State of California
Will Consider Associate Governmental Program Analyst.
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Staff Services Analyst will independently provide complex and technical expertise in a wide variety of administrative activities within two Maintenance Region Offices. The incumbent will perform: technical analytical staff services, recommends and participates in the administrative business management, fiscal and public information policy and is responsible for administrative support and analyst functions within both Maintenance Region Offices. Incumbent will monitor and manage contract invoicing, developing and maintaining spreadsheets or databases for real time monitoring purposes. Incumbent must have working knowledge in the use of computer applications such as Adobe Acrobat, Teams, Visio, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Filemaker Pro. Incumbent will use data from several databases, including but not limited to AMS Advantage, Staff Central and IMMS to track expenditures, maintenance program activities, qualified contractors as well as various service contracts and MOUs. Reviews/analyzes organizational concepts and classification changes, consults and makes recommendations to Staff Services Manager. Incumbent will compile results and must provide written reports and presentations to management.
PARF# 04-6-1141 / JC- 488543
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Staff Services Analyst/ 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G
https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions Position located at 500 Queens Lane, San Jose, Santa Clara County.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Associate Governmental Program Analyst , please contact Isabel Garcia at (650) 358-4127 or email at isabel.garcia@dot.ca.gov .
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. STAFF SERVICES ANALYST ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488543
Position #(s): 904-730-5157-XXX
Working Title: Staff Service Analyst
Classification: STAFF SERVICES ANALYST $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Santa Clara County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
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 despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
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
Class C License required.
Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.
SOQ questions:
Describe how your education, training, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for this position. Give an example where you had to use analytic analysis to solve a problem? Describe the problem, how and what tools did you use to solve it. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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: 8/27/2025 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. 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 N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact 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 Drop-Off Address 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.
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 incumbent must have knowledge of modern office methods, equipment. Incumbent must be knowledgeable in the Principles, practices and trends of public and business administration, management, and supportive staff services. The incumbent will need to possess exceptional level personnel, and management analysis. They will need to be able to use reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems. Develop and evaluate alternatives. Must be able to independently analyze and make decisions on complex administrative tasks. Analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and written. Consult with and advise administrators or other parties on a wide variety of subject matter areas. Gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook & Microsoft Project; must have a good working knowledge of computer applications such as database, spreadsheet, graphs, charts, reports, word processing and other programs. Must have the capacity to analyze internal database AMS Advantage, lnfoAdvantage, and Datalink to determine if resources are being properly expended. Independently provides advice and assistance to all levels of staff on varied difficult problems which at times are of a sensitive nature or could have an adverse impact on the Department.
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: Amrita Sharma (279) 234-2660 amrita.sharma@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Isabel Garcia (650) 358-4127 isabel.garcia@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-488543), PARF# 04-6-1141 and title of the position Staff Services Analyst / Associate Governmental Program Analyst) 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.
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Staff Services Analyst will independently provide complex and technical expertise in a wide variety of administrative activities within two Maintenance Region Offices. The incumbent will perform: technical analytical staff services, recommends and participates in the administrative business management, fiscal and public information policy and is responsible for administrative support and analyst functions within both Maintenance Region Offices. Incumbent will monitor and manage contract invoicing, developing and maintaining spreadsheets or databases for real time monitoring purposes. Incumbent must have working knowledge in the use of computer applications such as Adobe Acrobat, Teams, Visio, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Filemaker Pro. Incumbent will use data from several databases, including but not limited to AMS Advantage, Staff Central and IMMS to track expenditures, maintenance program activities, qualified contractors as well as various service contracts and MOUs. Reviews/analyzes organizational concepts and classification changes, consults and makes recommendations to Staff Services Manager. Incumbent will compile results and must provide written reports and presentations to management.
PARF# 04-6-1141 / JC- 488543
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Staff Services Analyst/ 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G
https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions Position located at 500 Queens Lane, San Jose, Santa Clara County.
For further details about this position and/or a copy of the duty statement for Associate Governmental Program Analyst , please contact Isabel Garcia at (650) 358-4127 or email at isabel.garcia@dot.ca.gov .
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. STAFF SERVICES ANALYST ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488543
Position #(s): 904-730-5157-XXX
Working Title: Staff Service Analyst
Classification: STAFF SERVICES ANALYST $3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Santa Clara County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
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 despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
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
Class C License required.
Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.
SOQ questions:
Describe how your education, training, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for this position. Give an example where you had to use analytic analysis to solve a problem? Describe the problem, how and what tools did you use to solve it. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
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: 8/27/2025 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. 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 N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact 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 Drop-Off Address 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.
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 incumbent must have knowledge of modern office methods, equipment. Incumbent must be knowledgeable in the Principles, practices and trends of public and business administration, management, and supportive staff services. The incumbent will need to possess exceptional level personnel, and management analysis. They will need to be able to use reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems. Develop and evaluate alternatives. Must be able to independently analyze and make decisions on complex administrative tasks. Analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and written. Consult with and advise administrators or other parties on a wide variety of subject matter areas. Gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft computer applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook & Microsoft Project; must have a good working knowledge of computer applications such as database, spreadsheet, graphs, charts, reports, word processing and other programs. Must have the capacity to analyze internal database AMS Advantage, lnfoAdvantage, and Datalink to determine if resources are being properly expended. Independently provides advice and assistance to all levels of staff on varied difficult problems which at times are of a sensitive nature or could have an adverse impact on the Department.
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: Amrita Sharma (279) 234-2660 amrita.sharma@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Isabel Garcia (650) 358-4127 isabel.garcia@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-488543), PARF# 04-6-1141 and title of the position Staff Services Analyst / Associate Governmental Program Analyst) 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.