ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Job Description and Duties

Pending HR Approval *

The Position is headquartered in Sacramento.

Under direction of the Caregiver Resource Unit Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) in the Supportive Services Bureau (SSB), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs a variety of functions intended to carry out the mission of the California Department of Aging (CDA) and provide leadership for Caregiver resources including the Title IIIE Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) to the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).

The AGPA will also provide support to the California Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC), as well as support other ongoing CDA initiatives as it relates to serving California Caregivers.

The AGPA will work in a team environment and in collaboration / coordination with representatives from other teams and support staff.

The AGPA is responsible for sharing team leadership for the various team responsibilities including the provision of technical assistance, program assessment and compliance, program support, policy, procedures and regulations, and contract administration.

These responsibilities require the AGPA to participate in and support the vision, mission, and goals for the Caregiver Resource Unit and recognize issues that need to be brought to the team's attention.

The AGPA is a full participant in team decision-making, strategy formulation, and problem resolution.

These responsibilities require a high level of analytic and writing ability in addition to communication skills and a broad knowledge of Older Americans Act (OAA) programs, the Administration on Community Living (ACL), and other state and federal funding entities for older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers.

To be considered for this position you must provide a completed Application, Resume, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable.

Placement to alternate range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application. Examination Information Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process ().

Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the How to Apply instructions in the examination announcement : If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires.

For questions regarding the examination process and / or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at

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Working Conditions

This position is hybrid and eligible for telework up to three days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed / required.

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

The physical work location of the position is designated at the department's headquarters location, a three-story building and standard office modular workspace located in Natomas.

The duties of the position require sitting for long periods of time while using a personal computer, reviewing documents, and attending meetings whether they are digital (i.

e., Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams, etc.) or in person.

Statewide travel up to 25 percent as necessary.

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the . The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.

The appointee is required to complete within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts / diploma for verification.

Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

Candidates who have been withheld may file and appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification.

Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

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