Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA)
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA)
Job Description and Duties
Under direction and supervision of the Central Region Services Branch Chief of Design Support, (a Senior Transportation Engineer), the incumbent is responsible for a wide variety of highly critical and technical budget analysis for Central Region Services Division. The AGPA is responsible to facilitate project delivery, budgetary, resource management and administrative support to ensure and facilitate completed staff work on matters of critical concern associated with the Project Development Office and within Caltrans. In this capacity, the AGPA independently researches, analyzes and monitors the allocation/expenditures and management of workload/staffing/budgets for the units within the Office of Design in San Luis Obispo, Stockton and Fresno.
PARF# 06-6-770 / JC- 497103
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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G
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 Manchester Center, 2015 E. Shields Avenue, Suite 100, Fresno, Fresno County. 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.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Special Requirements The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
Experience in planning, organizing and completing special assignments with emphasis on accuracy, quality and details.
Experience with written, verbal, and personal communication with internal and external partners. Demonstrates effective and accurate reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates knowledge of allocation, budget management, forecasting, analyzing and auditing data.
Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
Knowledge and ability in balancing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines. Ability to maintain files.
Desirable Qualifications The position requires knowledge of the Central Region Services Project Development process, familiarity with the Department’s statewide organizational structure, knowledge of the state budget development process, and principles and current trends in administrative functions as they relate to resource management practices and program evaluation. Must have knowledge of the Department’s mission, goals, and objectives.
The incumbent must have the ability to reason logically and creatively, use various analytical techniques to resolve complex budgetary problems, develop and evaluate alternatives, and draw sound conclusions, and present recommendations and information through oral and written communication methods to management on matters relating to the unit’s budget. Must be able to establish and maintain priorities and a level of professional integrity to ensure that the best interests of the unit and the Department are served. The incumbent must also have the ability to work independently and well in the interdisciplinary team concept and be able to function in a lead capacity when called upon.
Must possess strong analytical skills with a special emphasis on accurate interpretation of budget and project workload information; the ability to integrate and forecast probable events and expenditures into spending plans and workload reports. Strong work ethic and independent action are necessary to fulfill the requirements of this position.
Benefits 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: Meg White, 279-234-2243, meg.white@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Breanda Barrales Chaidez, 559-383-5902, breanda.barrales@dot.ca.gov
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)
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PARF# 06-6-770 / JC- 497103
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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G
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 Manchester Center, 2015 E. Shields Avenue, Suite 100, Fresno, Fresno County. 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.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Special Requirements The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
Experience in planning, organizing and completing special assignments with emphasis on accuracy, quality and details.
Experience with written, verbal, and personal communication with internal and external partners. Demonstrates effective and accurate reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrates knowledge of allocation, budget management, forecasting, analyzing and auditing data.
Knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
Knowledge and ability in balancing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines. Ability to maintain files.
Desirable Qualifications The position requires knowledge of the Central Region Services Project Development process, familiarity with the Department’s statewide organizational structure, knowledge of the state budget development process, and principles and current trends in administrative functions as they relate to resource management practices and program evaluation. Must have knowledge of the Department’s mission, goals, and objectives.
The incumbent must have the ability to reason logically and creatively, use various analytical techniques to resolve complex budgetary problems, develop and evaluate alternatives, and draw sound conclusions, and present recommendations and information through oral and written communication methods to management on matters relating to the unit’s budget. Must be able to establish and maintain priorities and a level of professional integrity to ensure that the best interests of the unit and the Department are served. The incumbent must also have the ability to work independently and well in the interdisciplinary team concept and be able to function in a lead capacity when called upon.
Must possess strong analytical skills with a special emphasis on accurate interpretation of budget and project workload information; the ability to integrate and forecast probable events and expenditures into spending plans and workload reports. Strong work ethic and independent action are necessary to fulfill the requirements of this position.
Benefits 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: Meg White, 279-234-2243, meg.white@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Breanda Barrales Chaidez, 559-383-5902, breanda.barrales@dot.ca.gov
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)
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