Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Do you enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment? Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of California Immigrants? If you are a highly motivated leader seeking a fast-paced and innovative work environment, the opportunity for growth, and an opportunity where you can help make a positive difference in people's lives, then this is the position for you!

The Immigration Services Bureau is seeking (1) motivated Associate Government Program Analyst or Staff Services Analyst dedicated to being a part of a high performing team where staff and external stakeholders work collaboratively to design and implement immigration integration programs and services throughout California.

Telework / Remote Work Information: This position has been designated as eligible for telework. The position will require in-person attendance when requested. This position also has the travel for monitoring, compliance, and training purposes.

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Working Conditions

This work location is very convenient!  The CDSS is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.

This position is eligible for  hybrid work  in accordance with the Governor’s and at the sole discretion of the Department of Social Services under California Government Code Section 14200. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time.  The incumbent  will  be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the CDSS policies.  The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

A Statement of Qualifications (SQQ) containing no more than two pages answering the questions below must accompany your application. To be considered complete, you must number (1-4) and individually address each of the four questions listed below. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW THE SQQ INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY WILL NOT BE REVIEWS OE CONSIDERED. A resume, cover letter, or letter of interest cannot be submitted in place of an SQQ.

1. Explain how the combination of your education, experience, and skills makes you the best fit for this position. Include details about why you are interested in being part of the Immigration Services Bureau.
2. Describe any experience in developing programs and/or monitoring contracts/grants. Please include relevant information about tracking spending, developing budgets, reporting or performance monitoring, and any engagement with grantees/contractors.
3. Describe your experience working on immigration issues, policy, and programs. You may include any relevant social service or policy experience.
4. Detail an experience in a professional setting where you identified a problem, researched and analyzed data, and provided a recommended solution. Include the outcome and any reflections or lessons learned.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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:

Please highlight your knowledge, skills and experience related to the below desired qualifications in your  application package. We encourage applications regardless of whether you think you meet 100% of these skills  below.

• Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, honesty, and make timely decisions while maintaining positive  and trusting working relationships.

• Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and work  effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, think logically and creatively, apply  a range of analytical and research tools, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, and make sound  recommendations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present information to all levels of stakeholders, including  management and colleagues.

• Experience working in a team environment.

• Knowledge and understanding or willingness and ability to learn CDSS organizations, technology, and  processes.

• Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, and SharePoint among others.

Benefits

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

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

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

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 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 -

  (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work,

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