Associate Governmental Program Analyst (Sacramento Bps)

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Are you passionate about public outreach and building relationships? Do you enjoy providing support to others and helping hiring managers grow their teams? Join the California Department of Food and Agriculture and be part of an organization that is responsible for the state’s food safety, the protection of the state’s agriculture from invasive species, and promoting the California agricultural industry. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a fulfilling career, you are encouraged to apply.

Under direction of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) performs a wide variety of recruitment, outreach, fiscal, and staff services functions including traveling, relationship building, reconciling travel expenditures, management analysis, and administrative services. This position enables the Program to foster and improve teamwork with staff at the individual border protection stations as well as developing partnerships within the Exclusion Program. The AGPA’s input and recommendations have significant impact on policies and projects which are key factor as to whether the Program accomplishes established goals and objectives.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with Plant Quarantine Supervisors (Station Managers) and Agriculture Program Supervisors (Area Managers) to determine the staffing needs of each station.

• Research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract a diverse pool of suitable candidates.

• Travel to, attend and participate in job fairs and hiring events by contacting colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, and hiring websites.

• Oversee and organize outreach events to assist in successful recruitment for the Program.

• Attract and pursue potential candidates by engaging with the public through online databases, employment forums, social media, etc.

• Develop and execute strategies that maintain and grow a social presence to attract and recruit qualified candidates.

• Plan, produce, and curate agricultural and recruitment content on all social media platforms.

• Research, draft, and edit various types of content such as agricultural articles and social media posts on behalf of the Branch.

• Provide guidance for staff on travel policies and respond to all travel inquiries by phone and/or email.

• Coordinate travel authorizations by completing forms and drafting personalized justification memorandums.

• Arrange in-state and out-of-state travel for employees including scheduling flights and ground transportation, booking accommodations and handling trip-related tasks.

• Oversee the production and distribution of the Program’s monthly newsletter.

• Actively participate in Program staff meetings to gather information and stay up to date with current station events.

• Perform a variety of special assignments as requested by the Staff Services Manager I, Program Supervisor, Branch Chief, or the Division Administrative Assistant.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors. Office equipment includes a computer, with various software programs, including e-mail, a telephone with voice-mail, facsimile machine, and stationary filing drawers and bins.

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy.

Travel by State vehicle or other public transportation systems to various remote locations throughout the State is required.

This position is located at our Sacramento HQ , located at 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814

To be considered for a position, you will need to apply online at https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=422547

For more information, please text "BPSALL" to 1-855-TEXT-BPS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,684.00 - $7,114.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA 95814: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814