Department of Transportation
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Will consider Staff Services Analyst. Assists the San Diego Legal Office in defending the State in tort litigation, coordinates the compilation of documents and evaluates all requests for Demands for Inspection/ Production of Documents, etc. Confers with all levels of management and other District personnel to ensure completeness of documents, analyzes and verifies data provided by District staff.
Works with attorneys with trial preparation, scheduling of employees for depositions and trial appearance. Represents Caltrans in Small Claims hearings; reviews claim and prepares defense, attends hearings, and presents the defensive arguments to the hearing officer or judge. Arranges for appropriate District to appear as witness if necessary. Processes claims filed in the District which are under $12,500.
Responsible for receiving, tracking and logging all subpoena requests in database. Responds to requests for information from the public and general public information requests. Reviews requests for public records prior to release of information to ascertain if the record is related to possible or pending legal action against the State.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Staff Services Analyst exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Application Instructions
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.
Who May Apply: 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
How To Apply: 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.
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: Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the incumbent will work independently as Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA)(Claims Officer). The Claims Officer is responsible for the entire investigation and evaluation of potential and filed public liability claims arising in the District and will provide support to the attorneys in the San Diego Legal Office.
