Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Sacramento, United States - State of California

Description

Job Description and Duties

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team.

Are you self-motivated? Independent? Under the direction of the Enforcement Chief, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) / Staff Services Analyst (SSA) performs various analytical duties for the enforcement division.

The AGPA / SSA must excel as a team player and be cooperative and open-minded when working with others.

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

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey.

CalCareers Exams:
Once you find the job you want, we need to learn more about you. We will evaluate your education, experience, abilities, and knowledge through an assessment. The assessment process can take many forms, including an interview or exam, depending on the job.

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

Working Conditions

The incumbent is expected to work 40 hours per week throughout the year and may be required to work specified hours based on the business needs of the office.

To meet with enforcement staff throughout California, the incumbent will travel throughout the state, usually three to four times per year.

Travel may be for one or several consecutive days. The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license, drive safely, and adhere to all road laws.

When participating in enforcement sting and sweep operations, the incumbent may occasionally work under difficult conditions and be exposed to extremes in temperature, high noise levels, storage containers, and large vehicle.

The incumbent must exercise excellent interpersonal skills, professionalism, sound judgment, initiative, independence, accuracy in performing tasks, and handle multiple priorities and deadlines while working cooperatively with others.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• 
  ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
• 
  STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details


Job Code #:
JC-430754


Position #(s):

XXX

Working Title:
Case Management Analyst


Classification:

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


Shall Consider:

STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
$3, $4,561.00 A

$3, $4,933.00 B

$4, $5,916.00 C

# of Positions:

Multiple


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Facility:
Bureau of Household Goods and Services

Department Information

The Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Household Goods and Services (Bureau) is a small state agency located in Natomas with easy freeway access and FREE parking.

The Bureau protects and serves California consumers by licensing and regulating over 42,000 businesses globally, from small single-person businesses to major corporations.

The Bureau provides consumer protection by conducting investigations, proactive stings and sweeps for unlicensed activity, testing products to ascertain if they meet required standards, educating applicants and licensees, and initiating disciplinary action against businesses who violate Bureau laws regulations.

If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees.

DCA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in carrying out its consumer protection mission, and DCA solidifies this commitment starting with its recruitment efforts.

DCA enriches its diversity through a workforce that reflects the population it serves, delivers successful results through inclusive team work where all contributions are valued, ensures every employee receives fair opportunities to succeed, and enables all employees to do their best by providing access to tools, resources, information, equipment and career development.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

This is a CORI sensitive position. To perform the duties of this position, the employee must have fingerprint clearance.

Title 11, section 703(d) California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring.

In accordance to DCA's CORI procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position.

The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license, drive safely, and adhere to all road laws.

The position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

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: 5/16/2024

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.

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 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:

Department of Consumer Affairs

Attn:
Recruitment Technician, JC# 430754, GP

1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321

Sacramento, CA 95834

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Consumer Affairs

Recruitment Technician, JC# 430754, GP

1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321

Sacramento, CA 95834

Please note:
The drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.

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 -It is essential to read this advertisement in its entirety. Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this position. Applications received without an SOQ or with an SOQ that does not comply with the instructions will be disqualified.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Copy and paste the prompts below into a Word document and provide a detailed narrative response explaining your experience, training, and ability to perform the tasks below:

• Provide a detailed account of your data analysis experience, training, and the frequency in which you performed data analysis. Include experience developing reports in an enforcement system (e.g., CAS, Excel, QBIRT), validating the data, and preparing reports for stakeholders. Discuss any issues with the process and how you resolved them.
• Provide a detailed account of your mentoring and training experience. Include information on tools you developed and how you adjust your training style to account for different learning styles and experience levels.

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:

• Successful experience in an enforcement program compiling statistics and reviewing performance for reports and presentations.
• Experience auditing and training staff on data entry, such as issuing citations, making notes for case files, and transmitting information to the Attorney General's Office.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.


Hiring Unit Contact:
Marie Gouthier

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

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

Additional Instructions

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification ), please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package.

Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S.

mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD

Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.

Multiple positions may become available.


Electronic Submission:
Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.

U

S Postal Service Mail:
Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.


Hand Delivery:
Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.

Please note the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted.

If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, please contact For all other questions, regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer unit at

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.