Associate Governmental Program Analyst

Job Description and Duties

The Protective Services Division (PSD) working environment is fast-paced, challenging, and provides an excellent opportunity for personal growth and professional development. Under the direction of the PSD Administrative Sergeant, the AGPA’s duties include:

• Provides administrative and analytical support at the Division level.

• Provides consultative-type input at the final decision-making level within Division.

• Maintains frequent and continuous interactions with subordinate commands to maintain a continuity of operations.

• Prepares multiple program expenditures and budget proposals.

• Continuously evaluates the fiscal management activities of the division and its subordinate commands.

• Reviews, prepares, and processes contracts and invoices.

• Tracks and processes procurements and invoices.

• Manages and prepares a variety of fiscal reports.

• Prepares various mandatory monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports.

• Tracks Division projects to ensure due dates for assignments are met.

• Perfoms other job-related duties as assigned.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The work hours for this position will be Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. Th e SQQ must be typed , single spaced, no more than two pages in length , and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your work and educational experience. Please highlight your experience and/or involvment with budgets. Provide specific examples of your experience, your level of involvement, and the practices that you have used and would continue to employ to be sucessful in this position.
2. Describe your experience working in situations where you indepdently performed analytical research and analysis. Describe the outcome and what steps you utilized to obtain information and resources.
3. Describe your experience working with others in a team environment. Explain how you developed productive working relationships with peers and management. Explain your personal work style and tools you use to be a productive and effective member of a team.

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:

• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to gain and maintain the confidence and trust of all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to work well independently and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Experience in gathering, organizing, and presenting complex-budget information
• A strong commitment to completing projects and reports accurately, thoroughly, and on time
• Above average knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of the functions of the California Highway Patrol

Benefits

Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, an ATM, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.

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

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire and a Statement of Qualifications with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-487671) and/or position number 388-020-5393-711 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

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.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SQQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SQQ will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of the SQQ will not be considered. Refer to the Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SQQ questions.