What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST position at Department of Pesticide Regulation?
Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs complex analytical work to protect public health and the environment by fostering sustainable pest management (SPM) practices. The focus of the work is on contract and grant administration. The AGPA will also perform duties related to graphic design and evaluation of online outreach and education resources; planning, supporting, and engaging in education and outreach activities intended to promote applicant/user/public awareness or participation; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulatory compliance and other Information Technology Branch (ITB) priorities; and administrative tasks for the Integrated Pest Management Branch (IPM) including personnel coordination, budget, administrative tracking/recordkeeping, and consultative services to Branch management. The AGPA makes Program-level recommendations and provides advice to staff and management. The AGPA will also consider, apply, and demonstrate DPR’s organizational values of Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement when carrying out the department’s mission and vision.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- The employee will primarily work in an office building in a climate-controlled environment and under artificial lighting.
- The employee may be required to sit for long periods at a time and must be able to use a computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day.
- The employee must be able to lift at least 10 pounds.
- Occasional travel, sometimes requiring overnight stays, may be required.
Note: This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
DPR is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), and our vision is for pest management that is safe, effective, and sustainable for all Californians and our environment. Our core values include accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and integrity. We are innovative and passionate about the work we do.
DPR values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect human health and the environment by regulating pesticide sales and use, and by fostering reduced-risk pest management. Join DPR to improve the lives of all Californians.
DPR headquarters is located in the CalEPA Building at 1001 I Street in Sacramento, CA. The Integrated Pest Management Branch supports DPR's mission through grant project funding and oversight, education and outreach, and pesticide use data analysis and reporting activities.
Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.
- Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave.
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: 5/6/2025Who 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 required and must be included.
- Supplemental Application - A response to the supplemental questions is required to be considered interested/eligible in the position. The supplemental questions and instructions are listed in the "Supplemental Questionnaire" section of this advertisement. You must answer each supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the questions in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities
- Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics
- Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity
- Experience in administrative tracking and oversight of grants and contracts
- Experience in performing general administrative support functions
- Experience with publication design and related ADA compliance, outreach material development and outreach activities, and administrative policy and procedure development and implementation
Benefits
Contact Information
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.
Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Lauren Texeira
(916) 322-9941
lauren.texeira@cdpr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Hannah Jensen
(916) 445-4239
hannah.fergason@cdpr.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 Office
(916) 445-3979
alexis.carriker@cdpr.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.
Supplemental Questionnaire
You must answer each supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the questions in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.
Instructions:
Each response should be no more than two (2) pages in total length, using 12-point Arial font.
Questions:
- Considering both the job posting information and duty statement description for this position, please describe why you are interested in working for DPR’s IPM Branch in this role and what makes you an outstanding candidate who can successfully perform this work.
- Describe a specific job experience that best demonstrates use of your analytical, problem-solving, collaborative, and/or creative skills in completing a challenging task that required input from other people to complete. Include a description of the task, the task goal, how others were involved, and how you applied analytical, problem-solving, collaborative, and/or creative skills to complete the task.
Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the supplemental application.
Critical Job Competencies
Communication; Decisiveness; Self-motivation, Optimism, Sustained Commitment, Perseverance, and Patience; Ethics/Integrity; Conflict Resolution; Problem Solving; Emotional Intelligence/Interpersonal Awareness; Political Acumen; Partnering/Networking; Teamwork; Technical Credibility; Customer Service Orientation; Flexibility/Adaptability; Project Management
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.
