Job Description and Duties

This position is Hybrid and eligible for telework up to three (3) days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Under the direction of the Environmental and Cultural Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will be part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for independently performing more complex analytical duties, including but not limited to, maintaining the Native American Land Information System (NALIS), representing the NAHC in aiding California Indian tribes with adhering to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), conferring directly with tribal governments, landowners, environmental consultants, and government agencies as a representative of the NAHC in the protection of tribal cultural resources that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with their jurisdiction to mitigate CEQA project impacts on tribal cultural resources, in order to fulfill the NAHC's statutory responsibility for the implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 52 (Gatto, 2014).

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

Working Conditions

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.

• Career Growth and Training: A focus on career growth and training in an effort to engage and retain a diverse talent pool that aligns with the organization's mission and vision.

• Competitive Rewards: Employees enjoy world-class benefits packages, attractive salaries, and robust pension plans, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being.

• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.

• Learning and Development: Emphasizing on continuous learning, DGS offers onsite and virtual Statewide Training programs to ensure that employees remain at the cutting edge of their fields.

• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

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-434869

Position #(s):

361-001-5393-001

Working Title:

AGPA Telework Option

Classification:

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5,684.00 - $7,114.00 A

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Yolo County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8:00 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m.

Work Week:

Monday

• Friday

Department Information

The Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the NAHC mission. The mission of the NAHC is to "Protect Native Americans by preserving all known sacred sites and providing respectful treatment and disposition of ancient Native American human remains and associated grave goods to the fullest extent of the law." NAHC employees are expected to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations and to perform their duties in a manner that exhibits and promotes these values and expectations.

Department Website: https://nahc.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

• Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency.Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and examinations available online.

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: 6/18/2024

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.

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:

Native American Heritage Commission

Attn: c/o Department of General Services

• OHR

P.O. Box 989052

West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Native American Heritage Commission

Attn: c/o Department of General Services

707 3rd Street, Lobby

West Sacramento, CA 95605

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 -

REQUIRED - Statement of Qualifications. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section on the job advertisement for details and 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:

• Has the ability to manage and organize multiple assigned tasks independently.

• Excellent skills in written and oral communication.

• Exercises sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

• Experience drafting policies and procedures.

• Skill with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and database software.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid Holidays and leave

• Defined benefit retirement program

• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

• Commute Program

• Employee Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://nahc.ca.gov/

Hiring Unit Contact:

Christian James

(916) 573-1071

Christian.James@NAHC.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 Main line

(916) 376-5127

DGSEEO@dgs.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.

Reporting Location

Native American Heritage Commission

1550 Harbor Blvd. Suite 100

West Sacramento, CA 95691

Please specify RPA #26666-NAHC and JC #434869 on your state application.

Statement of Qualifications

Interested individuals MUST submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Application packages received without the SOQ may not be considered.

The completed SOQ MUST be single-spaced, 12 pt. Arial, not to exceed two pages. Refer to the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications to write your answer.

The SOQ should address the following:

• Please describe why you are the ideal candidate for this position.

• Explain how your experience, knowledge, and skills qualify you for this position.

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.