Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) serves as an independent field analyst who collects, analyzes, and evaluates complex data collected from school districts, school garden organizations, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, local governments, Tribal communities, historically excluded communities, and other entities engaged in school food transformation. The Farm to School Network Regional Leads work in concert with CDFA Farm to School Regional Producer Engagement Specialists, the CDFA Farm to School Network, and regional partners to create solutions that serve the California school food community and advance CDFA’s Farm to School Roadmap.
This position will serve the Central Region which includes the following counties: Yolo, Sacramento, El Dorado, Amador, San Joaquin, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Merced, Mariposa, Mono and Alpine.
The incumbent must have initiative, good judgement, independent action, timeliness, prioritization of multiple projects, good verbal and written communication skills, proficient computer skills and knowledge of a variety of software, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Internet social media functions.
• Design, create, evaluate, and refine a community asset mapping tool within the California Farm to School Network Central Region. This includes conducting a landscape analysis of farm to school stakeholders, especially school districts, school garden organizations, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, Tribal communities, historically underserved communities, and other entities engaged in school food transformation.
• Design, implement, and evaluate public events with California school food stakeholders, specifically school districts, school garden organizations, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and other entities engaged in school food transformation.
• Using data collected from ongoing landscape analysis, determine the proper type of event, create event goals, identify venue, establish budget, coordinate partners, create event materials, design meeting agenda, facilitate event, analyze event outcomes, write and publish event report, and implement post-event communications with attendees, the general public, and internal stakeholders.
• Farm to School Network Regional Leads will design, implement, and evaluate public events with California school food stakeholders especially school districts, school garden organizations, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and other entities engaged in school food transformation.
• Attend CDFA-Offices regular meetings to provide effective inputs and updates on work status.
• Prepare status reports for supervisor on a regular basis, including tracking community stakeholder contacts and relationship status.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This position’s designated headquarters (HQ) address will be in one of the following counties: Butte County, Del Norte County, El Dorado County, Fresno County, Imperial County, Kern County, Lake County, Lassen County, Los Angeles County, Mendocino County, Modoc County, Mono County, Nevada County, Orange County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, San Joaquin County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Clara County, Shasta County, Siskiyou County, Stanislaus County, Tehama County, Tulare County, Ventura County.
This position is eligible for telework in accordance with CDFA’s telework policy, however, teleworking employees may be required to report to their HQ location on occasion depending on operational need. Travel expenses to and from HQ are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
The duties of this job are performed indoors 75% of the time. The incumbent in this position teleworks at least 90% of the time. The incumbent is supplied with the necessary tools and supplies to perform the assigned duties, including, but not limited to, a cell phone, a laptop computer with various software programs, and a multifunction print/scan/copy machine.
Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy. Travel by private vehicle, state vehicle or public transportation to various locations throughout the State such as conferences, site visits or outreach events may be required. A valid driver’s license is required.
Incumbent must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; work well under pressure, make appropriate decisions and well-thought-out recommendations, work independently in completing assignments and meeting required deadlines.
