Associate Governmental Program Analyst (JC-500236)

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 500236 to locate the job posting and apply. 

Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 12/15/2025. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Link: CalCareers

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 an exciting and fulfilling career in government grants and contracts? If you enjoy a career helping others, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance has an opening for an Associate Governmental Program Analyst in the Cleanup Fund Branch. The position is located at 801 K Street, 8th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 right in the heart of downtown next to DOCO, light rail stations, and other public transportation.

Duties: 

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst independently performs more complex analytical tasks in a fast-paced, productive, and cooperative environment.

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.

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

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.