Drinking Water Regulatory Analyst

Job Description and Duties Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify. The Division of Drinking Water has an opening for an Analyst II in the newly created Regulatory Analysis Unit. You are invited to join a program that promotes public health protection in drinking water to California’s 40 million residents. If you enjoy a career helping others, this is the position for you! The position is located at 1001 I Street, 17th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. This position supports the SWRCB’s mission by providing high-level programmatic and analytical support for regulation development, increasing the Division of Drinking Water’s (DDW) capacity to complete public health research and regulation development. The incumbent is responsible for a wide range of complex research and analytical duties related to drinking water and recycled water regulations development. The Analyst II develops, reviews, and analyzes proposed regulations to ensure compliance with the California Administrative Procedure Act, while providing technical advice and consultation to DDW staff. The Analyst II assists with the more difficult and complex non-engineering analytical duties involved in regulation development. The Analyst II prepares written reports and collects, compiles, analyzes, and summarizes data to support public health risk assessments, fiscal and economic impact analyses, environmental impact analyses, and other analyses to support regulation and policy prioritization and development. The incumbent plans, implements, evaluates, and monitors a variety of DDW special projects, including program evaluation and planning, policy analysis and formulation, systems development, data collection and analysis, and consultation with management and staff. The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

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# 26-402-051 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application. 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:
• Strong written communication skills, including a high level of proficiency in English grammar and the ability to communicate complex information in a correct, clear, and concise manner.
• Knowledge and/or experience in public health, environmental, and/or other scientific sectors.
• Experience developing regulations, policy recommendations, proposals, and implementation plans. Knowledge of and/or experience with Administrative Procedure Act.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, set priorities, concurrently manage several complex projects, and meet deadlines with overlapping timeframes.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with managing projects, including familiarity with project management methods and tools.
• Strong research and data analysis skills, including preparation of summary analytical reports and research documents.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Python, or R).
• Experience researching, analyzing, and summarizing varied data and information (e.g., fiscal and economic impacts, cost and benefit analyses, public health and environmental impacts, feasibility, sociodemographic).
• Experience communicating complex or controversial matters to diverse audiences.
• Experience with public meeting coordination and facilitation, including planning and logistics.

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 (SOQ) 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 three (3) pages in length, using Arial 12-point font, and normal margins.

Indicate your total years of experience when answering the following statements:

• Describe your background and experience with developing, interpreting, and implementing statutes, regulations, and policies.
• Describe your background and experience in preparing written and oral analytical reports and presentations, including communicating complex, highly detailed, or data-heavy content to varied audiences.
• Describe your background and experience using and implementing project management tools and methods.
• Describe your experience managing several projects and assignments with critical deadlines simultaneously, particularly where priorities changed midway. 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.