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State of California

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

State of California, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828


Under direction of a Staff Services Manager I, the Public Records Act Redaction Analyst performs the more complex duties by accessing records and files maintained by the Office of Internal Affairs and/or the Office of Legal Affairs. The incumbent reviews and analyzes confidential records and files, and operates software and equipment to redact text, images, speech, sounds, or other types of information. The incumbent responds to and fulfills Public Records Act requests.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

The California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real-time updates throughout the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application's progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.com or DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, this is in reference to Job Requisition (JR) 1905.

This advertisement is for Associate Governmental Program Analyst / Staff Services Analyst positions located at HQ/Office of Public Records in Bakersfield, Kern County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-400-5393/5157-XXX.

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

Working Conditions

The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate a high degree of initiative, professionalism, tact and confidentiality.

Occasional travel required to Department work locations statewide as necessary.Knowledge of principles, practices and trends of public and business administration, and management and supportive staff services such as budgeting, personnel, and management analysis, government functions and organization and methods and techniques of effective leadership.Ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems, develop and evaluate alternatives, analyze data, and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas. Ability to gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work. Ability to coordinate the work of others, act as a team or conference leader and appear before legislative another committee.Ability to take technical and legal information and present it to layman clearly and logically. Incumbent must be able to write documents in English and at a high school level and must be able to speak clearly and effectively in a large group setting.Ability to evaluate situations accurately and take effective action, compile clear and comprehensive reports, deal tactfully with a wide range of inquiries, and apply specific laws, rules and office policies and procedures.Knowledge of computer, and basic office equipment, hand-held computing devices and scanning/copier equipment.Demonstrated ability to act independently, maintain open-mindedness and flexibility, tactfully make sound business decisions and willingness to assume leadership during the Staff Services Manager I absence. Ability to communicate technical legal information to various Department staff clearly and concisely.Ability to learn rapidly, follow directions, communicate effectively with other staff and those contacted in the workplace. Ability to exhibit professional work habits such as punctuality, skill, neatness, and dependability. Ability to make satisfactory progress in a prescribed training program. Ability to interpret written material, edit written material, write effectively, and analyze written and numerical data accurately.All of the essential functions of the Associate Governmental Program Analyst require reaching, grasping, the repetitive motion of keyboarding, sitting/standing for lengthy periods of time and near acuity viewing ability.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYSTSTAFF SERVICES ANALYSTAdditional Documents

Job Application Package ChecklistDuty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:JC-455594

Position #(s):065-400-5393-XXX

Working Title:Associate Governmental Program Analyst

Classification:ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A

Shall Consider:STAFF SERVICES ANALYST$3,749.00 - $4,698.00 A$4,059.00 - $5,081.00 B$4,868.00 - $6,093.00 C

# of Positions:Multiple

Work Location:Kern County

Telework:Hybrid

Job Type:Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:8:00AM - 5:00PM

Work Week:Monday - Friday

Department InformationVisionWe enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

MissionTo facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

DIVISION OF CORRECTIONAL POLICY RESEARCH AND INTERNAL OVERSIGHTOFFICE OF PUBLIC RECORDS

Special RequirementsCDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Application InstructionsCompleted 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: 11/21/2024Who May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 ApplyComplete 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. 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:

Department of Corrections & RehabilitationCDCR Hiring Support - PostalAttn: CDCR Hiring SupportP.O. Box 942883

Sacramento , CA 94283-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Corrections & RehabilitationCDCR Hiring Support - Drop-offCDCR Hiring Support10000 Goethe Rd, Application Drop Box(Drop off not available on weekends and holidays)Sacramento , CA 95827

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). 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" section below for specific requirements.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications .

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:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valuedExperience working with confidential information and maintaining confidentialityExperience working with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe ProExperience with electronic redactionHighly detail-orientedAbility to complete assignments on time and meet competing deadlinesAbility to work independently as well as collaborate on a teamExtensive experience with Excel (i.e. reporting, sorting, filtering, etc.)Customer services (i.e. professional communication/correspondence with external/internal stakeholders and customers)Ability to research, analyze, and problem-solve

BenefitsBenefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at Salary & Benefits .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at Merit System Principles - An Overview - CalHR .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Human Resources Contact:Tana Ferentheil(279) 210-3903tana.ferentheil@cdcr.ca.gov

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:Office of Civil Rights(916) 255-0458M_CivilRights@cdcr.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.

Statement of Qualifications

The SOQ should be typed, Arial 12-point font, and no more than two pages in length. Place your name and the JC number in the right hand corner of the page, and address the prompt below.

Please describe your experience, knowledge, and training as it pertains to the Desirable Qualifications, and how they best qualify you for this position.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Associate Governmental Program Analyst, before applying to the position, you must first take and pass the Associate Governmental Program Analyst exam .

To obtain list eligibility for the Staff Services Analyst, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the Staff Services Analyst exam .

Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.