Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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 supervison of the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory), the Analyst I independently performs technical, analytical, and policy assignments and makes recommendations on procedures, policies, and program alternatives to management, outside agencies, and staff on programmatic related areas for the Enforcement Headquarters Branch.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The incumbent will work in a single floor building, under artificial light, sit for moderate periods of time, and use a computer up to eight hours a day. Statewide overnight travel may be required and travel by automobile or air will be required to different areas of the State.

NOTE:  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, 2026, it is anticipated this position will be office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week.

Special Requirements

• 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

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:

• Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities 
• Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics 
• Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity

Critical Job Competencies

Communication (oral, written, organizational, non-verbal): Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; facilitates open exchange of ideas/opinions; selects and uses appropriate communication approach; actively listens; effectively uses e-mail; avoids mixed messages - the body language says one thing, the words another; applies business-writing principles to all written communications.

Ethics/Integrity: Creates culture of trusting relationships. Demonstrates trust and principled leadership; promotes organizational vision and values through ethical leadership principles; tells it straight - open and honest even about the bad news; admits mistakes - not an admission of weakness but as having integrity and being trustworthy; walks the talk - walking example of the vision and values of the organization through own authenticity.

Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, policies, and regulations related to specialized expertise; integrates technology into the work to improve program effectiveness; possesses up-to-date knowledge in the profession and industry and access other expert resources when appropriate; translates concepts and ideas into strategies and action steps.

Customer Service Orientation: Balances interests of a variety of clients, internal and external; readily adjusts priorities in response to changing client needs; puts in place systems and processes to ensure clients receive high quality information, that their feedback is acted upon, and that their complaints are handled effectively; develops trust and credibility with the client.

Teamwork: Facilitate and maintain cooperative working relationships; work toward accomplishment of group goals; value and encourage the input and expertise of others; foster commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust.

Partnering/Networking: Develop networks and build alliances; participate in cross-functional activities to achieve organizational objectives; keep administrative branches informed of program priorities, needs and issues to affect responsive service.

Flexibility/Adaptability: Readily integrate midstream changes into work processes and outputs; demonstrate openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology; shift gears comfortably.

Problem Solving: Persevere in the face of obstacles such as diminishing financial resources; There is more than one way to get to the destination; Anticipate problems and encourage a culture of proactive prob1em solving; Ensure comprehensive evaluation of the costs and benefits of all options in determining the preferred solution.

Benefits

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

Supplemental Questionnaire

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.

Instructions: Each question must be restated at the top of each page and no more than one page in length per question (one 8 1/2" x 11" sheet with print on one side). Must include specific examples addressing the prompt.

Questions:

1. Describe a challenging Public Records Act request that you've handled. What made it challenging and how did you navigate those issues?

2. What strategies do you used to stay organized in your work?

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the supplemental application.

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.
• 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.

Job Tags

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

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