Associate Governmental Program Analyst

1 Bulletin Date: 12/30/2021 Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam Code: 9PB04 Department: State of California Exam Type: Servicewide, Open Final Filing Date: Continuous CLASSIFICATION DETAILS Associate Governmental Program Analyst $5, - $6, per month. View the classification specification for the Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Final Filing Date: Continuous Who Should Apply: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin may apply for and take this examination.

2 Once you have taken this examination, you may not retake it for six (6) months. How To Apply: The link to connect to the Training and Experience Evaluation is located farther down on this bulletin in the Taking the Exam section. Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special testing arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact: California Department of Human Resources CalCareer Service Center Bulletin Date: 12/30/2021 1810 16th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (866) 844-8671 Email: California Relay Service.

3 7-1-1 (TTY and voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted into the examination. Part-time or full-time jobs, regardless of whether paid or volunteer positions, and inside or outside California state service will count toward experience. Associate Governmental Program Analyst State experience applied toward the General Experience pattern must include at least one year in a class at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of the promotional class.

4 Experience applicable to one of the following patterns may be combined on a proportional basis with experience applicable to the other patterns to meet the total experience requirements, provided that the combined qualifying experience totals at least 30 months. Education may not be used to reduce this 30-month limit. EDUCATION The following education is required when general experience is used to qualify at any level: equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

5 AND EITHER 1 Experience: One year of experience performing the duties of a Staff Services Analyst , Range C or OR 2 Experience: Three years of professional analytical experience performing duties in one or a combination of the following or closely related areas: budgeting, management analysis, personnel, planning, Program evaluation, or policy analysis. Promotional candidates who are within six months of satisfying the experience requirement for this class will be admitted to the examination, but they must fully meet the experience requirement before eligible for appointment.

6 Bulletin Date: 12/30/2021 (One year of graduate work in public or business administration, industrial relations, psychology, law, political science, or a related field may be substituted for six months of the required experience.) POSITION DESCRIPTION Associate Governmental Program Analyst An Associate Governmental Program Analyst performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments such as Program evaluation and planning; policy analysis and formulation; systems development; budgeting, planning, management, and personnel analysis; and continually provides consultative services to management or others.

7 This is the full journey level Analyst class. Incumbents are typically subject-matter generalists who have demonstrated possession of intellectual abilities, the management tools, and the personal qualifications to succeed in a variety of general staff services settings. Vacancies are anticipated at various departments throughout state service. EXAMINATION SCOPE This examination consists of the following components: Training and Experience Evaluation Weighted 100% of the final score. The examination will consists solely of a Training and Experience Evaluation.

8 To obtain a position on the eligible list, a minimum score of 70% must be received. Applicants will receive their score upon completion of the Training and Experience Evaluation process. In addition to evaluating applicants relative knowledge, skills, and ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education and/or experience, emphasis in each exam component will be measuring competitively, relative job demands, each applicant s: Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, and supportive staff services such as budgeting, personnel, and management analysis; government functions and organization.

9 And methods and techniques of effective conference leadership. Ability to: Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex Governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide Bulletin Date: 12/30/2021 variety of subject-matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work.

10 Coordinate the work of others, act as a team or conference leader; and appear before legislative and other committees. Bulletin Revision Date: 12/30/2021 ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION A servicewide, open eligible list for the Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification will be established for the State of California (all State of California departments, statewide). The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list in order of final score regardless of exam date. Eligibility expires twelve(12) months after it is established.