- Position is in a high-rise building
- This position is eligible for telework 3 days per week under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. The Conservancy has a telework policy for Headquarter (HQ) employees, that allows staff to telework up to 3 days per week. A computer for teleworking can be provided if needed. All Headquarters employees are required to be in the office twice a week, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- Office setting; Monday through Friday; prolonged periods of sitting (or standing, if preferred).
- Work on a computer up to 8 hours a day. May be asked to work a hybrid work schedule including in-office and at-home workdays with regular and predictable attendance.
- Outdoor work is occasionally necessary; work environment may involve a range of climatic and physical conditions such as exposure to rain, heat, cold, fumes, dust, air contaminants, stinging insects, poison oak, and rattlesnakes; and/or work around water.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
- May require working in occasional confrontational situations with project partners, grantees, or members of the public.
- Expected to multitask, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities in a cooperative manner
- Expected to attend and participate in meetings with staff of other agencies, and grantees.
- Travel via automobile or plane to meetings and project sites may be required during project development, management, and/or monitoring; work may involve dealing with a range of traffic conditions.
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STAFF SERVICES ANALYST - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
- Eligibility Exam: Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency.
- The State application (STD 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. The Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, job duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to completely fill out the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678) will result in disqualification.
- A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see " Required Application Package Documents" section below for more information.
- If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, Diploma/transcripts (official/unofficial) will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.
- Cover letter - Please provide a cover letter describing your interest in and suitability for the position. Your cover letter should address the desirable qualifications listed in the announcement above, if applicable, and other information you would like the hiring manager to know. Please limit your cover letter to one page. Writing proficiency and content expressed via this cover letter will be used in the application evaluation process.
- 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.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Other -
- Other -
- Statement of Qualifications -
- Statement of Qualifications -
- Education or experience in any field related to the Conservancy's work: Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, City or Regional Planning, Natural Resource Management, Architecture, Economics, Geography, Biology, Earth Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience managing projects, programs, or events, including tracking schedules and deliverables.
- Lived or work experience engaging with historically underserved communities and responding to those communities' concerns and issues.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
- Experience developing budgets and tracking expenditures relative to a budget.
- Experience researching, summarizing, and analyzing information and/or data.
- Sound written and verbal presentation skills.
- Willingness as a learner to do routine or detailed work to learn the practical application of administrative principles; demonstrated capacity for development as evidenced by work history, academic attainment, participation in school or other activities, or by well-defined occupational interests; willingness and ability to accept increasing responsibility.
- Bilingual speaker of a language used by large numbers of people in California.
- Pension through CALPERS
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Medical benefits into retirement
- Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
- Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave) and Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
- School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Click on the link to complete the
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
- A candidate pool may be established to fill subsequent vacancies.
- Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.
- Priority will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.
- Qualified candidates must be in a reachable rank on an employment list for the Staff Services Analyst.
- In order to be on the reachable rank and eligible for this position, candidates must have taken the Staff Services Analyst online exam within the past 12 months (see link below). If you are not currently on the Staff Services Analyst eligibility list, please take the online exam.
- To take the Staff Services Analyst exam, click this link: or the Staff Services Analyst LEAP exam, click this link:
- If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.
- If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks from the final file date, you may assume another applicant has filled the position. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.
Staff services Analyst - Oakland, United States - State of California
Description
Job Description and DutiesLove the North Coast, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the environment? This might be the job for you
The State Coastal Conservancy has two exciting opportunities for you to join us in protecting California's iconic lands and waters, restoring vital habitats, and increasing inclusive and equitable enjoyment of the coast and shoreline.
The Conservancy works with others on multi-benefit projects located along the coast of California, within coastal watersheds, and/or within the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.
The two new Project Support Analysts will assist with disbursing state funding and managing projects to acquire and protect natural and agricultural lands, restore and enhance habitats and ecosystems, design and build trails and other recreational facilities, plan and implement climate adaptation projects, implement urban greening projects, provide environmental education, and improve public access for historically underserved communities in the North Coast Region and San Francisco Bay Area.
