Job Description and Duties The Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR) seeks to fill a Limited-Term/Full Time Associate Governmental Program Analyst in the Youth Empowerment Commission. Originally created by AB 46 (L. Rivas, 2021), the Youth Empowerment Commission (YEC) was formally established at OPR in 2023 as a statewide advisory body to provide meaningful opportunities for civic engagement to improve the quality of life for California's disconnected and disadvantaged youth and to make meaningful recommendations regarding legislation and state policy.
The Office of Planning and Research is seeking to hire a Senior Program Analyst for the Youth Empowerment Commission (YEC). The Senior Program Analyst is responsible for leading the development and implementation of annual reports, developing best practices, leading, and coordinating efforts to develop and implement youth empowerment initiatives and programs, as directed by the YEC. This position serves as a lead analyst and independently conducts varied complex research activities to support data collection, implementation, and analysis for YEC.
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Working Conditions Located in an office setting in downtown Sacramento, directly across from the State Capitol. Various coffee shops and restaurants conveniently located within walking distance. Available street parking and State-owned parking garages nearby for convenience. Telework may be available in accordance with OPR's Telework Policy.
All OPR employees must reside in California upon appointment.
Special Requirements Do NOT include ANY confidential information to your application on any documents you submit for a 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, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthrate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program status, medical information, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of the applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination purposes only.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file and appeal with the State Personnel Board.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
For those who must submit their application via the postal service, please indicate the position and Job Control numbers for the position which you are applying for.
Using your online CalCareer account to apply electronically is the preferred method of applying for this vacancy and is highly recommended; however, candidates may apply by mail or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
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:
Education or other experience in social science, public policy, political science, public health, or similar area Understanding of State Government function Experience with underserved communities Strong understanding of youth empowerment concepts, issues, and best practices Strong youth engagement skills Strong research, critical thinking, program implementation and evaluation skills Experience performing data analysis Benefits Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website, , and the California Public Employees Retirement System website, .
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Supplemental Questionnaire The Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please answer each question numerically in the same order outlined below. Applications received by those who do not follow the instructions in this section will not be considered. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (SQ) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NOTE: Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in place of the required SQ. Applicant must answer the questions listed below in numerical order. SQ must be typed, single spaced, 12-point Arial font, and no more than three (3) pages in length. The document shall be titled "Supplemental Questionnaire - (Your Full Name)." When completing the SQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for the statement below. Please describe how your experience, unique skills, connections, and/or education as it relates to the duty statement for the Youth Empowerment Commission Senior Program Analyst role, makes you the most qualified candidate for this position. What two values are important to consider when working with youth leaders and why? Please describe any youth empowerment tools, strategies, or frameworks you have worked with or learned about. How did you apply them in your previous work experience(s)? Please describe your experience with community and stakeholder engagement and collaboration. Please describe an experience of researching a topic area for your supervisor. What steps did you take? How did you communicate results? 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 required and must be included. Supplemental Application - Please see "Supplemental Questionnaire" section below for detailed instructions.
