associate governmental program analyst - Fresno, United States - State of California

Description

Job Posting: Regional Producer Engagement Specialist

Department of Food & Agriculture

JC Regional Producer Engagement Specialist
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5, $6,907.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

The Inspection Services Division is recruiting to fill one (1) Associate Governmental Program Analyst position located in Fresno County.

The hiring unit has established the following internal cut-off dates for this Job Control:

September 15, 2023

October 15, 2023

November 15, 2023

Applications will be reviewed after each date listed above, and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) serves as an independent field analyst who collects, analyzes, and evaluates complex data collected from California food producers, distributors, processors, food hubs or other value chain partners. The Regional Producer Engagement Specialists work with CDFA Farm to School Regional Network Leads, the CDFA Farm to School Network, and regional partners to create solutions that serve the California school food community and advance CDFA's Farm to School Roadmap.

This position will serve the San Joaquin Region which includes the following counties: Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare, Kern and Inyo.

•Design, create, evaluate, and refine a community asset mapping tool within the California Farm to School Network Region. This includes conducting a landscape analysis of California school food stakeholders like producers, distributors, processors, food hubs, or other value chain stakeholders.

•Once collected, utilize data to create and present reports for CDFA internal stakeholders as well as regional stakeholders. Analyze the data to develop potential policy and administrative solutions and make recommendations to best achieve program goals. Reports will succinctly analyze stakeholder input and identify areas for collaboration across local, regional, and state resources, and make program policy recommendations on a regional and statewide basis.

•As needed, Regional Producer Engagement Specialists will design, test, implement, and evaluate new solutions to support stakeholder needs.

•Develop and implement the California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, which includes making recommendations on grant program design and implementation based on data collected during ongoing landscape analysis; creating opportunities for public information sessions regarding grant application; and creating, implementing, and evaluating scoring criteria for funding. Once funding is distributed, create regular check-in schedules, interview scripts, data collection tools, evaluation schedules, and reports on grant progress, successes, and challenges.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

The duties of this job are performed indoors 75% of the time. The incumbent in this position teleworks at least 90% of the time. The incumbent is supplied with the necessary tools and supplies to perform the assigned duties, including, but not limited to, a cell phone, a laptop computer with various software programs, and a multifunction print/scan/copy machine.

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA's Telework Policy. Travel by private vehicle, State vehicle or public transportation to various locations throughout the State such as conferences, site visits or outreach events may be required. A valid driver's license is required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

The State of Qualification (SOQ) is requested to elicit information regarding each applicant's interest and experience in relation to this position. The completed SOQ should not be more than two (2) pages, using Arial, and 12-point font size. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ. An SOQ that does NOT conform to the specifications or is incomplete will not be considered.

1. Describe how your education and work experience demonstrates your ability to serve as Regional Producer Engagement Specialist for the California Farm to School Network.

2. What does equity in agriculture mean to you, and how do you feel you could contribute to expanding efforts at CDFA to address equity in agriculture?