Lists the accomplishments and long term goals of the State of California HR Modernization project as of July 2008.
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Accomplishments and Goals
1. Accomplishments that have Streamlined the Hiring Process Reinvent the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) classification to: allow college graduates to go directly to highest pay level; and, provide new testing on-line and available 24/7;
2. Accomplishments that have Streamlined the Hiring Process Streamlined outdated requirements for hiring and retention. Examples include: additional allocation and pay processes were delegated directly to departments; and, allow candidates to transfer their eligibility between departmental lists to increase the candidate pool.
3. Accomplishments that have Streamlined the Hiring Process An open, non-promotional Staff Services Manager I examination resulted in over 2,600 candidates and departments can now recruit outside candidates. In the process of streamlining and updating the Information Technology classifications.
4. Accomplishments that have Streamlined the Hiring Process Sponsored executive and personnel forums for HR staff, department and agency leaders to identify and prioritize pain points in the HR process. Development of Environmental Scientist consortium examination in progress.
5. Accomplishments that have Streamlined the Hiring Process Sponsored legislation to allow state retirees and others who have left state government to compete in Career Executive Assignment examinations. Rule of 3 ranks eligible list pilot approved by State Personnel Board on June 10, 2008.
6. Accomplishments that will Contribute to a Better Civil Service System Completed nationwide HR reform/ competency based classification best practices research. Develop a competency based classification model for 175 distinct scientist classifications that will be consolidated into one broad classification.
7. Accomplishments that will Contribute to a Better Civil Service System Co-sponsored the California State University leadership development forum, Leadership for the Government Executive.
8. Accomplishments that will Contribute to a Better Civil Service System Offered training classes to all state departments in Workforce Planning, Strategic Planning, and Performance Measurement. Assisted Senators Ashburn and Perata with their Workforce Planning forum held in February, 2008.
9. Accomplishments that will Contribute to a Better Civil Service System Co-sponsored a Workforce Planning Conference on April 15, 2008 for Department Directors and their staff. HR Modernization is identifying customized off the shelf low-cost solutions for HR systems automation .
10. Short-Term Goals to be Accomplished in the next 6-18 Months Reduce the number of classifications (currently 4,200) by collapsing classes. Abolish approximately 1,000 unused classifications. Adopt a streamlined process for hiring licensed professionals.
11. Short-Term Goals to be Accomplished in the next 6-18 Months Establish a pilot to consolidate department specific manager and supervisory classifications and examine on an open basis. Market California as an Employer of Choice.
12. Short-Term Goals to be Accomplished in the next 6-18 Months Make the states jobs easier to understand and the application, hiring, and appointment processes simplified and accelerated. Develop and make available a user friendly website that applicants can easily navigate through. The States own Monster.com is nearing completion www.jobs.ca.gov ).
13. Short-Term Goals to be Accomplished in the next 6-18 Months Change the examinations for other classifications to the proven Staff Services Analyst model. Establish training academies and certification programs for human resource professionals and managers and supervisors.
14. Short-Term Goals to be Accomplished in the next 6-18 Months Develop coordinated recruitment and outreach activities with all departments. Partner with community and state colleges to address California government workforce needs. Assist all departments with workforce planning efforts.
15. Long-Term Goals to be Accomplished in the next 2-5 Years Create a competency based classification system for managers and supervisors. Design and implement testing, compensation, training, and performance assessment programs based on these competencies.
16. Long-Term Goals to be Accomplished in the next 2-5 Years Create a model pay program that recognizes an individuals job-related value and allows compensation based on these assets (e.g., higher degree, job related certifications, specified performance factors).
17. Long-Term Goals to be Accomplished in the next 2-5 Years Create broad occupational groups for classification purposes. Automate HR systems to better: recruit, classify, track, and compensate all state employees; and, include on-line integrated tools to assist state managers and supervisors in recruiting and hiring, and evaluating and managing.
18. Long-Term Goals to be Accomplished in the next 2-5 Years Build a collaborative state workforce development resource that leverages the states higher education resources community college, state, and UC systems.
Editor's Notes
#2: DAVE: So, weve talked about the State as an employer in general and who weve got working for us. Lets talk about our current HR system. (read slide). We have 4200 classifications! The State employs about 3000 scientists and we have over 300 classifications for them.