What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF SERVICES ANALYST position at Department of Consumer Affairs?
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSMI), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) / Staff Services Analyst (SSA) independently performs complex technical analytical assignments within the scope of enforcement related complaints, citations and fines, and investigations of veterinarians, veterinarian technicians, veterinary premises (hospital facilities), and veterinary assistants.
DCA offers FREE parking! Our office is located in the Natomas area near Target, the Natomas Marketplace, the Promenade, and many other shopping and dining establishments. Less than ten minutes from downtown Sacramento. We also offer flexible work schedules.
Additionally, we have free in-house training through SOLID Training Solutions, including courses to assist employees in the following areas: Skilled Enhancement Training, Career Development, Communication/Customer Service Skills, Conflict Management Skills, and Leadership Academy. If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, see the Special Requirements section and submit your application to start your career with the VMB Team today!
Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
No specific physical requirements are present. The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting, with artificial light and temperature control. Daily access to and use of a personal computer and telephone is essential. Sitting and standing requirements are consistent with office work.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
- ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Department Information
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners.
DCA is a unique and dynamic department consisting of 36 different boards, bureaus, a commission, and a program that license and regulate more than 3.4 million licensees in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits. DCA has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees.
The Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) is a dynamic, team-oriented office of approximately 36 employees and is responsible for regulating the practice of veterinary medicine in the State of California.
The Veterinary Medical (Board) is responsible for consumer protection through the regulation of the profession of veterinary medicine in the State of California. It is one of the boards under the umbrella of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. The mission of the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) is to protect consumers and animals by regulating licensees, promoting professional standards, and diligent enforcement of the California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.
The VMB has an opening for a full-time Staff Services Analyst position in its Enforcement section. The department will also consider filling the position with a Associate Governmental Program Analyst.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.
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.
Final Filing Date: 4/8/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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. 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 - Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review and is considered the first interview for this position. Your SOQ must be at least one full page, but less than two pages in length, formatted using 11-point Arial font, single spacing, and one-inch margins. Please provide a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills best qualify you for this position giving specific examples of your roles and responsibilities that relate to the duties and responsibilities of this position. Additionally, your SOQ must contain your name and reference the position’s job control number in the header. Applications without a SOQ will not be considered. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to interview. A resume, cover letter, or other documents do not substitute for the SOQ.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience:
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Patty Rodriguez
(916) 318-6436
patty.rodriguez@dca.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 574-8280
EEO@dca.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Instructions
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx), please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts.
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.
Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678). https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf
Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.
Multiple positions may become available.
Electronic Submission:
Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.
U.S Postal Service Mail:
Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.
Hand Delivery:
Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
Please note the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, please contact JobPostings@dca.ca.gov. For all other questions, regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer unit at (866)844-8671.
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.
