Analyst II (JC-515399)

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Link: CalCareers

Note:  This position will no longer be available on CalCareers once the job closes on 5/1/2026. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

Job Description and Duties

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

Are you interested in joining a team of dedicated analysts and clerical support committed to preserving, enhancing, and restoring the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses?  This position provides a unique and rewarding opportunity to make that happen. If you are a highly motivated person seeking a challenging work environment and the opportunity for growth, then this is the position for you.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance has an opening for an Analyst II in the Administration/Operator Certification Branch. The position location is 1001 I Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Duties:

Under the direction of the Supervisor I of the SRF/Bonds Fiscal Unit, Division of Financial Assistance (DFA), the Analyst II will act as a lead analyst and will develop and maintain complex tracking methods to monitor various financial aspects, such as fund balances, fiscal year appropriations, and expenditures. Analyze fiscal information for water quality programs, prepare federal grant applications, and make recommendations for budgetary needs and program compliance. Additionally, the Analyst II inputs, reviews, and maintains fiscal and project data in various databases and serves as a liaison for fiscal information with internal units and other state agencies. Prepare complex responses to fiscal and budget inquiries, coordinate budget change proposals, and produce fiscal reports for management. The Analyst II will perform various fiscal and administrative duties to ensure efficient and accountable program operations.

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.