Job Posting: Data & Grants Analyst

CA State Library

JC-261014
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Data & Grants Analyst
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5,383.00 - $6,739.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 8/23/2021

Job Description and Duties

Do you have a passion for data and data analysis? Would you like to help public libraries receive the resources they need? Then this may be the job for you!

Under the direction of the Library Development Services (LDS) Staff Services Manager I, and working in conjunction with the State Data Coordinator, the incumbent performs the more responsible and complex analytical tasks necessary for analysis and maintenance of library program data, and cost effective implementation and monitoring of all components of assigned local assistance and grant programs.

The incumbent is responsible for collecting and reviewing quantitative and qualitative data, performing data analysis, and preparing data for reports and publication and to inform decision-making, and for the conduct of all operational phases of assigned local assistance and grant programs, from preparation of application materials and announcement of application period, to application review, to post-project evaluation and reporting, and all aspects of compliance with applicable state and federal rules, laws, and regulations.

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

Working Conditions

Position is located in Sacramento, CA, but will work remotely (telework). However, you may be required to report onsite, in Sacramento.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-261014
Position #(s):
175-200-5393-XXX
Working Title:
Data & Grants Analyst
Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$5,383.00 - $6,739.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of the California State Library is to empower the people of the nation's most diverse and populous state by: 

 

  • Providing credible information services to all Californians, especially those in state government and the Legislature, libraries, academia, and persons with disabilities;

  • Leading and establishing partnerships with California libraries through funding, program development, and support; 

  • Preserving and providing access to California’s unique history to enrich the lives of current and future generations. 

 

The California State Library serves the people of California in several ways and is made up of the Administrative Services Bureau, the California Research Bureau, State Library Services, the Information Technology Bureau and Library Development Services.

 

These bureaus ensure that the California State Library is the central reference and research library for state government and the Legislature and provides non-partisan research to the Legislature and the Governor.  The California State Library collects, preserves, generates and disseminates information ranging from California's priceless historical items to today's online texts, and it advises, consults with, and provides technical assistance to California's public libraries, all while directing state and federal funds to support local public libraries and statewide library programs, and services.

 

The State Library is home to public reading rooms including Information Services, Government Publications, the Law Library, the Braille and Talking Book Library, and the California History Room. It also plays host to Night at the State Library, annual community events like Juneteenth, the Archives Crawl, Museum Day and exhibits you won’t find anywhere else! Learn more by visiting the California State Library website.

Parking information can be found at: DGS managed parking facilities City of Sacramento parking map 

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

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: 8/23/2021

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:

CA State Library
Attn: Colette Kavanaugh
Human Resources Services Office
P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento, CA 94237

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

CA State Library
Colette Kavanaugh
Human Resources Services Office
900 N Street, First Floor Drop Box
Sacramento, CA 95814
Office is currently closed. Please apply online or mail application documents.
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 required and must be included.
  • Other - Cover Letter - If you do not submit a resume & cover letter, you may be disqualified from the selection process.
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:

The most competitive applicants will have:

• Experience in data analysis and with data visualization tools
• Experience in grants management and grant programs
• Experience in project development and management
• Experience with tracking projects and creating workflows
• Experience in creating progress reports
• Experience with library programming
• Ability to communicate clearly, tactfully, accurately, and effectively when speaking or writing.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!  The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program and monthly transportation voucher.  Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees!

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

Click here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.library.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Colette Kavanaugh
(916) 654-0202
CSLJobs@library.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:
Alicia Sabado
(916) 603-7193
alicia.sabado@library.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 Information

If you have not yet completed the first criteria of establishing List Eligibility, please see the following link(s) for directions in taking the CalHR exam before applying for the position:

Click here to open the link to the Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam

Applicants not familiar with the State of California exam process, may wish to review 3 Steps to a State Job.  

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.