Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under direction of a Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs complex and varied administrative duties involving planning, analyzing, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating support services within the Division of Right of Way. Applying the SSMI’s general instructions determining scope and approach, the AGPA researches relevant factors, performs in-depth analysis of complex data, and recommends appropriate courses of action. The AGPA is expected to complete assignments with a reasonable degree independence and a high level of accuracy.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Governmental Program 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, Alameda County.
The incumbent will work in a cubicle setting workstation and climate‑controlled office under artificial light if in Office. However, due to periodic problems with heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) highlighting your education, training, and applicable experience that qualifies you for this position in addition to the standard application form is required. A resume cannot be submitted in lieu of the SOQ. The SOQ should be typed in Century Gothic, 12‑point font, no more than 2 pages in length, and address the following topics (include each topic as a heading):
- What qualities do you possess from your education, employment history or personal experience that have enabled you to adapt to change? Please provide examples.
- Please provide examples from previous employment or education of your ability to learn new tasks with limited guidance or in short periods of time to meet a deadline.
- Please share an experience of going “above and beyond” the expectations in completing a work or a school assignment. What benefit was realized by others or to yourself in going above and beyond?
- What does “service to the public” mean to you and what qualities do you possess that can be put towards serving the public, while also serving the needs of private property owners and transportation partners?
- What are your greatest strengths with regard to interpersonal and group communication? Please provide examples from your previous work, education or personal experience of interacting with other people in tense or adversarial situations that resulted a positive outcome and building alliances.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members.
Please redact birth dates and social security numbers.
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, and 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). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
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. 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.
Address for Mailing Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages
Department of Transportation
Drop‑Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents:
- 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.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
- Knowledge of State and Departmental policies and procedures, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the acquisition property for public use, principles of appraising, acquisition, relocation assistance, condemnation, title & escrow, real property law.
- Knowledge of: Basic principles of land economics and general concepts and practices in real property transactions; terminology employed in the semi‑legal work involved in real property acquisition and appraisals.
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: David Maxwell, (279) 234-2433, David.Maxwell@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Brian Davis, (510) 852-4548, brian.davis@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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.
