Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling career in Water Rights? If you enjoy a career helping others, then this may be the position for you! Apply today and join our team. The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Water Rights has an opening for an Analyst II in the Administrative, Reporting, and Quality Assurance Section, Fiscal and Administrative Unit. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 14th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.
Duties:
Please review the attached Duty Statement for description of roles and responsibilities.
Additional information:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position. In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Proof of residency may be required. Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales. In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ANALYST II Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.
Department Website:
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ Special Requirements In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:
- RPA# 26-300-045 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
- Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility). Must have Analyst II list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4815. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members. Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified. In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification. 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: Please remember these are desirables and are not required.
- Experience assessing issues, evaluating and analyzing data, interpreting information, and presenting well-reasoned and well thought out conclusions and recommendations exercising attention to detail, critical thinking, and sound judgement.
- Experience planning, organizing, and developing collaborative relationships with a team of multidisciplinary internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience communicating effectively to multi-disciplinary professionals, both orally and in writing, without the use of generative AI.
- Experience procuring supplies and equipment, developing and managing contracts, and monitoring budgets and expenditures.
- Experience identifying opportunities for process improvement, developing standard operating procedures, and implementing practical and sustainable solutions.
- Proficiency with SharePoint and cloud-based applications used for collaboration, document management, and workflow tracking.
- Experience interpreting laws, rules, and regulations.
- Experience managing complex projects with multi-year timelines.
Benefits
Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx and Health Benefits | CalPERS Statement of Qualifications A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using a serif, size 12 font, and narrow (0.5 inch or less) margins. In the header and footer, right justified, include your full name and job control number in bold on the first page only.
Indicate your total years of experience when answering the following statements/questions:
- Please describe your interest in this position and the knowledge, abilities, and experiences that make you uniquely qualified.
- Please describe a specific experience in which you led and managed a project from beginning to end. Your response should clearly address the following:
- The nature and scope of the project
- The steps you took to research, analyze, and prepare for the project
- The tools, systems, or resources you used to track progress
- What, if any, challenges you encountered and how you overcame them
- How you communicated with the customer or stakeholder throughout the process
- The outcome and any lessons learned, or improvements made as a result Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered. For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.
