Job Description and Duties

STAFF SERVICES ANALYST - LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS / HEADQUARTERS

The reporting location for this position is Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the direct supervision of Staff Services Manager II.

Are you interested in joining the legislative team for California State Parks? This is a great opportunity to learn and work on important policies impacting the Department and become an integral member of the legislative unit. With 280 State Parks, we are a fast paced team covering a broad range of topics and issues across the state.

Legislative Affairs is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented person who can work independently, with a high degree of initiative, demonstrating strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills, to perform a broad range of complex legislative analytical tasks and projects. Duties will include but are not limited to: assisting with bill review and tracking legislation impacting California State Parks, bill analysis, identifying potential programmatic impacts and costs, as well as policy considerations, presenting legislative recommendations, drafting bill language, Legislative Proposals, and Budget Change Proposals, communicating regularly with legislative staff, program leads, stakeholders, and Executive Staff.

This position is also responsible for receiving, reviewing, coordinating, and drafting responses to inquiries from the Legislature and routine legislative constituent inquiries.

Occasional travel to for site visits and meetings is required.

This position requires a valid Class C driver's license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver's license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver's license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

Training and Development Assignments may be considered.

This position is designated as telework eligible-remote centered.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Megan Florida at (916) 247-8323 or at Megan.Florida@parks.ca.gov.

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-437598

Position #(s):

549-031-5157-XXX

Working Title:

LEGISLATIVE ANALYST

Classification:

STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

$3,640.00 - $4,561.00 A

$3,941.00 - $4,933.00 B

$4,726.00 - $5,916.00 C

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

Department Website:

Special Requirements

The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the Legislative Affairs position. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience as it relates to this position/Duty Statement. How has your education and experience prepared you for the role of Legislative Analyst? Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

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: 7/3/2024

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. 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 Parks & Recreation

Attn: Class & Hiring

P.O. Box 942896

Sacramento, CA 94296-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Parks & Recreation

Class & Hiring

715 P Street

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 - See "Special Requirements" section for SOQ prompt.

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:

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and the capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines and properly handle confidential/sensitive information. Ability to acquire program knowledge, research and interpret laws and regulations and develop compelling and concise narratives explaining proposed legislation and the Department's position.

Benefits

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:

Hiring Unit Contact:

Megan Florida

(916) 247-8323

megan.florida@parks.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:

Sharon Comas - Human Rights Office

(916) 653-9990

sharon.comas@parks.ca.gov

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