Administrative Analyst
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Job Description and Duties
- State Water Project Aerial Tour 2021 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A1jHyfqp8E
- This position is physically located at the California Natural Resources Building in Downtown Sacramento.
- Join a team of highly motivated professionals that are doing exciting work! We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our State Water Project team and help deliver water to over 27 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts.
- Duties: Under direction of the Supervisor I, the incumbent performs complex analytical work on a wide variety of consultative and analytical administrative duties for assigned units. The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment in making decisions and take action in accordance with Government Code, State laws, and departmental policies and procedures for the Division of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Headquarters (HQ). This position requires the incumbent maintain regular, consistent, and predictable attendance; exercise good judgment and tact; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain the cooperation of others; consult with and advise management and staff on a wide variety of subject matter; plan, organize, prioritize and analyze information from multiple sources; maintain and apply knowledge of Departmental and State policies and procedures.
- You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements
- ANALYST II
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Job Code #
JC-532924
Position #(s)
842-011-5393-027
Classification
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
# of Positions
1
Work Location
- Sacramento County
Telework
Hybrid
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Division of Operations and Maintenance, Administration and Fleet Management, Headquarters Administrative Services Branch, Sacramento
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/
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.
Special Requirements
- Employee is required to successfully complete all safety training related to the functions of the job. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Travel throughout the State will be required.
- Under the provisions of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection Standard CIP-004 as part of the Energy Policy of 2005, this position has authorized cyber access to or unescorted physical access around critical cyber assets and is subject to a satisfactory background check prior to appointment and every seven years thereafter.
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.
- 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. 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:
- Department of Water Resources
- Mailing Address
- Attn: Division of Human Resources
- P.O. Box 1079
- Sacramento, CA 95812
- Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
- You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
- Submit in Person
- Certification Desk
- 715 P Street, 7th floor
- Sacramento, CA 95814
- 08:00 AM - 04:30 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 required and must be included.
- Other - Cover Letter
- Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.
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:
- It is desirable for the incumbent to have knowledge and experience in procurement (finding, acquiring, and managing the goods, services, and raw materials an organization needs to operate), purchasing/requisitioning (obtaining quotes, compiling information to remit payment, etc.), computer software (related to MS Suite - Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Visio), IT equipment, customer service, analysis, and correspondence (Formatting, Writing, Routing, Indexing), and communication (working with various levels internal staff and external vendors, verbal, written, etc.)
Benefits
- Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
- Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact: Selena Spencer (916) 902-6167 [email protected]
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.
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
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Cover Letter, Supplemental Questionnaire, and Resume. Please reference SAP Position # 50039422 and Job Control # 532924 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
Supplemental Questionnaire:
This is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant’s abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the advertised position. Your response to the questions must not exceed one page per question. Document should be in 12-point font, single-space, titled “Supplemental Questionnaire,” and respond to each question separately. If there is a question regarding experience that you do not have, include examples of similar experiences or coursework that would demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the specific function and for each answer, identify a reference who can verify your knowledge and/or experience with regard to each response.
Describe your work experience as it relates to the duties of this position as outlined in the Duty Statement and the job description and desirable qualifications of this advertisement.
Describe how you organize your day and assignments (please use work examples if you have work experience).
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.
Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey . This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To learn more about how to get a State job, click here .
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link:
ANALYST II
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.
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