Associate Governmental Program Analyst

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Under the direction and guidance of the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), the Acquisitions Branch within the California Air Resources Board's (CARB's) Fiscal Services Division (FSD) is looking for a highly motivated, collaborative, and organized professional to join our team and provide contract, procurement and grants related support. The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) should possess strong analytic, administrative, and communication skills and be willing to work in a dynamic environment. The incumbent shall be knowledgeable in the latest administrative technology and workflows and possess skills necessary to automate and streamline processes. This position is expected to demonstrate analytical skills in interpreting and applying purchasing laws, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with Government Code (GC), Public Contract Code (PCC), State Contracting Manual (SCM), Department of General Services' (DGS) policies and procedures, and CARB and the California Environmental Protection Agencies (CalEPA's) policies and procedures relative to purchasing and grant execution best practices. The work entails determining the most efficient, effective and appropriate acquisition method to utilize in acquiring goods and services; developing procurement and/ or contract packages; releasing solicitations; evaluating quotes; developing reports; preparing contracts, contract shells and purchase orders; working with grant managers to develop and execute grants under CARB and CalEPA’s multiple grant programs and ensuring all supporting documents are maintained in a manner that safeguards the state’s interests as well as providing technical and functional guidance to program staff on acquisition and grant-related issues.

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

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)  
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.