ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

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Pay

$5,855 - $7,327 a month
Job type

Full-time
Shift and schedule

Weekends as needed

Holidays
 
Benefits
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Free parking
 
Full job description
If this is a limited term position, it may be extended up to 24 months and/or become permanent. If this is a part-time or intermittent position, the time base may be increased up to full time.

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

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Department of Consumer Affairs Recruitment Survey

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

Working Conditions

The position requires the incumbent to work 40 hours per week in an office setting, with artificial light and temperature control and must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time. Daily the incumbent must operate a personal computer, scanning equipment, reproduction equipment and telephone when working in the office setting. The position requires positioning oneself to retrieve files, and occasional light movement of office equipment, of less than 20 lbs. The position may require incumbent to travel periodically to attend administrative hearings.

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-482534
Position #(s):
647-110-53+3-XXI
647-110-53+3-XXX
Working Title:
Legal Desk Coordinator
Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
CA Board of Occupational Therapy
Department Information

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners.

DCA is a unique and dynamic department consisting of 36 different boards, bureaus, a commission, and a program that license and regulate more than 3.4 million licensees in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits. DCA has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees.

The California Board of Occupational Therapy (Board) promotes and protects the interests of California's consumers. The Board licenses Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) to work in California and investigates allegations of violations of licensees. The Board's highest priority is the protection of the public when exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. The primary methods by which the Board achieves this goal are; issuing licenses to eligible applicants; investigating complaints against licensees and disciplining licensees for violations of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act; monitoring licensees whose licenses have been placed on probation.
Consumer protection is at the forefront of the decisions we make every day. You will work among a knowledgeable workforce dedicated to: Accountability, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Leadership, Service and Transparency while fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, and creativity/innovation.
The Board's office is located in the Arden Fair Mall area. The office location offers the following amenities.
Free Parking
On-site fitness room
Easy freeway access and Regional Transit bus stops
Close proximity to various eateries
If this sounds appealing to you, we encourage you to apply to be part of this collaborative team and help ensure that California consumers receive quality therapy services from licensees they can trust.
Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI): Title 11, Section 703(d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DCA's (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.
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: 7/7/2025
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:


Department of Consumer Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Recruitment Tech JC-482534 W. Santamaria
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321
Sacramento, CA +5834
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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


Department of Consumer Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Recruitment Tech JC-482534 W. Santamaria
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321
Sacramento, CA +5834
The drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 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 -
(SOQ) is required in order be considered for this position.
Please provide your name and the Job Control number on your SOQ. Cover letters or resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ.
Statement of Qualifications (Must be in MS Word or Rich Text Format, single spaced, Arial 12 pt font, and no more than 2 pages)
Please see below for further instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
All employees shall possess the general qualifications, as described in California Code of Regulations Section 172, which include, but are not limited to: integrity, honesty, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the assigned duties of the position.

Incumbent must possess the ability to:
1. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
2. Assign, monitor, and review the work of staff.
3. Ensure timely completion and accuracy of staff work.
4. Manage changing and competing priorities.
5. Identify current and emerging issues impacting the Enforcement program and propose/initiate appropriate action.
6. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff at the Board, the Department of Consumer Affairs, and external agencies.
Benefits

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

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jody Quesada
(+16) 263-25+8
jody.quesada@dca.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
(+16) 574-8280
EEO@dca.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2+2+ (TTY), 1-800-735-2+22 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Please address your experience or knowledge in a numbered format and provide examples that describe your experience pertaining to the following:
1. Acting as a liaison between your Board/department and another Board/department.
2. Researching, analyzing data, and preparing reports to present both in writing and orally.
3. Working with confidential and time sensitive information.
4. Tracking, monitoring and maintaining information in a database system.
Applications submitted without a SOQ will not be considered for further evaluation.
ADDITONAL INSTRUCTIONS

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx), please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678). https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf

Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.

Multiple positions may become available.

Electronic Submission:

Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:5+ p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.

U.S Postal Service Mail:

Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.

Hand Delivery:

Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.

Please note the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, please contact JobPostings@dca.ca.gov. For all other questions, regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer unit at (866)844-8671.

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, *** (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and ****** 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.

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