What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST position at Department of Water Resources?
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
- STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
Department Information
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov
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: 4/16/2025Who 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 - See Special Instructions for additional details.
- Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.
Desirable Qualifications
The incumbent is required to work cooperatively with others; exercise good judgment; sound decisions; take independent action; act in a professional and tactful manner; reason logically and creatively; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing; consult with and advise management and others on appropriate subject-matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; and develop and maintain journey-level knowledge of the State and departmental policies and procedures in the appropriate subject-matter areas. In addition, the incumbent must be able to act as team leader, when appropriate represent the Manager in meetings and on committees in areas of responsibility.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Cynthia Mulvany
(916) 804-1216
cynthia.mulvany@water.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) 653-6952
weo@water.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.
Special Instructions
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a separate document that addresses the applicant’s experience and/or education as they relate to the duties of the position outlined in the attached duty statement. The SOQ must not exceed two pages and must be typed in Arial 12-point font using standard margins.
AND
The Supplemental Questionnaire must be 12-point, Arial font. Please limit each question to one page. Please answer the following questions:
- This position requires a general understanding of the state budget and accounting process. Please describe your experience working with an enterprise resource planning software (such as SAP) for budget and/or expenditure reports. List the enterprise resource planning software that you have experience with.
- Describe your experience with developing collaborative, cooperative relationships with peers, management, and external customers. Provide an example of a task that required you to use communication planning, and problem-solving skills.
Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: ASSOC GOVERNMENT PROG ANALYST STAFF SERVICES ANALYST (GEN)
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.
