Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful job and want to work toward building healthy, safe, and economically viable communities? Are you driven by protecting the environment and health of all Californians? Consider a career with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC.) We are located within the California Environmental Protection Agency network of agency partners that are committed to protecting all Californians and the environment. We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join our team.

As an Associate Governmental Program Analyst you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop and implement contracting and procurement-related policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws and DTSC contracting authority
• Develop, implement, and maintain policy and procedure manuals for the Contracting Services Branch, and coordinate revisions as required
• Recommend and implement improvements to internal processes, and research best practices to ensure continued effectiveness of procedures
• Collaborate with DTSC Legal counsel to develop and update contract and procurement language for templates and forms used by contract and procurement analysts
• Maintain a library of contract templates and ensure template language conforms to California contract and procurement laws as well as DTSC rules, policies, and regulations

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Knowledge and experience with the state of California's contracting and procurement rules and processes
• Experience and proficiency in writing professional documents, such as policies, procedures, and memos
• Experience maintaining cooperative relationships with co-workers, members of the public, regulatory agencies, and displaying excellent customer service
• Experience in gathering and analyzing data, researching patterns and trends, summarizing results, and preparing reports and/or memos  
• Proficient in PowerPoint, OneNote, Word, Excel, Visio as well as online tools like MS Teams and Zoom
• Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations to specific situations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting departmental performance expectations
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) process and functionality in relationship to procurement and contracting

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position. The position is currently headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

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Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ must be titled Statement of Qualifications, with your name at the top of the page, shall restate each prompt, type 12-point Ariel font, and not to exceed two pages in length. Each question must be numbered and identify when and how the experience was obtained (job, volunteer work, school, etc.)

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe a specific situation that required you to independently research information or gather data, complete a thorough analysis, and present your findings to management.

2. Describe your work experience and knowledge of procurement and/or contracting. What is your understanding of the State procurement process? Include with your response the number of years of experience.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 491213  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer. 

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.

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