Talent Acquisition and Outreach Analyst (AGPA)
To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account to JC- 484431 by the application deadline of 7/21/2025.
This position may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent if funding is approved
The California Prison Industry Authority is looking for someone with a passion for sharing job opportunities, is creative, willing to explore new techniques to address recruitment challenges, and enjoys mitigating identified workforce gaps and risks. This position will provide a variety of tasks within the Human Resources field, gaining valuable experience and the opportunity to learn and grow. Hybrid telework options are available. When reporting to the office, parking is free and located near Historical Downtown Folsom, shops, eateries, walking trails, and Folsom Lake.
Start your CAREER and be a part of a team that reduces recidivism, increases prison safety, and enhances public safety by providing incarcerated individuals with productive work and training opportunities.
When joining state service in a full-time position, in your first 12 months, you will earn a MINIMUM of 156 PAID leave hours; have 11 paid/observed holidays; be eligible for health, dental, and vision benefits for you AND your family, and earn CalPERS retirement!
Under the direction of the SSMI, the Talent Acquisition and Outreach (TAO) Data Analyst assists in independently developing analysis tools and reports to assess California Prison Industry Authorities (CALPIA) recruitment strategies and staffing and attrition rates. The analyst will gather data from CalHR's ECOS system, surveys, and currently used CALPIA databases/platforms (i.e., Salesforce, PowerBI, or other) to analyze risks and gaps and make recommendations. This position will require occasional statewide travel to assist in training and attend recruitment events.
To be considered at either the SSA or AGPA level, you must apply to both job controls.
- SSA: JC- 484435
Interested? Apply at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 484431 by the application deadline of 7/21/2025
Steps to Apply -
- Create a CalCareers account - www.calcareers.ca.gov
- Create a state application template - Be Detailed! List responsibilities, share tools/platforms used, etc.
- Apply for the job (apply before the application deadline) - https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=484431
- Apply for the exam -
You are encouraged to apply for this position if interested, then, to attain list eligibility, you must take the Associate Governmental Program Analyst exam located at the link below.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1764
Some classifications offer an alternate exam option for persons with certified disabilities called the Limited Exam and Appointment Program (LEAP). To be eligible to take a LEAP exam, you must certify through the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). To take the LEAP Associate Governmental Program Analyst exam, please click the link here
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3105
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.
- Experience assessing recruitment challenges and/or researching recruitment options to address challenges
- Experience in the state hiring process, application process, exam process; utilizing CalHR website (class specs, pay scales, ECOS
- Experience tracking due dates, monitoring status, and making recommendations to mitigate the challenges of this research
- Experience analyzing workforce risks and gaps, and making recommendations
- ECOS, SCO, Salesforce, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, Survey Monkey, Microsoft Survey
- Experience reviewing, tracking data, developing audit tools, and creating data-driven reports
Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00 am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALPIA Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512 Passcode: CALPIA