Program Analyst

Ready to Make a Real Impact in Earthquake Preparedness?

If you're passionate about earthquake safety and want to help make California more resilient, we've got an exciting opportunity for you. Join the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission (SSC) at the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of a team that's dedicated to saving lives, protecting property, and building safer communities through earthquake preparedness, mitigation, and recovery.

We're looking for a driven Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Program Analyst) to be a key player on our team. You'll dive into fascinating, high-impact work like analyzing data, managing grants, and crafting policies that directly affect the safety and resilience of California's communities. You'll collaborate with passionate professionals, tackle exciting challenges, and contribute to projects that are shaping California's future.

Bring your passion for earthquake preparedness, mitigation, and recovery and join a team directly impacting California's seismic safety and resiliency.

Job Summary:
The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Program Analyst), under the direction of the Executive Director and Staff Services Manager II, performs the most complex analytical tasks relating to the SSC. The Program Analyst performs a broad range of advanced journey-level analytical tasks relating to financial, programmatic, and administrative requirements supporting the SSC.

The Program Analyst works under strict regulatory and administrative deadlines and acts with independence to maintain a routine workload and respond to short term special projects and priority assignments. The Program Analyst will assist with formulating policies, procedures, drafting grant document and managing grant awards, conducting/overseeing research projects and makes recommendations on program related issues, and advises management on potential program alternatives and impacts.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
Telework - This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule.

DMV Pull Program - Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver's License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

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 Job Code :
JC-475516

Position (s):
-002

Working Title:
Program Analyst

Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A

of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

More information may be found here: Seismic Safety Commission

Department Website:

Special Requirements Application Package Requirements
•  To have your application considered for this job opportunity:
•  List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" section on the State Application, STD. 678.
•  List your most current employment history first in the "EMPLOYMENT HISTORY" section on the STD. 678.
•  Provide the "From" and "To" dates with the month, day and year, the "Hours Per Week" that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
•  You must complete the "DUTIES PERFORMED" on the State Application (do not note "see attached resume" in this section). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
•  SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter
•  Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service. If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.

A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.
All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.
We encourage applicants to apply electronically.

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: 5/5/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Recruitment
Attn: Human Resources
3650 Schriever Ave

Mather , CA 95655

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Human Resources
HR Unit
10370 Peter A McCuen Boulevard

Mather , CA 95655
Please drop off at HR Window; Second Floor. This excludes holidays and weekends.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 . 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 click apply for full job details