Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under the general 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 California food producers, distributors, processors, food hubs or other value chain partners. The Regional Producer Engagement Specialists work in concert with CDFA Farm to School Regional Network Leads, 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 Bay Area Region which includes the following counties: Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, and Contra Costa.
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 Region. This includes conducting a landscape analysis of California school food stakeholders like producers, distributors, processors, food hubs, or other value chain stakeholders
• Establish interview schedule, interview script, and interview record keeping system, conducting interviews, and regularly reviewing, updating, and analyzing information shared by community 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.
• Design, perform, and evaluate local food procurement activities with California school food stakeholders, specifically California school districts, food producers, distributors, processors, food hubs, or other value chain partners.
• Using data collected from ongoing landscape analysis, determine the proper type of value chain coordination, create procurement solutions, establish budget, coordinate partners, create required materials, design matchmaking agendas, facilitate procurement, analyze procurement outcomes, write and publish procurement reports, and implement post- procurement communications with stakeholders.
• Attend CDFA-Office's 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.
