Policy Analyst-CalFresh Employment & Training

Under the direct supervision of the Staff Services Manager I (SSMI), the Employment & Training (E&T) Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA)/Staff Services Analyst (SSA) is responsible for a variety of complex activities associated with providing administrative and programmatic oversight to CalFresh E&T programs throughout California. The AGPA/SSA will travel to counties throughout California and determine compliance with CalFresh E&T rules and regulations. The AGPA/SSA will be responsible for providing technical assistance to stakeholders, compiling complex statewide program information, and developing and implementing program policy. Desirable qualifications include: knowledge of government structure, experience processing invoices, contracts, and budgets, motivated and self-directed with excellent writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills, customer focused and able to meet deadlines.Up to 20% travel, required.Benefits: The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details.Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees!Telework / Remote Work Information: This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Social Services policies. Headquarter location will be designated based on the selected candidate's primary residence location, and/or the closest CDSS location.Would you like more information regarding career opportunities with the CDSS? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov and include the job classification and job control number in the subject line. Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job .You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Working Conditions• Telework available• Office setting• Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%• Must have a valid CA driver's license.Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.• ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST• STAFF SERVICES ANALYSTAdditional Documents• Job Application Package Checklist• Duty StatementPosition Details Job Code #:JC-446102Position #(s):800-253-5393-702Working Title:Policy Analyst-CalFresh Employment & TrainingClassification:ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $5,855.00 - $7,327.00 AShall Consider:STAFF SERVICES ANALYST$3,749.00 - $4,698.00 A$4,059.00 - $5,081.00 B$4,868.00 - $6,093.00 C# of Positions:1Work Location:United StatesTelework:HybridJob Type:Permanent, Full TimeDepartment InformationAre you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) serves, aids and protects needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility and foster independence. CDSS employees are our most important resource in serving California's needy and vulnerable children and families.The mission of the CalFresh Employment and Training (E&T) program is to provide CalFresh recipients with access to the E&T program, supportive services and skills and credentialing. The strategic goals of the CalFresh E&T program include:• Increase job placement, retention, and wages;• Increase CalFresh E&T participation across a diverse mix of people, communities and cultures;• Increase employability by removing barriers to employment;• Increase skills attainment and credentialing; and• Lead an efficient and effective customer focused E&T programCDSS CultureCDSS' goal is to foster a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion within our Department, that actively invites the contribution and participation of all people, and is representative of the varied identities and different perspectives in California. In our role as public administrators, our charge is to ensure that our programs and our workplaces provide all Californians the opportunity to thrive.Special RequirementsPlease Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.A statement of qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. SOQs will be reviewed and considered that are submitted in 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, with one-inch margins, up to two pages. Number your response to each question in the SOQ.Applicant name, position number, and title of position applied.1. Describe your knowledge and experience with CalFresh and/or other social welfare programs including workforce programs. Include relevant dates.2. Describe your knowledge and experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Include relevant outcomes and dates.3. Describe your experience with program compliance or policy development including any experience with program monitoring/audits, contract management, fiscal integrity, and/or development of policies and regulations. Include relevant dates.You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide office transcripts at the time of hire.Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for an appointment.Application InstructionsCompleted 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: 8/28/2024Who May ApplyIndividuals 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 ApplyComplete 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:Department of Social ServicesAttn: Classification & Pay UnitP.O.Box 944243Sacramento , CA 94244-2430Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:Department of Social ServicesClassification & Pay Unit744 P Street, MS 8-15-58Sacramento , CA 9581408:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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.• Statement of Qualifications -(SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.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:Knowledge of:• Government structure, organization and function• Planning, policy and systems/management analysis and program evaluation• Project management principles, including work plan development and budgeting• Principles of cultural and linguistic competency• Contracts, budgets and fiscal principlesAbility to:• Manage multiple projects in order to meet Departmental goals and objectives• Reason logically and creatively to analyze and explain compliance concerns• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, the results of the compliance reviewBenefitsThere are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT• Public transit (mass transit) passes.• 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).• 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.• Vanpool drivers and riders• 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees!Contact InformationThe Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Hiring Unit Contact:Muranda Sams(916) 591-0845Muranda.Sams@dss.ca.govPlease 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 Office(916) 657-2326EEOoffice@dss.ca.govCalifornia 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.Examination InformationThose interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete through the state hiring and recruitment process.To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the "How to Apply" instructions in the examination announcement:CalCareers Exam/Assessment SearchSuccessful examination applicants are placed on an eligibility list. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination. Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareer account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and to re-take the examination when necessary. For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the Examination Unit at: Examinations@dss.ca.gov .Applicant SurveyPlease let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Recruitment SurveyDo not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.