<p>Job Description and Duties</p> <p>Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!</p> <p>Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager III, the Staff Services Analyst(SSA)/Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will perform a variety of analytical duties to support the Fiscal, Audits, and Business Services Branch, including the use of the Financial Information Systems for California (Fi$Cal). May also receive direction from the Deputy Director or Staff Services Manager II. As a member of the Fiscal, Audits, and Business Services Branch, the SSA or AGPA contributes and participates in positive team-building efforts and customer relations through quality service. The SSA or AGPA uses resources effectively in meeting and exceeding customer service expectations and delivers services that are innovative and sensitive to customer needs. Working in a team environment, the SSA or AGPA responds dynamically to service responsibilities and works cooperatively with staff in providing coverage in the absence of other team members.</p> <p>You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Occasional overtime </li><li>Prolonged periods of standing, bending, sitting, or kneeling </li><li>Transport boxes up to 10 pounds </li><li>Work in a high-rise building </li></ul> <p>NOTE: This position is not currently eligible for telework and the incumbent will be required to report to the position's designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.</p> <ul> <li>ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST </li><li>STAFF SERVICES ANALYST </li></ul> <p>Additional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Job Application Package Checklist </li><li>Duty Statement </li></ul> <p>Position Details</p> <p>Job Code #:</p> <p>JC-473231</p> <p>Position #(s):</p> <p>814-701-5393-002</p> <p>Working Title:</p> <p>Associate Governmental Program Analyst</p> <p>Classification:</p> <p>ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST</p> <p>$5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A</p> <p>Shall Consider:</p> <p>STAFF SERVICES ANALYST</p> <p>$3,749.00 - $4,698.00 A</p> <p>$4,059.00 - $5,081.00 B</p> <p>$4,868.00 - $6,093.00 C</p> <p># of Positions:</p> <p>1</p> <p>Work Location:</p> <p>Sacramento County</p> <p>Telework:</p> <p>In Office</p> <p>Job Type:</p> <p>Permanent, Full Time</p> <p>Department Information</p> <p>Appointment to this position is pending administrative approval.</p> <p>DPR is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), and our vision is for pest management that is safe, effective, and sustainable for all Californians and our environment. Our core values include accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and integrity. We are innovative and passionate about the work we do.</p> <p>DPR values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect human health and the environment by regulating pesticide sales and use, and by fostering reduced-risk pest management. Join DPR to improve the lives of all Californians.</p> <p>Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov</p> <p>Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position. </li><li>Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave. </li></ul> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Final Filing Date: 5/24/2025</p> <p>Who May Apply</p> <p>Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.</p> <p>Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:</p> <p>Address for Mailing Application Packages</p> <p>You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:</p> <p>Department of Pesticide Regulation</p> <p>Human Resources Branch</p> <p>Attn: T Farnum</p> <p>1001 I Street, MS 4B</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p>Address for Drop-Off Application Packages</p> <p>You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:</p> <p>Department of Pesticide Regulation</p> <p>Human Resources Branch</p> <p>T Farnum</p> <p>1001 I Street, MS 4B</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM</p> <p>Required Application Package Documents</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. </li><li>Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. </li><li>Supplemental Application - </li></ul> <p>A response to the supplemental questions is required to be considered interested/eligible in the position. The supplemental questions and instructions are listed in the "Supplemental Questionnaire" section of this advertisement. You must answer each supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the questions in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.</p> <p>Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.</p> <p>Desirable Qualifications</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities </li><li>Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics </li><li>Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity </li><li>Exceptional communication skills including writing and editing correspondence </li><li>Experience with computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and Vizio </li><li>Experience as a self-starter exercising initiative and thinking creatively to communicate complex information </li><li>Experience multitasking and managing multiple changing, complex and competing priorities to complete tasks in an appropriate time frame </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.</p> <p>Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov</p> <p>Human Resources Contact:</p> <p>Theo Farnum</p> <p>(279) 399-8040</p> <p>theo.farnum@cdpr.ca.gov</p> <p>Hiring Unit Contact:</p> <p>Linda Mantell</p> <p>(916) 894-5410</p> <p>linda.mantell@cdpr.ca.gov</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EEO Contact:</p> <p>EEO Office</p> <p>(916) 445-3979</p> <p>alexis.carriker@cdpr.ca.gov</p> <p>California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.</p> <p>Supplemental Questionnaire</p> <p>You must answer the supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the question in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.</p> <p>Instructions:</p> <p>The response should be no more than one page in length, double-spaced, in 12 pt. Arial font. Indicate your name at the top of the page.</p> <p>Question:</p> <p>Summarize your training and experience with accounting, budgets, contract management, and business services. Describe how your experience would help you be successful in this position.</p> <p>Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the supplemental application.</p> <p>Critical Job Competencies</p> <p>Effective Negotiation: Effectively reaches understandings and agreements with a broad range of people internally and externally; uses facts and argument to create a meeting of the minds among staff with different viewpoints; finds common ground to accommodate the conflicting needs and wants of staff. Persuasively uses relevant data to gain sponsorship or buy-in from others.</p> <p>Takes Action and Shows Initiative: Works well independently and is self-motivated to take action to meet critical organizational/program/unit goals. Sets and monitors own objectives and standards. Initiates appropriate actions and follows through without prompting or close supervision. Demonstrates strong work ethic.</p> <p>Relationship and Partnership Building: Builds and effectively utilizes relationship networks to achieve goals. Shares knowledge and builds trust with colleagues and superiors. Is discreet when situation demands. Is tactful when dealing with sensitive issues and personalities and is aware of own impact. Works through complex situations effectively, diplomatically, and with sensitivity without losing credibility or trust.</p> <p>Honors Commitments: Evokes trust from others by keeping commitments, recognizing individual contributors, setting a personal example by building shared goals, values, and vision. Demonstrates personal integrity, honesty, and high ethical standards in all transactions. Seeks to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization. Models and reinforces behavior in self and others and demonstrates fairness and respect for others.</p> <p>Networking and Organizational Agility: Relates well to diverse groups of people, external and internal to the organization. Builds appropriate rapport and utilizes own networks and relationships across the organization to break down barriers between functions and/or work units to accomplish work and focus on customers more effectively. Cultivates and manages relationships by creating 'win-win' opportunities and seeks mutual benefit for all individuals involved.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Staff Services Analyst is a deep class position with increasing responsibilities; candidate's experience/education will determine which range they will be placed in.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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.</p>