ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

The Inspection Services Division is recruiting to fill one (1) Associate Governmental Program Analyst position located in Sacramento County.

The hiring unit has established the following internal cut-off dates for this Job Control :

• April 15, 2024
• May 15, 2024
• June 15, 2024

Applications will be reviewed after each date listed above, and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) serves as an independent field analyst who collects, analyzes, and evaluates complex data collected from school districts, school garden organizations, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, local governments, Tribal communities, historically excluded communities, and other entities engaged in school food transformation. The Farm to School Network Regional Leads work in concert with CDFA Farm to School Regional Producer Engagement Specialists, the CDFA Farm to School Network, and regional partners to create solutions that serve the California school food community and advance CDFA’s Farm to School Roadmap.

This position will serve the Central Region which includes the following counties : Yolo, Sacramento, El Dorado, Amador, San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Merced, Mariposa, Mono and Alpine.

The incumbent must have initiative, good judgement, independent action, timeliness, prioritization of multiple projects, good verbal and written communication skills, proficient computer skills and knowledge of a variety of software, including but not limited to : Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Internet social media functions.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Working Conditions

The duties of this job are performed indoors 75% of the time. The incumbent in this position teleworks at least 90% of the time. The incumbent is supplied with the necessary tools and supplies to perform the assigned duties, including, but not limited to, a cell phone, a laptop computer with various software programs, and a multifunction print / scan / copy machine.

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy. Travel by private vehicle, state vehicle or public transportation to various locations throughout the State such as conferences, site visits or outreach events may be required. A valid driver’s license is required.

Special Requirements

Applicants are required to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing a standard state application (Examination / Employment Application STD 678). The SOQ is required to elicit information regarding each candidates’ interest and experience in relation to this position. The completed SOQ must address the questions below, should not be more than one page, using Arial, 12point font size. Applications with SOQs that do not address the questions below will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ.

Statement of Qualifications

1. Describe how your education and work experience demonstrates your ability to establish and lead a region of the California Farm to School Network.

2. What does equity in agriculture mean to you, specifically in the farm to school space, and how do you feel you could contribute to expanding efforts at CDFA to address equity in agriculture?

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