Job Description

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 Procurement? If you enjoy a career helping others and performing research, then this is the position for you! Apply today and join our team.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Administration Services has an opening for an Analyst III in the Procurement, Policy and Support Unit.  The position is located at 1001 I Street, 18th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown, next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties: Under the general direction of a Supervisor I, consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, follow through on commitments, and solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments. The Analyst III leads the State Water Resources Control Board’s Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program by maintaining the program plan, advising staff across Water Boards programs, coordinating with control agencies, conducting outreach, and monitoring participation data to ensure compliance and expand vendor engagement. As the organization’s subject matter expert, the incumbent provides training, prepares required reports, develops program materials, and represents the Water Boards at SB/DVBE events. The incumbent will also plan, create, and host Water Boards outreach events to connect with SB and DVBE vendors, supporting the agency’s goals to broaden and strengthen the vendor pool. The Analyst III also performs complex administrative and legislative assignments that support continuous program improvement and strengthen SB/DVBE participation outcomes across all of the Water Boards. Daily proficient utilization of office equipment and the Microsoft Office Suite is required.  

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.

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Working Conditions

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with after July 1, 2026.

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. E mployees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved

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 The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 25-600-172in 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 III list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list. Here is the link to the exam:  

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: .

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.

• Ability to analyze information and make sound conclusions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently or cooperatively as a team member
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and be highly productive
• Ability to work proficiently on spreadsheets and database files using Microsoft Excel and Word applications

• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience/knowledge of Procurement laws, regulations, and policies related to IT and Non-IT acquisitions
• Experience/knowledge of Contract laws, regulations, and policies
• Experience/knowledge of Small Business (SB), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) programs and laws
• Experience/knowledge of project management concepts
• Experience/knowledge of Financial Information System of California (FI$Cal)
• Experience training multiple staff and/or large groups
• Experience/knowledge of policy writing, research, and development

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. and

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 2 pages in length, using (Arial size 12pt font) , and normal margins.

1. Please tell us what interests you about this position and why you believe you would be the best candidate, including any relevant experience and how it would apply to the duties and responsibilities indicated on the duty statement.  

2. Describe your experience and provide an example of your ability to work in a rapidly changing environment, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines all while providing excellent customer service.

3. Describe your experience providing excellent customer service and the steps you took to ensure your customer(s)’ satisfaction.

4. Describe a time when you were responsible for writing, updating, or implementing a process or procedure that needed to comply with guidelines from a control agency. How did you ensure the procedure aligned with the agency’s requirements, and what steps did you take to keep stakeholders informed and compliant?

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not (Hiring Manager choice, either way all candidates must be scored consistently) be considered.

For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit:  . 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.

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 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific SOQ requirements.
  
  • 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.

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