Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, Chief of the Internal Operations Unit (IOU), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) develops, monitors, and maintains the Program Support Division’s (PSD) budget and fiscal reporting systems, independently handles complex program and accounting assignments, and acts as a lead on special fiscal and budgetary projects. The AGPA also provides consultation and direction to division chiefs regarding PSD accounting and budgetary updates and requirements.

The Staff Services Analyst (SSA) classification is distinguished from the Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Associate Personnel Analyst classification by the scope of responsibility, complexity of work performed, independence of action, decision-making, and level of supervision received. This classification consists of three alternate ranges and as the SSA advances within the classification ranges, their responsibilities are expected to show broader knowledge of the work environment, and organizational and/or departmental requirements while the scope of work increases.

The SSA works under the supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, Chief of the IOU.

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Working Conditions

Telework Information :

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

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Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) .  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #478608  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email [email protected] for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with some degree of independence.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Can provide technical advice and consultative services to various levels of staff.
• Knowledge and experience with budget processes.
• Knowledge and experience with State Budget process and fiscal reporting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions:

Visit for instructions. When completing the SOQ, title the page “Statement of Qualifications” and include your name and the Job Control number at the top of each page. When completing the SOQ please include all relevant experience, education, and training relevant to the question and explain your answer thoroughly. Responses should be no longer than two pages in total length, single-spaced, and 12-point Arial font. Your SOQ mus t address the following:

1. Based on the Duty Statement, describe your skills, experience, education, and training that makes you the best candidate for this position. 
2. Describe your analytical experience in one or more of these areas: (Analytical experience is the process of studying a complex situation or issue to gain a better understanding and develop options to solve it ). 

• Budgeting : Effectively planning the use of resources (people, supplies, funds). 
• Management analysis : Examining how funds are allocated, how tasks are coordinated and how decisions are made within an organization. 
• Personnel : Conducting Human Resources activities. 
• Planning : Developing goals and objectives, as well as the steps necessary to analyze, implement, assess, and monitor a program, project, or organizational unit. 
• Program evaluation : Measuring the level of success, effectiveness, or efficiency through development and utilization of tools such as assessments, performance metrics, or evaluation criteria. 
• Policy analysis : Evaluating current and alternative options, forecasting outcomes, and providing recommendations to decision makers based on evidence and analysis. 

For each, please include the position(s) in which you performed these duties and the start and end dates (month and year) of each position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting .  Any applications received that  do not provide a written response to the SOQ may be rejected .

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