Analyst II

Job Description and Duties

The Division of Flood Operation’s mission is to prevent loss of life and reduce property damage caused by high water and floods. Through a combination of field and office work, the Statewide Flood Response Unit supports this mission by ensuring Department of Water Resources (DWR) staff are trained and equipped with the resources they need to prepare for and respond to flooding statewide. If you enjoy helping others and have an interest in emergency preparedness, then this is the job for you!

Under direction of the unit manager, this position leads emergency response training for staff department wide; plans, designs, and facilitates flood emergency exercises such as drills, tabletops, and functional exercises; maintains and improves the emergency preparedness and response training program; assists with management of emergency response contacts; assists with stewardship of DWR’s flood fight material stockpiles across the state through procurement and inventory assessments; supports the State-Federal Flood Operations Center, and coordinates with federal, State, and local agencies, consultants, contractors, and DWR staff, including Incident Management Teams.

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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:

We seek candidates with knowledge of the California Water Code Section 128, the Standardized Emergency Management System, the Incident Command System, and a general understanding of the State’s flood control systems. The ideal candidate will have training/teaching, planning, and management skills; demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills; work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment; work with emergency response agencies and stakeholders representing various interests; and exercise good judgment. Motivated, hard-working, and energetic persons are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Telework is available for this position! Free parking!

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), cover letter, resume, and statement of qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50104679 and Job Control #503494 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Statement of Qualifications : A separate typed document in 12-point Arial font (one page maximum) that explains how your knowledge, skills, and experience qualify you for this position and how you can relate to the duties described within the duty statement.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

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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 required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications - See Special Instructions for additional details.