Associate Governmental Program Analyst (JC-492732)

To be considered for this position, you must apply at CalCareers.ca.gov. To apply, you must first create a CalCareers account. Once your account is created, you can search for job code 492732 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 10/9/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.

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. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Are you looking for a position that is fun, impactful, and full of growth and learning opportunities? Apply today and join an energetic, creative and kind team working with water quality data, managing scientific-based contracts, advancing racial equity, and transforming a whole organization to be more quality-focused and data literate. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of Information Management and Analysis (OIMA) has an opening for an Associate Governmental Program Analyst to serve a leadership role in the management of several statewide consolidated contracts in OIMA’s extensive contract portfolio.

As Associate Governmental Program Analyst, you will be a lead person responsible for the coordination and management of OIMA's statewide consolidated contract portfolio, which services the analytical, scientific and research needs of the Water Boards (state and regional water boards). The Associate Governmental Program Analyst coordinates with Water Board project leads and management on the execution, budgeting, and project management of tasks within the consolidated contracts including Scope of Work development, deliverable verification, budget tracking, and invoice processing and payment. This position is centered on customer service and constant communication with Water Board staff and management to ensure the successful execution, implementation, and closeout of the statewide consolidated contracts to advance science and research at the Water Boards.

The office is located at 1001 I Street, 19th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 right in the heart of Downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

 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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Job type: Full-Time

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per Month

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