Job Posting: Legislative Analysis Coordinator

Department of Transportation

JC-392298
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Legislative Analysis Coordinator
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5,518.00 - $6,907.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/11/2023

Job Description and Duties

The Division of Legislative Affairs is looking for an Associate Governmental Program Analyst to join our dynamic and highly visible team as a Legislative Analysis Coordinator. Qualified candidates will have a broad knowledge and understanding of the organization and functions of California State Government, including the organization and practices of the Executive Branch and a department’s role within the Executive Branch.

 

Under the direction of the State Legislative Manager, a Staff Services Manager II, the legislative analysis coordinator is responsible for tracking active legislation affecting the department, coordinating the office's bill review process, coordinating legislative proposals, and assisting with tracking bill analysis development and office workload. This position is also responsible for developing recommendations for the Governor's Office primarily relating to legislation affecting policies and budget matters, often coordinating cross-functional working groups within the Department to identify impacts of pending legislation and helping develop appropriate strategies for securing passage or defeat of legislation.


Will consider SSA. 

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g. transfer, permissive reinstatement or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. The Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam is located here:  https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=9PB04

Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

PARF#95-4-007 JC#392298

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located in Sacramento.

While at the base of operations, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. The work environment is fast- paced and busy and requires considerable flexibility in managing time, priorities, and assignments. The work can be demanding and/or stressful. The incumbent will be using a keyboard/mouse and video display/monitor.

 

Frequent walking trips to the Capitol and nearby offices is required. Some travel may be required; therefore, the incumbent must be able to travel using a car or commercial transportation. A hybrid telework schedule is allowed pursuant to the department's telework policy depending on workload, in person meetings, presentations and other factors.


This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Contact for SSA duty statement:

For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Staff Services Analyst, please contact Karlee Wootan at karlee.wootan@dot.ca.gov.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-392298
Position #(s):
900-095-5393-XXX
Working Title:
Legislative Analysis Coordinator
Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$5,518.00 - $6,907.00 A
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
$3,534.00 - $4,428.00 A
$3,826.00 - $4,789.00 B
$4,588.00 - $5,744.00 C
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
California Department of Transportation

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment.

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity. 

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov 

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf   

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

Interested individuals must submit the following items:

  • Cover letter. The cover letter must be no more than 1-page and summarize why you are interested in this job. Please include how you found out about this job posting.
  • State application form (STD 678).

  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ must specifically address the questions listed below, numbered in the same order as listed. The SOQ must be no more than two pages long, single-spaced, and in 12-point font. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ.
  1. What experience do you have analyzing and developing policy or legislation? How many years of experience do you have?
  2. What experience do you have working with the Legislature, the Governor’s Administration, executive level staff, senior management, constituents, or the media, including specific experience acting as a liaison between programs, agencies or other stakeholders and experience negotiating legislation or policy? How many years of experience do you have?
  3. What experience do you have coordinating cross-functional teams and working with stakeholders to resolve policy or legislative issues? How many years of experience do you have?

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original or official sealed transcripts will be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 10/11/2023

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation
Attn:
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed on weekends and State holidays
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -

    Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

  • Other -

    If you are basing your eligibility on education, provide your transcripts. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts will be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. If you are not basing your eligibility on an educational requirement, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).

  • Other -
    • Cover letter. The cover letter must be no more than 1-page and summarize why you are interested in this job. Please include how you found out about this job posting.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:
Interested individuals must submit the following items:

  • Cover letter. The cover letter must be no more than 1-page and summarize why you are interested in this job. Please include how you found out about this job posting.
  • State application form (STD 678).

  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ must specifically address the questions listed below, numbered in the same order as listed. The SOQ must be no more than two pages long, single-spaced, and in 12-point font. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ.
  1. What experience do you have analyzing and developing policy or legislation? How many years of experience do you have?
  2. What experience do you have working with the Legislature, the Governor’s Administration, executive level staff, senior management, constituents, or the media, including specific experience acting as a liaison between programs, agencies or other stakeholders and experience negotiating legislation or policy? How many years of experience do you have?
  3. What experience do you have coordinating cross-functional teams and working with stakeholders to resolve policy or legislative issues? How many years of experience do you have?

Benefits

Click HERE  to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Karlee Wootan
(279) 234-2438
karlee.wootan@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Richel Espinoza.Noss
(916) 654-5428
Richel.espinoza.noss@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Applications Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-392298), PARF# 95-4-007 and title of the position (AGPA) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

 

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

 

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

 

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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