Analyst II (JC-510532)

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 3/23/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Central Valley Region has an opening for an Analyst II in the Administrative Program Support Unit. The position is located at 11020 Sun Center Drive, Suite #200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.

Our office offers FREE PARKING and is conveniently located off Highway 50 near convenient shopping and many restaurants.

Duties:

Under the direction of the Supervisor I, and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State Water Resources Control Board and the Regional Water Quality Control Boards Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments.

The Analyst II will perform analytical tasks relating to serving as the Training Liaison to the Regional Board, assisting staff and management with training needs, ensuring required trainings are taken, and providing assistance and guidance to staff regarding the Cornerstone Learning Management system. Perform administration and management of the most complex contracts and grants within the Regional Board.  Responsible for developing and preparing a diverse workload of contractual agreements ranging from routine to highly technical and complex in accordance with the California Public Contract Code, the State Administrative Manual, the State Contracting Manual(s), and departmental operating policies and procedures. Review and analyze development of contracts and grants for completeness, research discrepancies, identify appropriate resolutions, and recommend alternatives. Develop and write scope of work, budgets, and exhibits. Maintain documentation; identify and resolve issues; provide administrative and programmatic technical assistance; approve project costs and close out completed grants and contracts.

In addition, they are responsible for tracking and managing Regional Board special projects and serve as the Regional Board’s Travel Liaison and Staff Awards Coordinator. The incumbent must display good customer service, communication, and written and verbal coordination skills in their daily work with Regional Board staff, public agencies, consultants, members of the public, and other stakeholders.

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.

Working Conditions

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.

In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.  Proof of residency may be required.

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.

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.