Associate Governmental Program Analyst (JC - 402689) 04/08/24

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Note: This position will no longer be available on CalCareers after the job closes on 04/08/2024. No applications will be accepted after the job closing date.

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Are you interested in joining a team of dedicated analysts 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, the opportunity for growth, and an opportunity where you can help make a positive difference in people’s lives, then this is the position for you. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance has an opening for an Associate Governmental Program Analyst in the Special Funds Fiscal Unit. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance is seeking motivated analysts to join a high performing work environment where staff, customers, and business partners are respected and valued. Duties: Under the direction of a Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst serves as a member of the Special Funds Fiscal Unit that is responsible for Division of Financial Assistance’s (DFA) fiscal administrative functions. The administrative functions include but are not limited to: Analyze fiscal information for the various programs with DFA such as but not limited to state and federal funded water quality programs and related state operations. Make recommendations as needed to budgetary needs, compliance within programs and revisions needed in the Governor’s budget. Review policies and procedures and develop alternatives to enhance program productivity. Design and implement a multi-year budgeting model in coordination with program staff. Analyze fiscal data collected and prepare cash flow analyses to measure risk and make reliable forecasts for all programs within DFA. Work with various control agencies such as Department of Finance (DOF) and other state agency staff to prepare the more complex responses to a variety of program related questions for DFA and on-going Budget Drills. Provide assistance to Program staff in preparing Budget Concept Papers, Budget Change Proposals (BCPs) and Finance letters (FL).

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 Type: Full-time

Salary: $5,684.00 - $7,114.00 / month

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