Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Join the team whose mission is to hold accountable those responsible for cleaning up environmental contamination throughout California. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, a lifelong learner, likes to work in a multi-disciplinary setting, is a self-motivated leader, and enjoys writing and applying historical research to practical ends. Join us today!

As an Associate Governmental Program Analyst you will have the opportunity to:

• Utilize databases and paper records to research and provide project managers (PM), other project analysts, attorneys, and management with correct, up-to-date, and easy to understand analysis of the cost recovery status of sites
• Track and ensure deadlines set by management are met for cost recovery activities
• Pursuant to DTSC Cost Recovery Departmental Procedure Memoranda (DPM), performs administrative cost recovery duties
• Use guidance in DPMs and state and federal law to conduct web-based and historical paper records searches to determine liability and viability of PRPs (Potential Responsible Parties)
• Conduct and document title searches using public information
• Perform analysis and use templates to draft written conclusions regarding the liability and viability of PRPs based on gathered evidence

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Experience using databases to manipulate and extract data
• Experience conducting research and analysis
• Experience writing reports
• Experience developing and providing training
• Experience leading meetings
• Experience maintaining and coordinating project schedules
• Experience developing policies and procedures
• Experience establishing or monitoring performance standards

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position. The position is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

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Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

Responses to both questions must be submitted on a separate piece of paper and be no more than two pages total, Arial font 12, single- spaced.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe your experience in handling multiple and changing priorities.

2. Describe your experience advising and collaborating with staff and management.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 489736  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer. 

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.

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