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California Department of State Hospitals

ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)

California Department of State Hospitals, Los Angeles, California, United States,


Under the direction of the Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor), the incumbent performs the more difficult semi-professional accounting work in the establishment and maintenance of accounts and records for specialized agency activities, departmental systems, and for central fiscal control activities; maintenance of a segment of an accounting function for Metropolitan State Hospital; and do other related work.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

Please carefully read the MQs for the position before taking the exam to make sure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.Official Exam Bulletin:

Accountant 1 Specialist _ 0PB31 (ca.gov)You will find additional information about the job in the

Duty Statement .Working Conditions

Face Coverings:

While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.Telework:

In Office - The potential for and extent of telework opportunities are at the discretion of the hiring manager for the specific department with which the individual is working. Further inquiries may be directed to the hiring manager during the onsite interview.Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST)Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-427070Position #(s):

487-541-4177-XXXWorking Title:

Accountant I (Specialist)-Accounting Dept (A/R Desk)- Metropolitan State HospitalClassification:

ACCOUNTANT I (SPECIALIST) $3,708.00 - $4,641.00 A# of Positions:

1Work Location:

Los Angeles CountyTelework:

In OfficeJob Type:

Permanent, Full TimeFacility:

DSH - MetropolitanDepartment Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

DSH Recruitment SurveyDepartment Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.govSpecial Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from

MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.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: 4/22/2024Who May Apply:

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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:

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.govHuman Resources Contact:Selection Services Unit(562) 474-2595MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.govCalifornia 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.

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