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ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

United States

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst is responsible for performing a wide variety of complex analytical transportation-related duties, including policy analysis and formulation, specific subject matter program planning, legislative bill analyses, and consultative services to management and/or others.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Conducts research, planning, analysis, and evaluation activities, and prepares completed staff work for transportation-related subject matter
Acts as a designated Employee Transportation Coordinator, which includes disseminating information regarding transit options, bicycling, and walking in accordance with headquarters campus procedures. Responsible for the departmental annual commuter survey and providing transportation-related education to support efforts in improving air quality.
Analyzes Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) for departmental impact; distributes EIRs to appropriate Area/Division for geographical analysis and comments, if necessary; tracks the Area/Division response; and notifies management verbally and/or in writing when an Area/Division has submitted comments indicating the EIR will have an impact on departmental operations.
Maintains assigned departmental manuals, General Orders, and Standard Operating Procedures; performs literature review in support of departmental operations.
Represents the Department when attending meetings, state conferences, and public hearings related to transportation issues. Keeps Division staff and Executive Management updated verbally and/or in writing of program progress.
Provides Executive Management support for quarterly Transportation Directors meetings and Strategic Highway Safety Program Executive and Steering Committee meetings. This could include making meeting arrangements and providing necessary research and background material on agenda items.
Acts as lead coordinator of the headquarters annual Transportation and Wellness Fair activities.
Performs other job-related duties within the scope of the classification, as required.

Staff Service Analyst candidates will be considered for this position.

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

Working Conditions

The normal working hours are 0800-1700 hours, Monday through Friday, in office. Ability to sit, type, rotate, and work at a computer workstation to complete work assignments up to 8 hours per day. Travel may be required throughout the State of California.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-492420

Position #(s):

388-063-5393-725

Working Title:

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

Classification:

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

$3,861.00 - $4,839.00 A

$4,181.00 - $5,233.00 B

$5,014.00 - $6,276.00 C

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Highway Patrol

601 North 7th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

The mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The CHP offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be written out, numbered, and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed (8-1/2 X 11 size paper), no more than 1 page in length, and 12-point Arial font with one-inch margins.

1. Describe how your work experience, training, and/or education make you a qualified candidate for this position.

2. Describe your experience in dealing with a variety of individuals at all levels in an organization, including your ability to effectively communicate and interact both verbally and in writing.

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: 9/28/2025

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. 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:

California Highway Patrol

052/Selection Standards and Examinations

Attn: Alexis Carlos

P.O. Box 942898

Sacramento, CA 94298-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

California Highway Patrol

052/Selection Standards and Examinations

Classification and Hiring

601 North 7th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

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.
Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. Refer to the Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.

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:

Outstanding written, verbal, and analytical skills; excellent organizational and time management skills; excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision and within short time frames; and the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with peers and all levels of management.

Benefits

Newer gated campus located close to Downtown Sacramento; offers free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, gym, an ATM, on-site Bistro, and is close to a light rail station. Close to bike/walking paths along the American River.

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

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.

Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Alexis Carlos
(916) 843-3789

Hiring Unit Contact:
Melainie Boyack
(916) 843-3364

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:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section
(916) 843-3190
eoas@chp.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.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire and a Statement of Qualifications with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-492420) and/or position number 388-063-5393-725 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

Other

Please note: To obtain list eligibility, you will need to take and pass an examination for the classification to establish list eligibility prior to a job offer. Please visit the link below to search for an examination.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx

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.

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