ARE YOU GOOD WITH NUMBERS AND THE STATE BUDGET PROCESS? THIS MAY BE THE JOB FOR YOU!

Our Administrative Services Bureau seeks an enthusiastic and motivated person for its Budget Analyst (Associate Budget Analyst) position, acting as the primary budget contact and performing the technical analytical work of intermediate to high level of complexity in the preparation and maintenance of the California State Library's budget.

Under the general direction of the Fiscal Officer (Staff Services Manager II), the Associate Budget Analyst (ABA) acts as the primary technical budget preparer, program contact, and performs analytical work of intermediate to high level of complexity in the associated activities with administering, building, preparing, and maintaining the entire California State Library's appropriated budget. Additionally, this ABA will act as backup/secondary to the primary operational budget contact.

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

Working Conditions
This position is headquartered in the City of Sacramento; however, the position may work a hybrid schedule where you work remotely and physically report to the office.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE BUDGET ANALYST
• ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-432558

Position #(s):
175-404-5284-001

Working Title:
Budget Analyst

Classification:
ASSOCIATE BUDGET ANALYST $5,684.00 - $7,334.00

Shall Consider:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$5,684.00 - $7,329.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

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!

Parking information can be found at: DGS managed parking facilities City of Sacramento parking map
Department Website: http://www.library.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Applicants must submit a completed State Application (STD 678) clearly indicating the position you are applying for and the basis of your eligibility. Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQs) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQs with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the MQs, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

The standard State application is available on the California Department of Human Resources' web site at https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf .

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a 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 (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, test scores, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of the applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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: 5/30/2024
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.

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:
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
Recruitment
Human Resources Services Office
900 N Street, First Floor Drop Box
Sacramento , CA 95814
Please submit electronically or mail.
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

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 California State budget experience.

• Be detail-oriented.

• Have proficiency in computer applications (Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.).

• Be able to handle multiple assignments with tight deadlines.

• Be familiar with the State fiscal & legislative processes.

• Have experience with FI$Cal/Hyperion/PeopleSoft reporting systems.

• Have an ability to foster and cultivate positive professional working relationships.

• Exercise creativity and flexibility in problem identification and resolution.

• Maintain privacy and confidentiality at all times.

• Demonstrate initiative in making work improvements, identifying and correcting errors, and initiating work activities.

• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills.

• Budgeting experience including Budget Change Proposals

• Advanced Excel Skills

• Accounting knowledge and/or experience.

• Local Assistance or grant fiscal analysis knowledge and/or experience.

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor while dealing with both internal and external customers.

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to frequent workload changes based on organizational priorities and work under pressure for time-sensitive, high priority projects.

• A degree in business, finance, economics or accounting is desirable.

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!

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:
Veronica Castillo
(279) 399-8994
veronica.castillo@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.

Exam 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 Budget 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.