ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety

The mission of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) is to advance long-term utility infrastructure safety through data-driven, wildfire mitigation evaluation and compliance, excavation standards and education, in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, and in support of improved utility infrastructure, safety culture, and innovation.

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Energy Safety participates in E-Verify. If you apply for and are selected for a position, Energy Safety will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information upon appointment. To confirm you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

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 official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations available online.

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.

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.

Who May Apply

How To Apply

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -
  The SOQ must be typed in 12-point Ariel font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length and address the following:
  • Operational Support and Coordination: Describe your experience supporting day-to-day operations in a public or organizational setting. Include examples of how you tracked project timelines and deliverables, coordinated cross-functional tasks, prepared materials for leadership meetings, ensured compliance with procedures, or supported special projects.
  • Communication and Reporting: Explain your experience preparing reports, dashboards, presentations, or executive level communications. Highlight how you've supported leadership with data-driven materials, facilitated internal or public communication, taken meeting minutes, or handled sensitive correspondence.
  • Compliance and Policy Support: Provide examples of how you've supported compliance with organizational policies, laws, or procedures. Describe any experience conducting research, policy review, or analysis to improve processes, support legal or regulatory obligations, or contribute to the development or implementation of internal policies or guidelines.
  Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.