Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the incumbent is responsible for supervising and managing various traffic safety projects which assist the Office of Traffic Safety in conducting a coordinated and comprehensive statewide traffic safety program. The incumbent reviews quarterly performance reports, ensures project progress, completeness, and data quality. Start to finish; the Associate Governmental Program Analyst is the primary contact for the whole process of the project development, progress measurement, project modification, and completion.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam is located here: CalCareers

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

PARF# 91-3-026 / JC-427128

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

Working Conditions

Position located in Elk Grove, Sacramento County.

This is a reposting of JC-412450. If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

The OTS is a Hybrid workplace designed to support remote and office-centered telework arrangements. Our office is located right off I-5 for easy access and includes free parking. This position includes the option to telework except for some in office days.

The work environment is fast-paced, busy and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. We are a small and energetic department that values individual and team contributions while maintaining a high-quality work-life balance.

The incumbent will be required to travel to stakeholder offices or other meeting facilities throughout California. The incumbent will work in a hybrid telework environment. The office is climate-controlled between 64 and 84 degrees under artificial lighting.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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-427128

Position #(s):

703-005-5393-XXX

Working Title:

Grant Coordinator

Classification:

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5,684.00 - $7,114.00 A

of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

OTS Mission: Effectively administer traffic safety grants that deliver innovative programs and eliminate traffic fatalities and injuries on California roadways.

OTS Vision: Everyone traveling on California roadways will go safely.

Core Values

Service

We take pride in our service and how we treat our partners and stakeholders.

Respect

We value differing opinions and act with integrity and responsiveness in all of our interactions.

Innovation

We welcome and actively seek new ideas to improve traffic safety and our services.

Passion

We are enthusiastic about our mission to save lives and keep travelers safe on California's roads.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a SOQ will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

A (SOQ) must be submitted along with the Standard State Application (STD 678) addressing the questions below. Refer to the position description, desirable qualifications, and duty statement to prepare your response.

Applications without the SOQ will not be considered for the position. When completing the SOQ, responses must be typed and no more than two pages using 12-point Century Gothic font.

• Describe your experience performing analytical work, research, and making recommendations to your supervisor.

• Describe your experience working in a situation where you were responsible for the creation and/or implementation of processes, procedures, or a program. What was the outcome? Describe the steps and approach utilized in the creation and implementation process.

• Describe your experience using interpersonal skills and abilities to develop positive working relationships with all levels of staff, stakeholders, and external partners working in a variety of disciplines.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.

Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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: 5/1/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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:

Office of Traffic Safety

Attn: OTS HR

2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300

Elk Grove, CA 95758

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Office of Traffic Safety

OTS HR

2208 Kausen Drive, Suite 300

Elk Grove, CA 95758

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

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 -

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ 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:

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple changing, complex and competing priorities to complete tasks in an appropriate time frame.

• Experience being the lead person on a project and working with a team of other program.

• Experience interpreting requirements and analyzing a broad range of rules and regulations.

• Experience managing grants, contracts, or programs.

• Experience with developing, implementing, and monitoring traffic safety behavioral projects.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:

Gerald Montgomery

(916) 227-2645

Gerald.Montgomery@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

HR Unit

(916) 509-3030

hr@ots.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:

Jessica Chan

(916) 509-3010

Jessica.chan@ots.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.

Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-427128), PARF# 91-3-026 and title of the position (Associate Governmental Program Analyst) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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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.