Administrative Assistant

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!

Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst II performs varied and complex technical, analytical, and policy analysis and formulation assignments related to the pesticide registration process, personnel activities, budgeting, procurement, and facilities. Serves as the coordinator for mandatory and voluntary training, out-of-state and in-state travel, and contract management. Works on interdisciplinary projects with staff in the Human Resources Branch, Fiscal, Audits and Business Services Branch, Information Technology Branch, and staff in the Executive Office. The Analyst II is also responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and processing submissions that may contain confidential information from pesticide registrants, consultants, state and federal agencies, and the public and assuring the integrity of California Pesticide Electronic System Tracking (CalPEST), a web-based software application that streamlines the pesticide product registration process.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a high rise office building under artificial lighting in a cubicle with modular furniture
• Ability to use a computer monitor, mouse and keyboard within an 8 hour day
• Lift and carry data volumes weighing up to 20 pounds
• Ability to use office equipment including copiers and scanners

• ANALYST II

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.

• Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave.

• 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
• Supplemental Application - A response to the supplemental questions is required to be considered interested/eligible in the position. The supplemental questions and instructions are listed in the "Supplemental Questionnaire" section of this advertisement. You must answer each supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the questions in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to successfully collaborate with various levels of department staff and management to achieve Pesticide Registration Program objectives
• Ability to organize, set priorities on multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to work and solve problems independently
• Ability to be adaptable to changing work priorities
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of a variety of software, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook
• Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics
• Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity

• After reviewing the duty statement, please describe why you are the most qualified candidate for this position.
• Please describe your skill level and experience researching, analyzing, and providing recommendations to leadership on complex policies and procedures.
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  Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the supplemental application.
  
  Critical Job Competencies
  • Effective Communication (oral, written, organizational, non-verbal)
  • Flexibility/Adaptability
  • Organization and Planning
  • Takes Action and Shows Initiative
  • Relationship and Partnership Building
  • Customer Service Orientation
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Credibility
  • Team Work
  • Ethics/Integrity
  • Leveraging/Valuing Diversity
  • Emotional Intelligence/Interpersonal Awareness
  • Change Management
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer
  The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
  
  It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.