Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Help shape the circular economy and materials management policies of the future through sound research, innovative analyses and effective collaboration with stakeholders to enable CalRecycle's Policy Office to function as CalRecycle's policy analysis & development nexus, data gathering arm, and technical information clearinghouse.

The Policy Office needs a skilled analyst to serve as the Office's administrative lead. This position will coordinate with Office management and staff as it supports data-driven, science-based decision-making and policy development. This position will be responsible for overseeing the office budgetary planning and coordination, personnel actions, contract administation, and other administrative oversight roles. Be a part of expanding CalRecycle’s knowledge-base and help foster innovative policy development as we work on challenging environmental issues to help California move towards a circular economy.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense. Beginning July 1, 2025, employees are expected to work in the office at least 4 days per week.

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Working Conditions

This position is located in a highrise building located in downtwon Sacramento.

Special Requirements

When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 24-124 & Position # 835-131-5393-701 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

If you would like to use education in conjunction with experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and/or transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

Please attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

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:

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 Microsoft Office Suite and office management principals, methods and procedures.

• Ability to think clearly and analyze problems of organization and management and take effective action.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential assignments with tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints, and handle changing priorities.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, communicate effectively and review the work of others.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

In addition to a compelling vision for California, CalRecycle offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 2 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font. You must answer each of the questions below separately and label each answer. Responses are to be complete, specific, clear, and concise.

1. Using an example(s) from your experience, describe how you utilize software tools, such as Microsoft Office, to navigate complex projects and foster collaboration.

2. Using an example(s) from your experience, describe how you identify, evaluate, and resolve issues related to your work.

3. Using an example(s) from your experience, describe your approach to handling sensitive and/or confidential information related to finances or personnel records.

4. Using an example(s) from your experience, describe how you manage multiple projects with conflicting priorities and deadlines.

5. Using an example(s) from your experience, describe how you foster collaborative and positive relationships with your coworkers and management.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be interviewed.

Please note Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Responses must be numbered and submitted in the same order. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ is a narrative discussion prepared by the applicant describing how the applicant's skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience qualify them for the position. Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position. See details below.

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