Associate Governmental Program Analyst (JC-489349)

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 09/04/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights has an opening for an Associate Governmental Program Analyst in the Special Projects Enforcement Section. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 14th Floor, Sacramento, centrally located downtown with convenient access to light rail and other public transportation. The position involves a hybrid work schedule, including telework, in-office work, and fieldwork.

Duties:

Research and analyze data in coordination with technical staff to support enforcement activities, including water right files, complaints, geographic information and aerial imagery to assist technical staff prioritize and plan field inspections. Support post-inspection follow up and compliance by gathering and analyzing data taken in the field and incorporating it into post-inspection reports.  Coordinate with Regional Board staff, fisheries agencies, and Office of Enforcement to develop the administrative record for enforcement cases. Research and propose section performance measures and coordinate and track future updates to enforcement cases and convey technical information to the public at large. Routinely review and evaluate webpage content and structure to ensure webpages are user friendly and contain up-to-date information.

Conduct data analysis including QA/QC, database management, using and developing data visualization tools for enforcement. Serve as a liaison to coordinate long-term information technology planning efforts, and work to integrate the California Water Accounting, Tracking, and Reporting System (CalWATRS). It is a new and improved system launched by the State Water Resources Control Board to make reporting water rights easier and more efficient.

Develop, manage, and maintain enforcement program forms, databases and procedures. Make recommendations to the Unit Manager regarding new policies, procedures, alternatives, or tools that will aid the efficiency and effectiveness of the Unit’s work.

Additional information:

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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

Job Types: Full-Time

Salary: $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.