses/Location(s): Central Office: 721 Capital Mall, Sacramento, Ca 95814 with various offices throughout the state.

Mission of DOR:       Vision: Employment, independence and equality for all Californians with disabilities.

Mission: The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.

What makes your department a good place for a qualified person with a disability to work?Our Department invests in our staff and provides an innovating work environment.

Number of Fulltime Employees: Approx. 1,700

Classifications for which you are currently hiring: Custodian, Office Technician (Typing), Staff Services Analyst

Entry level classifications and estimated number of positions you expect to open for hire in the next 12 months: N/A or unknown

 What LEAP classifications do you use?    Office Assistant (General) Office Technician (General) Office Technician (Typing) Staff Services Analyst (General)    

LEAP Coordinator contact information:      Victoria Medina-PerezPhone: (916) 558-5575Email:Victoria.MedinaPerez@dor.ca.gov                            Use of Student Assistants: NA or unknownMichelle DavisPhone: (916) 558-5551Email: Michelle.davis@dor.ca.gov

Disability Advisory Committee Chair:                Steven Newcomb Phone: (916) 558-5409 Email: Steven.Newcomb@dor.ca.gov

California Department of Social Services (DSS)

Address/Location: 744 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814Out-stationed offices: Over 30 locations statewide, including the Bay area, San Diego, Fresno, and the greater Los Angeles area.

Mission: To serve, aid and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility and foster independence.

Key programs for persons with disabilities: Robust Reasonable Accommodation Program to assure that qualified individuals with a disability are provided with the necessary resources to reach their full potential in the workplace.Employee Assistance Program to help with daily challenges and difficult situations to foster a healthy lifestyle.Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP), an alternate selection process designed to facilitate the recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities. 

Number of full-time employees: Approximately 4,200

Classifications for which you are currently hiring:

Office Technician (General) Office Technician (Typing) Office Assistant (Typing) Assoc. Information Systems

Analyst Senior Legal Typist Accountant Trainee Staff Services Manager I Staff Services Analyst

(General) Disability Evaluation Analyst

Assoc. Governmental Program Analyst

Research Analyst II (General) Attorney III Administrative Law Judge Medical Consultant Licensing Program Analyst Investigator Program Technician II

Entry level classifications currently hiring:

Clerical: Office Assistant (General and

Typing) Office Technician (General and

Typing)

Technical: Program Technician II Accountant Trainee Analytical: Staff Services Analyst

(General) Licensing Program Analyst Disability Evaluation Analyst

LEAP classifications used:LEAP classifications are mainly used at the Office Assistant and Office Technician level to provide an entry point into state service.

Student Assistants:Student Assistants may be hired two ways:Through state service directly on the official State payroll, orthrough an associated college program, such as University Enterprises Incorporated, which is provided by California State University, Sacramento.

The Disability Advisory Committee Chair:Kristina Niemi Phone: (916) 651-7088 Email: Kristina.niemi@dss.ca.gov.

The Department of Social Services offers the opportunity to work with a purpose, and make an impact on millions of Californians on a daily basis. CDSS has more than 4,200 employees and offers many career choices in locations throughout California. We are committed to the growth and potential of each of our employees, and offer training and career paths for our dedicated civil servants!

State Personnel Board (SPB)

Address: 801 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814

Mission: To become California’s Employer of Choice

What makes SPB a good place for a qualified person with a disability to work? The State Personnel Board (SPB) oversees the merit-based, job-related recruitment and selection process for the hiring of state employees. SPB audits departments to ensure merit system compliance and investigates and adjudicates alleged violations of civil service law filed by employees, applicants, and members of the public.

Number of full-time employees: 56

Classifications for which you are currently hiring: Associate Personnel Analyst

Entry level classifications and estimated number of positions expected to open for hire in the next 12 months: Unknown

Use of LEAP classifications:Office Technician, Staff Services Analyst, Attorney

LEAP Coordinator contact information Jacquelyn SandersPhone: 916-324-1128Email: Jacquelyn.Sanders@calhr.ca.gov

Use of Student Assistants : How many Student Assistants do you have? Two

Contact person for Student Assistant positions:University Enterprises, Inc.ueijobs@csus.eduhttp://www.enterprises.csus.edu/human-resources/ueijobs/

Disability Advisory Committee Contact:

Jacquelyn Sanders, ChairPhone: (916) 324-1128Email: Jacquelyn.Sanders@calhr.ca.gov

Department of Water Resources

Address/Location:Department of Water Resources (DWR) has offices throughout the State of California, including headquarters in Downtown Sacramento, and other locations in the greater Sacramento area, West Sacramento, Bakersfield, Byron, Fresno, Red Bluff, Glendale, Gustine, Oroville, and Pearblossom.

Mission:To sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people, and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

Vision: The Department of Water Resources respected for its competence, dedicated to its mission, and composed of expert, well-trained, loyal employees.

Classifications for which you are currently hiring:

As a multi-mission Department, career paths exist for office support staff, human resources, fiscal, business services, and information technology professionals, environmental scientists, engineers, attorneys, trades and crafts occupations, and more.

Entry level classifications and estimated number of positions expected to open for hire in the next 12 months:

Please visit the Department of Water Resources (DWR) outreach table at the Symposium for a listing of classifications currently under recruitment.

Use of LEAP classifications:

DWR uses LEAP classifications including Office Assistant, Office Technician, and Staff Services Analyst.

DWR LEAP Coordinator: Karen Parr Phone: (916) 653-6952, TTY, (916) 653-6934Email: karen.parr@water.ca.gov.

Use of Student Assistants:DWR also utilizes Student Assistants based on need throughout the organization. For more information on Student Assistant positions, please contact: Claire Chung(916) 653-7550TTY (916) 653-6934clair.chung@water.ca.gov

Disability Advisory Committee:DWR has an active Disability Advisory Committee (DAC). DAC is responsible for raising awareness to the many benefits of employing and retaining persons with disabilities as well as advising management on issues, policies, and program activities that impact DWR’s employees with disabilities.

For more information on DWR’s DAC, please contact:Raymond Sanchez, DAC ChairPhone: (916) 653-6952; TTY (916) 653-6934Email: raymond.sancez@water.ca.gov.