Department of Transportation
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of the Planning Support, Staff Services Manager, the incumbent is independently responsible managing the resources of all District Planning Programs and monitoring the District's SHOPP and Non SHOPP Project initiation Document work programs. Incumbent communicates both in written and verbal form with District management, and makes recommendations on how District Planning resources are utilized. This position serves as a contact person for answering project related questions from other units within Caltrans, outside agencies, and occasionally with the general public. Incumbent will monitor District 1 Planning Management program's administrative requirements and procedures to ensure compliance.
- All candidates must take and pass the applicable examination for this job to be eligible.
- Available examinations can be viewed here https://jobs.ca.gov
- For more information about District 1, view here: https://youtu.be/KL60isfvi1s
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
While at their base of operation, the incumbent will likely both work from home and in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. The incumbent may be required to travel, work outdoors and to be exposed to dirt, noises, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. 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.
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).
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.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Cover letter is required.
