Associate Governmental Program Analyst

Job Description and Duties

• This is a REPOST. Please do not re-apply if you have previously applied to this advertisement, your application is being considered.

The Position is headquartered in Sacramento.

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) who oversees the Title IIIB Supportive Services & Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) units in the Supportive Services Bureau, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs a variety of functions intended to carry out the mission of the California Department of Aging (CDA) and the Older Adults Program Branch.

The AGPA provides leadership to the Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) sites which include Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and their service providers, and other local subgrantees.

The analyst will serve as an Employment Program Analyst and will work in a team environment and in collaboration/coordination with representatives from other teams and support staff.

The analyst is responsible for sharing team leadership for the various team responsibilities such as provision of technical assistance, program assessment and compliance, program support, policy, procedures and regulations, and contract administration.

These responsibilities require the analyst to participate in and support the vision, mission, and goals for the SCSEP Team and recognize issues that need to be brought to the team's attention.

The analyst is a full participant in team decision-making, strategy formulation, and problem resolution process.

These responsibilities require a high level of analytic and writing ability in addition to communication skills and a broad knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and training to assist older adults seeking job training skills and unsubsidized employment.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.

The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.

The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is hybrid and eligible for telework up to three days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required.

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

The physical work location of the position is designated at the department's headquarters location, a three-story building and standard office modular workspace located in Natomas.

The duties of the position require sitting for long periods of time while using a personal computer, reviewing documents, and attending meetings whether they are digital (i.e., Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams, etc.) or in person.

Occasional to moderate travel as necessary up to 25%

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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  ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-412682

Position #(s):

Working Title:
Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Hybrid Option

Classification:

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$5, $7,114.00 A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State.

The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program.

Recognizing that California's over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-14-19 calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by December The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations, and philanthropy to build environments that promote healthy aging.

CDA will play an integral part in the development and implementation of the Master Plan.

To learn more about CDA, visit:

To learn more about the Master Plan, visit:
To learn more about the Master Plan for Aging activities and status, visit:

To learn more about the Master Plan and the Governor's Executive Order, visit:

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: 5/28/2024

Who 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 When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Department of Aging

Attn:
Human Resources JC-412682

2880 Gateway Oaks, Suite 200

Sacramento, CA 95833

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Department of Aging

Human Resources JC-412682

2880 Gateway Oaks, Suite 200

Sacramento, CA 95833

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -A Statement of Qualification is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications Instructions" section below for specific requirements.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams platform.
• Experience in conducting effective public presentations.
• Experience with contract management, policy/procedure writing and steakholder engagement.
• Experience drafting correspondence (i.e. writing memos, letters, emails)
• Experience in applying research methods to create knowledge and understanding.

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout California.

To learn more benefits for State employees, visit the Benefit Summary , page on the CalHR website.

CDA is located close to downtown and is easily accessible from various main thoroughfares (i.e., Interstate-5 and Interstate-80).

Employees enjoy a great team environment with amenities including:
FREE PARKING and close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Branch

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.

You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer

California Relay Service:
TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE

NOTE:
Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

DISCLAIMER:
Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ as required may be screened out from the selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications" and include full name (Last, First)
• The original SOQ questions must be listed in the SOQ document
• Criteria/Question(s) must be answered in numerical order
• Font must be Arial 12-point
• Not to exceed two pages
• Single-spaced

CRITERIA:

• Describe your knowledge and experience serving older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
• Describe your work experience, including number of years, educational background and training that has prepared you to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Describe your experience with the State contracts and/or grant management process.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Establish Eligibility:

Current state employees with a status as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst or lateral transfers in an equivalent class, former State employees who can reinstate into this class or persons who are reachable on a current employment list for this classification are eligible to apply.

• IMPORTANTIf you have not yet completed the first criteria of establishing List Eligibility, please see the following link(s) for directions in taking the CalHR exam before applying for the position:Click here to open the link to the Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam

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NOTE:

If you are taking an online exam for the first time, print your score after you have completed the exam; scores are not updated in your CalCareer account immediately.)

Applicants not familiar with the State of California exam process, may wish to review

3 Steps to a State Job

Additionally, applicants may consider:
Reviewing the Associate Governmental Program Analyst Class Specifications;

Reviewing the Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam Bulletin;

Previewing the Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.

Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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