ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Multiple positions may exist

COVID-19 Impacts to Working at DOR
DOR is closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 and ensuring our staff are supported in a safe work environment. While working on-site at any DOR facility, employees must follow current COVID-19 health orders issued by the California Department of Public Health or local health jurisdiction. DOR offers a hybrid work environment including in-office and remote work options for various positions.

The DOR's Disability Access Services (DAS) Team is currently seeking an enthusiastic, talented, and results-driven individual. DAS works in partnership with stakeholders to educate, improve accessibility, and promote equality resulting in employment opportunities and equal access for persons with disabilities in the public and private sectors.

Under the supervision and direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM I), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) as the Digital Accessibility Consultant provides leadership, coordination and professional technical expertise to support accessible information within DOR, its affiliated partners and vendors, and state government agencies. This position requires knowledge, skills, and experience in applicable accessible IT laws and regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), state regulations, policies, and procedures, including Government Code Section 11135 and 7405, State Administrative Manual (SAM) and State Information Management Manual (SIMM).

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

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

• ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-453083

Position #(s):
813-022-5393-XXX

Working Title:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $5,855.00 - $7,549.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

Join us in our Sacramento location within walking distance of Golden One Center and a variety of restaurants and shops in Sacramento. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with DOR!

DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.

Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:

• We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
• We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
• We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
• We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
• We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.

VISION STATEMENT:

Employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.

MISSION STATEMENT:

DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.

Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application to be considered. The SOQ is a discussion of the applicant's experience which qualifies him/her for this position. The SOQ must specifically address the questions listed below with consideration of the desirable qualifications, be numbered in the same order, and be no more than two pages in Arial 12-point font.

Describe your experience in delivering presentations, training, webinars, or consultation in a professional environment.

Describe your experience in writing technical reports.

Describe your experience learning or implementing tasks related to compliance with regulations and government codes.

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: 10/21/2024
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.

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 Rehabilitation
N/A
Attn: Personnel PAS 240589
721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Rehabilitation
N/A
Personnel PAS 240589
721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento , CA 95814

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 Qualificaiton

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:
D esirable Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations with a demonstrated understanding and sensitivity of the issues around persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in accessibility of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and PDF documents and forms.
• Experience in performing presentations, training, webinars, and consultation in a professional environment.
• Appreciation of the ability of persons with disabilities to work and to be independent and contributing members of our society.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a team member to plan, develop, implement, and track outcomes for short- and long-term projects.
• Ability to remain flexible with constantly changing priorities including the ability to work independently on completing time sensitive and high priority assignments with appropriate speed and urgency without sacrificing quality.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and well-developed critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use interpersonal, networking and conflict resolution skills to effectively represent the needs and interests of the organization.
• Ability to successfully build rapport and collaborate with individuals on complex and sensitive issues at all levels within the organization and external program partners with empathy and mutual respect.
• Possess strong organizational skills and commitment to quality customer service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Experience in delivering presentations, training, webinars, and consultation in a professional environment.

Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Pension through CALPERS
• Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Group Legal Services
• ScholarShare (College Saving Account)
• Reimbursement Accounts (Medical and Childcare)
• Disability Insurance Programs

For the latest information on the attractive benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR .

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

Click here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.

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

Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Ken Ng
(916) 529-1231
Ken.Ng@dor.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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.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.

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.