Job Posting: Capital Outlay Program Analyst

Department of Parks & Recreation

JC-537155
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Capital Outlay Program Analyst
ANALYST III

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/9/2026

Job Description and Duties

ANALYST III/ ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/ BUDGET SECTION/ SACRAMENTO

 

The reporting location for this position is 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA. This position will work Under the general direction of a Supervisor II.

The Capital Outlay Program Analyst serves as the Budget Office’s primary subject matter expert for the fiscal administration of the Department’s Capital Outlay Program and other major support programs. The analyst works independently to develop, monitor, and track capital outlay projects from initial planning and budget development through project completion and closeout. The position performs complex fiscal analysis; prepares budget change proposals, reports, correspondence, and project updates; and maintains the Department’s Five-Year Infrastructure Plan. The analyst also manages and tracks bond, reimbursement, and grant funding; forecasts cash and expenditure needs; conducts expenditure reviews; and coordinates with departmental programs, the Statewide Bond Office, the Department of Finance, the State Public Works Board, and other stakeholders.


The successful candidate will exercise a high degree of independence and sound judgment, manage multiple competing priorities, identify fiscal or programmatic risks, and develop financial controls and procedures that improve accountability and operational efficiency. The position also provides fiscal consultation, prepares guidance, and delivers training to departmental staff. 

This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Failure to submit the requested materials as outlined below may result in elimination from the hiring process. Please see the "Special Requirements".

State housing is not available.  For further information regarding this position, please contact Johnnie Brannon at 916-902-8390 or Johnnie.Brannon@parks.ca.gov

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Failure to submit the requested materials as outlined below may result in elimination from the hiring process.


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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-537155
Position #(s):
549-077-5402-001
Working Title:
Capital Outlay Program Analyst
Classification:
ANALYST III
$6,623.00 - $8,290.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

 

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.   

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Your SOQ response must be typed single-spaced, no more than two pages in length, no less than Arial 11-point font and must number the responses in relation to the questions below:

  1. Describe your experience preparing Budget Change Proposals (BCPs) or comparable fiscal proposals or analyses for management review. What steps did you take to ensure the information was accurate, properly supported, and compliant with applicable statutory and administrative requirements?
  2. Describe your experience developing, administering, or monitoring capital outlay projects, infrastructure plans, or other large and complex initiatives. Explain how you tracked the work from initial planning or authorization through expenditure, completion, and closeout.
  3. Describe your experience simultaneously tracking and reconciling multiple complex funding sources, such as bond funds, reimbursement authority, grant funds, or special funds. How did you ensure accurate reporting and forecast expenditures and cash needs?
  4. Describe a time when you identified a weakness or inefficiency in a fiscal process, tracking system, or internal control. What actions did you take, and how did your solution improve accuracy, accountability, or operational efficiency?

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position Official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

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.) 

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: 11/9/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.

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 Parks & Recreation
Administrative Services Division
Attn: Class & Hiring
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Parks & Recreation
Primary Cert Contact 2
Class & Hiring
PO Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-001
Monday - Friday, excluding 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 - Please see "Special Requirements"
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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Johnnie Brannon
(916) 902-8390
Johnnie.Brannon@parks.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:
Sharon Comas - EEO Office
(916) 653-9990
sharon.comas@parks.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.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-077-5402-001 and the Job Control # JC-537155 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.  Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

 

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Eligibility Information

  1. List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for the Analyst III. Click HERE for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.

 

  1. Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

 

  1. Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

 

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.

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:
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