JC-467230 - Budget Analyst
The Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch (SAPB), within the Center for Healthy Communities, aims to reduce individual, social, and environmental harm from addiction and substance use through research-driven prevention, education, and treatment. SAPB houses CDPH’s overdose, youth cannabis prevention, alcohol, and problem gambling programs, creating synergy between substance use and addiction prevention efforts. In addition to efforts related to addiction and substance use, SAPB examines a wide range of societal, community, and social influences on individual consumption and the resulting social and behavioral outcomes. This work supports Department-wide initiatives around behavioral health (e.g., mental health and substance use).
This is a reposting of JC-430329 to increase the candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still in consideration.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by protecting the public’s health and promoting health, wellness, and equity.
The candidate works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), Chief, Contracts and Fiscal Unit. The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) serves as the budget and fiscal analyst and poses knowledge of basic principles of accounting procedures and methods used by private or public agencies and organizations of State Government; applicable laws, contracts, rules, and statutes. The incumbent monitors expenditures against the Substance and Addiction Prevention Branch’s (SAPB) budget and provides information and recommendations regarding these expenditures. The AGPA is responsible for assisting in the overall administration and coordination of the day-to-day fiscal activities of SAPB, exercises independence in completing assigned tasks, and is detail oriented. The incumbent runs calculations for projection purposes, perform research, maintains and monitor tracking spreadsheets, ensures the timely completion of assignments; interacts with consumers and coworkers in a professional manner with integrity and respect. The AGPA attempts to resolve individual’s concern at the lowest possible level; offers dispute resolution options; and elevates to next level, if needed. The incumbent follow prescribed procedures involving mathematical calculations, compiles, investigates and verifies numerical or financial information. The AGPA performs tasks that require sensitivity to the nature of SAPB’s mandated activities. The AGPA is assigned complex Branch accounting assignments and takes lead responsibility for the preparation of all routine and special financial projects.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Knowledge and experience in the State administration process, fiscal and budget analysis, and funds management
- Proficient in MS software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Poses knowledge and experience of basic principles of accounting procedures and methods used by private or public agencies and organizations of State Government; applicable laws, contracts, rules, and statutes
- Effectively analyze data
- Organized, self-starter, detail oriented, ability to multi-task complex fiscal projects
- Ability to resolve concerns at the lowest possible level, complete tasks and provide a quality work product with minimal supervision
- Communicate effectively and tactfully (verbally and in writing) when interacting with internal/external staff throughout the state and the general public
- Work individually and/or in a team environment
- Excellent customer service
- Positivity in a changing, exciting environment
- Possess proficient writing and grammar skills
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=467230
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.