Department of Transportation
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Manager of the Project and Infrastructure Relations unit, a Staff Services Manager I, the incumbent performs the more complex professional and technical analysis associated with a comprehensive program to inform the public and local agency partners of the District's and Department's programs and activities. This includes conducting and evaluating research to develop media and effective general communication campaigns; providing timely, accurate, and proactive responses to the media; responding to emergency situations requiring media and Headquarters debriefings; preparing briefs, reports, writing and editing documents; and supporting internal and external communications.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Governmental Program Analyst. 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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). 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.
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: Primary work area will be within the District Office in a climate controlled office under artificial lighting. Incumbent may be required to sit in the office for long periods of time using the computer and answering the phones. Travel throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties to review projects, attend meetings, hearings and events sometimes at night and on weekends may be necessary.
