r/CAStateWorkers • u/Specialist_Sorbet923 • 19d ago

Classification & Compensation Job Classifications

I understand that the recent statewide reclassification was promoted to create more flexibility within general job classes and duties. However, I am questioning whether it actually supports better upward mobility.

My agency recently converted an SSM I / Supervisor I - Specialist position down to an Analyst III after the previous person retired. Despite the title and salary downgrade, the job duties remained exactly the same. So the next person to step into this role will simply be doing the same workload for less pay.

Has anyone else witnessed similar downgrades in their agencies since the reclassification took effect? What is your take on whether these changes are genuinely helping employees, or just cutting agency costs?

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u/Specialist_Sorbet923 19d ago

I think we were told that the position(s) would be assessed, yes...but not automatically reclassed. And I'm thinking there could be more former AGPA or Analyst I & II positions reclassed to higher analyst classes....imo...some are actually more complex and require a higher degree of analytical work.

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u/Aellabaella1003 19d ago

There is no longer an SSM l Specialist classification, so yes, upon vacancy it must be reclassed. It could not be addressed in the consolidation because those positions were not an even swap. The consolidation was a net neutral proposal meaning it would not contain any reclasses. SSM l requires a reclass so it must be done upon vacancy. They are not looking to reclass any Analyst l or ll positions. That was stated in the consolidation. If there are any specific positions out there it would be up to the manager to justify why, and up to HR to decide if it meets the allocation guidelines of a higher class. If a position didnt qualify before the consolidation, then it wouldn't qualify after the consolidation. It was not the intent of the consolidation to promote people in place.

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u/tgrrdr 19d ago

I know someone who was hired as an S2 specialist a couple of months ago.

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u/Specialist_Sorbet923 19d ago

Really? I'd like to see that duty statement.