What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST position at Department of Rehabilitation?
Under the general supervision of the District Administrator, Staff Services Manager II, in the Redwood Empire District, Santa Rosa Branch Office of the Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Division/Specialized Services Division, and working cooperatively with program units and supervisors throughout the District, the Regional Business Specialist (RBS), Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA), in a lead working capacity provides a variety of high level analytical support and training relating to employment/placement activities, employment preparation skills instruction, business relationship building, identifying and supporting the implementation of regional sector strategies, and marketing to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The RBS provides support within and across districts in the communication to and in support of large, regional, multi-district businesses contacts to ensure consistent communication and responsiveness.
Specifically, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst, as the District's Regional Business Specialist (RBS) will perform high level and complex analytical duties and provide subject-matter training toward ensuring the efficacy and consistency of Employment Coordinator (EC) services, responsiveness to businesses and the effective delivery of employment services across the District and their market-sector region.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:
- We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
- We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
- We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
- We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
- We preserve the public’s trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
Employment Application (STD.678):
Cover Letter:
A Cover Letter is required.
Statement of Qualifications:
Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application in order to be considered. The SOQ must be single-spaced, no more than three pages in length, in 12-point Arial front, and must address the following items:
- Share your experience in building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, such as business or community partners. How have you successfully marketed programs or services to increase collaboration or opportunities? How do you maintain and use those relationships to benefit your team and consumers?
- Provide an example of when you led training sessions or acted as a subject-matter expert. How did you ensure that the training met organizational objectives and was well-received by participants?
- How would you “market” DOR services to businesses and community partners and how will you support those partners while also meeting the objectives of finding sustainable substantial gainful employment for our consumers?
- Discuss a situation where you provided technical expertise or coordination for a project involving multiple stakeholders. How did you address challenges and achieve desired results?
- Explain how you have used labor market information or other data to support employment services or inform decision-making. How did your insights contribute to better outcomes for clients or programs?
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: 1/2/2025Who 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.
- Other - A Cover Letter is required
- Statement of Qualifications -
Please see Special Requirements for instructions
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
- Pension through CALPERS
- Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Medical benefits into retirement
- Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
- Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
- Paid Holidays
- ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
- Commute Program
- School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Death Benefits
- Reimbursement Accounts (Medical and Childcare)
- Disability Insurance Programs
- Alternate Work Schedules
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sean Nunez
(707) 576-2060
Sean.Nunez@dor.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:Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.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.
Examination Information
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.
