ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the OLA Legislative Director, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) provides staff assistance on sensitive correspondence issues and performs a variety of administrative and support tasks for the OLA Director with functional guidance from the Communications Director and management staff that relate to review and advocacy of air quality and climate legislation and the communication of air quality and climate science and regulations. The AGPA understands how the legislative cycle dictates to the work of the office and understands the methods and protocols for CARB communications. Using this knowledge, the AGPA is able to manage multiple urgent tasks, proactively prioritize tasks with assistance of both directors and their management staff to coordinate work products under tight deadlines, communicate on sensitive issues, and observe inefficient or outdated office procedures and suggest alternatives.

This position will work collaboratively with the Executive Assistant. The AGPA also develops, reviews, and communicates bill analyses, both verbally and in writing, to general government administration legislation. This includes preparing clear and accurate reports, issue papers, testimony, amendments, and analyses, which are often presented to the CARB Chair, CalEPA Secretary, and Governor to help inform and/or present policy decisions.

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Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Must be able to move/transport office supplies/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or including an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

• Require Name on SQ
• Require Job Control Number on SQ
• Maximum number of pages: Supplemental Questionnaire must be composed in 12-point, Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages. Reponses to the questions must be numbered as shown below.

1. Describe an example that highlights your experience with implementing and streamlining processes, procedures, and/or policies and illustrates your initiative under delegated responsibilities to implement independent actions and decisions.
2. This position will support two fast-paced sections. Share your thoughts on how you would prioritize their needs day-to-day.
3. Describe your experience and considerations with handling both written and verbal sensitive policy, programmatic, or technical information.

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:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong computer and technical skills, working with Microsoft and other Computer programs.
• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload, as well as work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Bring a team spirit and also the ability to work independently.

Benefits

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

• Nearby (third-party) parking
• Gym
• Daycare facility (third-party)
• Convenient to public transportation

Experience and Education

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times, and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of the United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Failure to submit all the required documentation will result in an incomplete application and disqualification from consideration for this position.

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 required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter: Applicants please include a concise one-page cover letter that describes your interest in this position and how you can contribute to the Office of Legislative Affairs. The letter will be used for interview screening in addition to your application and resume. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be interviewed.
• Other - Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) - Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SQ submission.