Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The position is located in the Sacramento Headquarter Office. Multiple positions may be available.

All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.

Are you interested in making life better for Californians? Are you looking for a career and not just a job? Do you want to create a meaningful impact in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! California not only needs you, it wants you as part of the growing workforce. New employees, new ideas, and new creative perspectives are needed in all areas at the CDTFA. We value staff and are dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.  To learn more about us, please see

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration’s (CDTFA) Human Resources Bureau has an Associate Governmental Program Analyst position available in the Workforce Planning Unit. Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst performs the more responsible, varied, and complex technical analytical staff services assignments. The incumbent will serve as a Project Coordinator for various projects in support of enrichment and engagement efforts for CDTFA. Projects may include: Employee Suggestion Program, Engagement Program, Exit Program, Mentoring Program, Recognition Program, Wellness Program, EAP Newsletter, or Workforce and Succession Program. The Associate Governmental Program Analyst will independently develop and prepare written reports; review and analyze programs; research complex laws, rules, and regulations; and prepare presentations as requested by management. The incumbent will interact with all levels of CDTFA management and team members to meet workload needs and will serve as the lead person responsible for providing guidance and oversight of projects having department-wide impact. Travel may be required up to ten percent (10%) of the time, which may include overnight.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for partial telework for eligible candidates residing in California. All telework/hybrid schedules require staff to report to the office a minimum number of days per week. Schedules are subject to change.

Currently, per the California Budget Act of 2025, all California Department of Tax and Fee Administration salaries are subject to the provisions of the State of California’s Personal Leave Program.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Position is located in a high-rise building.
• Telework is available fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Standard office environment.
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.

Special Requirements

• Travel is required ten percent (10%) of the time.

Benefits

CDTFA appreciates and proudly celebrates diversity with an emphasis of an inclusive atmosphere in all levels of the organization. CDTFA is a participant in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort to advance racial equality and advance opportunities for all in California. Employees of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, gender orientations and personal experiences are welcomed to contribute to the success of CDTFA.

The CDTFA was presented with the Large State Employer of the Year Award for 2018 from The Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED); showcasing CDTFA’s support of employment, promotion, and fair treatment of persons with disabilities.

CDTFA values its staff and is dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

In addition, you can look forward to:

• Nearby (third-party) parking.
• Convenient to public transportation.
• Located near Downtown, multiple eateries, DOCO, Golden 1 Center, and major freeway access.

Working for the State offers 

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State Employees

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

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)

Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

Additionally, your SQ must include:

• Require name on SQ.
• Require Job Control Number on SQ.
• The SQ must be no more than three pages in length, double-spaced.

Please respond directly to the following SQ question(s). Responses must be numbered and 12 point font:

1. Describe how your experience, knowledge, and skills demonstrate your ability to perform the specific job listed in the duty statement. Please provide relevant examples and the year(s) in the role.
2. Describe your experience in managing multiple complex projects and competing demands. Describe your specific role in the project(s) and how you ensure accurate and timely outcomes.
3. Describe a time when you led a challenging event or meeting and encountered an unexpected issue. What steps did you take to resolve it, and what was the final outcome?

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.
• Other - A completed Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) section of this job posting for additional information.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Night shift,

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