Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by supporting emergency preparedness administrative functions for the Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR) including training, strategic planning, and preparedness and response special projects.

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) works under the direction of the Chief, Strategic Planning, Policy, and Training Section (SPPTS) in the Division of Operations, CPR, and acts as a highly skilled, technical program expert, assisting with strategic planning efforts and coordination across branches for strategic planning input and assessment. The AGPA coordinates CPR efforts for center-wide staff development for specialized training in emergency preparedness, recovery, response operations as well as administrative processes and assists the Strategic Planning, Policy, and Training Team with other large-scale special projects as necessary. This position coordinates joint administrative and operations efforts and is responsible for obtaining consensus between the Division of Operations and the Division of Program and Response, including the facilitation of various task forces, work groups, and other complex projects impacting the CPR Divisions, often under short deadlines. The AGPA is responsible for assisting with surveys and interviews with CDPH subject matter experts and local stakeholders to research, review, and evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of responses and identify gaps.

In the event of an emergency activation, the incumbent may be required, on short notice, to work irregular and overtime hours during disaster operations in order to support one of four CDPH Emergency Operation Centers (EOC). The incumbent is required to participate on an CPR Incident Response Team (IRT). Up to 5% travel is required.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”    

This job announcement is a re-posting. If you have already applied you do not need to re-apply, we have your application on  file .  

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Business travel may be required , and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

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Special Requirements

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) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) .  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference  Job Control #(456382)  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. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

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 CalCareers Account at    Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email  apply@cdph.ca.gov  for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or,  a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced, on letter sized paper, (8.5" x 11"), and be no more than TWO pages in length. Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. Resumes or Cover letter will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.

SOQ Question #1

Describe your analytical experience in one or more of these areas:

Analytical experience is the process of studying a complex situation or issue to gain a better understanding and develop options to solve it.

• Budgeting : Effectively planning the use of resources (people, supplies, funds).

• Management analysis : Examining how funds are allocated, how tasks are coordinated and how decisions are made within an organization.

• Personnel : Conducting Human Resources activities.

• Planning : Developing goals and objectives, as well as the steps necessary to analyze, implement, assess, and monitor a program, project, or organizational unit.

• Program evaluation : Measuring the level of success, effectiveness, or efficiency through development and utilization of tools such as assessments, performance metrics, or evaluation criteria.

• Policy analysis : Evaluating current and alternative options, forecasting outcomes, and providing recommendations to decision makers based on evidence and analysis.

For each, please include the position(s) in which you performed these duties and the start and end dates (month and year) of each position.

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)  instructions below at end of posting . Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.

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