Department of Transportation
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of the Administration Resources Manager, a Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst performs a wide variety of complex analytical services, including managing and monitoring the personnel service (PS) dollars and operating expense (OE) budgets for the Administration Program and Division, External Affairs Division, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) across the District. The AGPA liaises with managers and supervisors within the Administration and External Affairs Divisions. Independently resolves charging and coding problems and recommends alternative solutions for funding shortfalls. Incumbent is held accountable for prompt and accurate work and practical communication skills, along with providing a high level of customer service.
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.
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Working Conditions
This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.
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.
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.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages 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:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Management, and/or Business Administration
- Knowledge of principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, and supportive staff services such as budgeting, personnel, and management analysis.
- Ability to reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems.
- Demonstrated ability to act independently, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact.
