Job Description

Job Description and Duties

*This is a 12-month limited-term position that may be extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent.*

Under the direction of the Field & Policy Support (FPS) Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical, analytical staff services assignments intended to carry out the mission of the California Department of Aging (CDA) and the Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) Support Bureau. The AGPA will work in a team environment in collaboration and coordination with the CBAS Bureau certification teams and support staff, CBAS center personnel, and other stakeholders. The AGPA is a full participant in team decision-making, strategy formulation, and problem resolution. These responsibilities require a high level of analytic and research skills, strong writing ability, excellent communication skills, and a broad knowledge of CBAS services.

To be considered for this position you must provide a completed application, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process (3 Steps To A State Job). Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:  CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at  Careers@aging.ca.gov

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• The physical work location of the position is designated at the department's headquarters location, a three-story building and standard office modular workspace located in Natomas. The duties of the position require sitting for long periods of time while using a personal computer, reviewing documents, and attending meetings whether they are digital (i.e., Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams, etc.) or in person.
• Statewide travel up to 5%

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the  . The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.The appointee is required to complete  within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information to your application on any documents you submit for a 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, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, medical information, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of the applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file and appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies. 

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:

• Strong analytical skills. The candidate should be experienced in analyzing documents and/or applications for completeness according to policies, procedures, and/or regulations.

• Demonstrated experience communicating research and analytical findings to a variety of audiences in both written and verbal formats.

• Knowledge and experience of programs that serve older adults and/or people with disabilities.

• Experience in robust collaboration with stakeholders, including excellent written and verbal communication and presentation development and delivery.

• Ability to research, understand, interpret, and articulate applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills desired. The candidate should have experience meeting deadlines and managing multiple competing priorities.

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout California.

To learn more benefits for State employees, visit the  , page on the CalHR website.  

CDA is located close to downtown and is easily accessible from various main thoroughfares (i.e., Interstate-5 and Interstate-80). Employees enjoy a great team environment with amenities including: FREE PARKING  and close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

DISCLAIMER:

Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ as required may be screened out from the selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications” and include full name (Last, First)
• The original SOQ questions must be listed in the SOQ document 
• Criteria/Question(s) must be answered in numerical order  
• Font must be Arial 12-point 
• Single-sided, Single-spaced
  

CRITERIA:

1. Describe your background, experience, education, and skills as it relates to the duty statement and desirable qualifications.

2. This position requires the ability to research and analyze information. Please provide an example of when you used your research and analytical skills to complete a project.

3. Describe your experience developing or utilizing policies and regulations to establish processes and operations. What was your role, what were the challenges, and what was the outcome?

*** For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit  Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications

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 - A Statement of Qualification is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications Instructions" section below for specific requirements.

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