What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST position at Employment Development Department?
THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
The Employment Development Department's Director's Office (DO) is looking for a motivated, creative team member to join our team.
Do you like a challenge? Are you skilled at “thinking outside the box”? Do you have an eye for detail? Do you take pride in and ownership of your work? Can you work well in a team environment that fosters and achieves positive synergy? If your interest is piqued, consider joining our team! The DO is looking for a customer-oriented, motivated individual, with strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with Departmental staff and managers to perform the most complex analytical functions in support of the DO budget and serves as the Single Point of Contact for various committees, groups, projects and annual and ad hoc campaigns.
If you are interested in being a part of a department whose mission is to serve workers, job seekers, and employers in the State of California, this could be the place for you!
Please refer to Statement of Qualifications section below to ensure that you complete all required application documents. Applications that do not include all required components including a Statement of Qualifications, specifically addressing the questions posed, may be removed from consideration.
Hybrid schedule may be available.
Position exists in downtown Sacramento.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.
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
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Special Requirements
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
- Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
- Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
- Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
- Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.
Examination/Assessment
To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.
Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:
Associate Governmental Program Analyst Bulletin
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here.
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: 4/28/2025Who 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.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.
Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.
Desirable Qualifications
- Possess excellent customer service skills
- Have excellent communication and interactive skills
- Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to follow directions, protocols, and procedures
- Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work cooperatively with outside agencies, departmental and inter-departmental staff
- Ability to appropriately manage and address sensitive personnel related issues
- Ability to maintain professionalism at all times and handle confidential or sensitive information
- Ability to complete projects on short notice and adapt to changes in priorities
- Ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines while working independently as well as cooperatively with others in a team environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, and utilizing and creating within SharePoint.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Ruchi Vasudeva
(916) 594-5507
Ruchi.Vasudeva@edd.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) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.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.
Statement of Qualifications Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter.
The SOQ should be typed and no more than two pages in length, single-spaced, 12 point font, and include the applicants first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of the page. The SOQ must include a response to the questions below, including specific examples.
- Describe your experience independently identifying a problem, performing research to identify possible solutions, completing a thorough analysis, and writing a comprehensive report that addressed the problem and recommended a course of action.
- Describe your experience and actual circumstances where you have demonstrated the ability to multi-task, stay organized, and work independently without sacrificing the quantity and quality of your work product.
- How would you define excellent customer service? Describe a situation where you had to use these skills and explain how were you successful.
- What experience do you have with SharePoint Online? Describe when you have worked with SharePoint Online and how you were successful.
Resume and/or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or SOQs that do not include a response to the statement above will not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process.
Background Investigation Requirement
The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.
The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).
The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.
Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey
Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
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.
