Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC or Department) is seeking a highly motivated individual who has strong communication skills and experience with state and federal policy development to join the Department’s Policy & Outreach Division. Under direction of the Policy & Outreach Division Chief, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) serves as a Policy Analyst to the Department, performing the more responsible and complex assignments such as legislative analysis, policy and program evaluation, event coordination, and communications and outreach support related to the Sierra Nevada-Cascade Region and its natural resources.

The position requires approximately 20% travel throughout the Sierra-Nevada Cascade Region.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily performed indoors in a modern office environment. The incumbent’s workstation is equipped with standard or ergonomic office equipment, as appropriate. Prolonged sitting, use of telephone, personal computer, and copier are required. Travel will be required (including driving or riding in a vehicle) and will require incumbent to be outdoors, occasionally walking on uneven terrain. Incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Occasional lifting, carrying, and/or moving up to 25 pounds may be required.

Telework Opportunity :

Hybrid Work is supported. Remote work is allowed up to 3 days per week. Per GC 14200, State of California telework eligibility requires California residency and cannot be used to live or relocate out of state.

Special Requirements

Applying electronically through is highly encouraged.

To be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer-eligible or take and pass the following exam:
Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) –  Staff Services Analyst (SSA) –

Please indicate on the State Application form (STD 678) your basis for eligibility in the “Explanations” field (SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible). The STD 678 must include the following information, or it will be considered incomplete and may not be considered for an interview: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed. Applications that are blank or that refer to “see resume” in place of duties performed are not acceptable.

DO NOT INCLUDE any confidential information in your application or supporting documents (Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, etc.)  SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

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:

• Ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action
• Ability to write clearly, comprehensively, and concisely
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience, including leading meetings, presenting information to all levels of stakeholders, preparing and presenting written recommendations, and reporting project information accurately and timely
• Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, think logically and creatively, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, and make sound recommendations
• Experience in monitoring state legislative proposals
• Experience in writing bill analysis, bill amendments, and position letters
• Basic understanding of the state and/or federal legislative process
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Webex, or Microsoft Teams
• Practiced in analyzing data to identify trends, make projections, and draw conclusions
• Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with individuals or entities contacted in the course of work
• Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, including policymakers, community-based organizations and other stakeholders
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks with changing priorities and provide outstanding customer service
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with how state and federal policies and programs affect rural economies and natural resource management
  

Benefits

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

Supplemental Application

Demonstrating your writing skills in no more than one type-written page, respond to the prompt below. Use 12-point Arial font and 1-inch standard margins, include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of the page, and have Supplemental Application as the title.

1. Describe your experience in analyzing policies or legislation assessing their potential impacts on governmental programs. Include how you presented your assessments and recommendations (written and/or verbal), who they were presented to, and strategies developed to inform and influence policy or program response and action.

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 required and must be included.
• Supplemental Application - A Supplemental Application (SA) is required. A Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted in place of the SA. Candidates who do not submit all required documents or follow the instructions may be eliminated from the selection process.
  Please see the Supplemental Application section below for additional instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, Relocation, Outdoor, 3 days per week,

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