Job Posting: Associate Governmental Program Analyst

CA Pollution Control Financing Authority

JC-475629
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Associate Governmental Program Analyst
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5,855.00 - $7,327.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/8/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst provides more complex technical and analytical support in the administration of the California Pollution Control Financing Authority’s (CPCFA) various financing programs. CPCFA’s financing programs include, bond financing, loan loss reserve, collateral support, grants, and may include assisting with the development and implementation of new financing programs CPCFA and/or the Legislature establish. This position will use various software programs (email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, browsers, databases, custom software, etc.) in the normal course of business to complete tasks as listed in the essential and non-essential functions of this position.

This listing is also being advertised at the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) level under JC-475627. Candidates may apply at both levels. However, candidates must submit a separate application for each level.

*Please Note: Your application will be reviewed for attention to detail including but not limited to: spelling, missing information, conflicting information, incorrect dates, and/or typos. Please be sure you have completely reviewed and updated your State Application (STD Form 678) thoroughly before submitting. If you would like to provide an explanation or would like to provide additional information, please include this information in a cover letter. No other documents will be considered.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-475629
Position #(s):
345-002-5393-015
Working Title:
Associate Governmental Program Analyst
Classification:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$5,855.00 - $7,327.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA) has been providing low-cost innovative financing to California businesses since 1972 with an objective of making California more economically prosperous and environmentally clean. CPCFA is committed to promoting access to capital through the delivery of financing options to California business and environmental industries by being the driving force of public and private partnerships, a leader in offering customized risk mitigation tools and at the forefront of projects that protect and restore the environment. CPCFA partners with sister state agencies to achieve the State’s environmental policy objectives by administering high-impact financing programs designed to assist regulated entities and other stakeholders with accessing private capital. As a government agency that issues tax-exempt private activity bonds, CPCFA can facilitate low cost financing to qualified waste and recycling projects, and other projects to control pollution and improve water supply.

CPCFA also administers the California Capital Access Program (CalCAP), which encourages financial institutions to make loans to small businesses and provides for specialty programs targeted toward building an improved infrastructure for zero- and partial-emission vehicles and helping small businesses comply with the federal Americans With Disabilities Act.

Please click here to find more information about the California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA).

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Electronic applications are highly encouraged. If submitting a hard copy, please include JC-475629 / Position #345-002-5393-015 in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section of the application. Hard copy applications received without the required information may not be considered.

    Application Instructions

    Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

    Final Filing Date: 5/8/2025

    Who May Apply

    Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

    Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
    Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

    How To Apply

    Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

    Address for Mailing Application Packages

    You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

    CA Pollution Control Financing Authority
    Administration Division
    Attn: Applications Unit
    901 P St, 411A
    Sacramento, CA 95814

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

    You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

    CA Pollution Control Financing Authority
    Administration Division
    Applications Unit
    901 P St, 411A
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
    • Degree and/or School Transcripts
    • Statement of Qualifications -
      Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): Your statement must not exceed 1 pages in length, using Arial 12-point font, and 1” margins; each page must be numbered and include your name, email, and phone number in the upper left-hand corner; the question must be listed in bold before your response; and the response must include the dates of employment, your job tile, and employer where knowledge and/or experience was obtained.

      Applications that do not include an SOQ or include an SOQ that does not follow the required format or answer the questions below, will be determined to be incomplete and will not be reviewed for further consideration in the hiring process.

      1. Please describe why your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities make you the best person for this position.
    Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

    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 focused in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
    • Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting principles.
    • Experience using Adobe Acrobat Professional and the Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
    • Ability to learn and use customized database systems.
    • Demonstrated ability to research, organize, analyze, and interpret information to create reports and provide recommendations for management consideration.
    • Knowledge of proper use of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and possess good written and oral communication skills.
    • Ability to prioritize workload, and ensure deadlines are met.
    • Ability to work and communicate effectively with Authority staff, other agencies, and outside vendors.
    • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
    • Demonstrated ability to think critically and pay careful attention to detail.
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced, small, service-oriented state agency prioritizing accountability, transparency, and customer service.
    • Ability to maintain a high degree of diplomacy and tact while interfacing with a wide range of staff and external stakeholders.
    • Dependable, accountable, punctual, and possess excellent attendance.

    Benefits

    Please see the CalHR Benefits Summary page for detailed information.

    Contact Information

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

    Human Resources Contact:
    Applications Unit
    (916) 653-3100
    Applications@treasurer.ca.gov

    Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

    EEO Contact:
    EEO Officer
    (916) 653-3100
    EEO@treasurer.ca.gov
    California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

    Minimum Qualifications

    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 in your application packet. Official sealed transcripts or your original diploma (with embossed seal) will be required prior to appointment. If it is determined that a candidate does not meet all Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the classification. All candidates who are determined to not meet the Minimum Qualifications will be contacted in writing and will have 10 business days to respond with additional information supporting their Minimum Qualifications for the classification. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

    Confidential Information

    Do NOT include ANY confidential information 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), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information listed anywhere on the applications submitted electronically, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

    Application Methods:
    Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
    By Mail
    Drop-off