Communications Analyst

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM) I of the Educations and Outreach Section (Section) in the Public Services Branch (Branch) of the Public Affairs Division (Division), within the Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst will perform the more responsible, varied, and most complex technical analytical staff services assignments related to outreach and education, internal and external communications, events for the Department and Division.

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Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If 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. 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 submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application ( STD. 678). Applicants who fail to submit the most current version may be disqualified. Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with dates, duties, responsibilities, and contact information for supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in being screened out.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of 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. Electronic application packages must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date. Mail application packages must be postmarked before or on the final filing date. Hand delivered application packages must be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted.

If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, contact [email protected] . For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, contact (866) 844-8671.

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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 -

  The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length typed, 12-point font on a standard letter-sized paper with 1-inch margins.

  1. Please describe how your experience and education qualify you to fulfill the job duties of the position.

  2. Please describe your experience writing and editing educational content, newsletters, or detailed instructions, using plain language.