Tasks will include soliciting and reviewing grant applications, reviewing documents related to projects, writing and presenting staff recommendations for Conservancy Board approval, developing grant agreements in cooperation with legal staff, ensuring that all conditions of the grant agreement are met, reviewing invoices, and monitoring the progress of projects.
The new staff members will be part of the North Coast or San Francisco Bay Area regional team at the Conservancy, and will work with grantees, partner agencies, organizations, tribes, and community groups.
These positions are located in Oakland, CA. These positions are limited term assignments for a duration of 12 months.Applications received without ALL the required items (state application STD. 678 copy of diploma and/or transcripts (official/unofficial), cover letter and SOQ), will NOT receive further consideration for this position. SCC will not review attached resumes in lieu of the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678). Failure to fill out the Employment History section of the State Application (STD 678) will result in disqualification.
In order to be eligible for this position, candidates must have taken the Staff Services Analyst online exam within the past 12 months To take the Staff Services Analyst exam, click this link: or the Staff Services Analyst LEAP exam, click this link: If you are not currently on the Staff Services Analyst eligibility list, please take the online exam.
Candidates on the Staff Serves Analyst list who have a BA or BS are eligible for Range C, salary range $4, $5,916.00 per month.
This advertisement will be used for these and other permanent and/or limited term vacancies that may occur at the State Coastal Conservancy during the life of the certification list.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-429603
Position #(s):
Working Title:
Project Support Analyst
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
$3, $4,561.00 A
$3, $4,933.00 B
$4, $5,916.00 C
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Coastal Conservancy is a state agency that undertakes and supports projects to protect, restore and enhance coastal resources, promote resilience to climate change impacts, and increase opportunities for the public to enjoy the coast.
The Conservancy works along the entire length of California's coast and within the watersheds of rivers and streams that extend inland from the coast.
The Conservancy also works throughout the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area and the entire Santa Ana River watershed.The Conservancy awards and oversees grants to local governments, other state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes, using various types of funding, including bond funds, federal funds, and mitigation fees.
The Conservancy is a small agency of 81 dedicated, experienced employees who work collaboratively and creatively to achieve the Conservancy's mission.
The Conservancy office is located in Oakland, California, near 12th Street BART.Department Website:
Special Requirements
To take the eligibility exam, click on this link: or the Staff Services Analyst LEAP exam, click this link:
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: 5/13/2024Who 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.
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:
State Coastal Conservancy
Attn:
Gail Ignacio
1515 Clay Street, 10th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Coastal Conservancy
Gail Ignacio
1515 Clay Street, 10th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone Number:
09:00 AM - 04:00 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:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
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:
There are many benefits to joining our team The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, 11 hours of annual leave, or 7 hours of vacation credit per month, 8 hours of sick leave credit per month, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program, monthly $100 transportation voucher, bicycle commuter program, plus many more.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Inge Sorensen
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:
Helen Kang
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 INFORMATION
State Coastal Conservancy Recruitment Survey:
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Develop a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) to respond to the following.
The SOQ must be no more than three pages, with Calibri font at least size 12, and at least one-inch margins.
Failure to include an SOQ will disqualify you from consideration.Provide answers to the following questions:
Question 1:
What is your understanding of the State Coastal Conservancy's mission? How do you see yourself contributing to it?
Question 2:
How has your experience and/or education prepared you to undertake the duties of the position?
Question 3:
Describe any experience leading or managing any sort of project, task, or initiative-experience can be from any context, i.e., from a school project, volunteer work, job responsibilities, managing own business, etc.
Question 4:
Describe any experience interacting with any of the following communities: Lower-income communities, communities of color, indigenous communities, people with disabilities, or English language learners? (Experience can be in any context including volunteer work, lived experience, etc.)
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.
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.