Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Do you want to make a difference for children and families in California? Join the Office of Child Abuse Prevention as an Analyst II. The candidate will be part of a dynamic team that manages grants and contracts to reduce child maltreatment through innovative prevention, intervention and treatment programs This position will coordinate with other public/private entities that provide services for children and families, including but not limited to non-profit organizations across the state, county child welfare agencies, businesses, and other state and local agencies, to develop and implement a comprehensive statewide child maltreatment prevention approach. Knowledge and/or experience in grant or contract management and procurement, performance measurement, policy and data analysis, public awareness/communications, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) document compliance and strong writing skills are highly desirable. Knowledge of child maltreatment prevention programs, and experience in children and family services programs or community-based organizations are strongly preferred. Occasional in-state travel will be required.

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Working Conditions

This position is eligible for  hybrid work  in accordance with the Governor’s and at the sole discretion of the Department of Social Services under California Government Code Section 14200. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time.  The incumbent  will  be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the CDSS policies.  The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Please note: Regular commute is not compensable.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

In order to be considered for this position you must submit a completed STD 678 along with a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) which is not to exceed two pages. You must respond to the following questions for your application to be considered:

1. Why are you interested in becoming an analyst for the Office of Child Abuse Prevention?
2. How would you be effective at developing public awareness materials and campaigns?
3. Why would you be an effective grant and/or contract manager?

The SOQ is a narrative document, bulleted lists will not be accepted, and cover letters and/or resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. The selected candidate will be subject to fingerprint clearance.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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:

• Experience administering and monitoring grant agreements, including application review, award  management, compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Knowledge of state contracting processes, procurement requirements and contract management  principles.
• Experience developing, implementing, or supporting public awareness, outreach, education or  marketing campaigns.
• Ability to analyze complex program, fiscal and operational data and provide recommendations to  management.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws, regulations, policies and procedures  related to grants and contracts.

Benefits

TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT

• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
  • 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
  • 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

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

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work

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