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Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Tribal Funding Grant Administrator / Tribal Unit / California Natural Resources Agency The reporting location for this position is Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the direction of the Deputy Director for Tribal Affairs. The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is hiring an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) to serve as a Tribal Funding Grant Administrator to administer tribal grants including those the Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Grant Program. The Tribal Funding Grant Administrator will support strategic tribal affairs priorities in coordination with the Deputy Director and Deputy Secretary for Tribal Affairs, state agencies and departments, California Native American tribes, local governments, and members of the public to identify opportunities to support increased tribal access and co-management of lands and natural resources, ancestral land return, and the implementation of tribally led Nature-Based Solutions projects as defined by the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy and the Pathways to 30x30 document. The Tribal Funding Programs Manager will also administer and be responsible for grant and contract management of the Tribal Nature-Based Solutions program and other tribally focused programs. Applicants should have a strong grant administration and tribal affairs background, working knowledge of California Native American tribal issues and stakeholders in California, experience working on projects and/or research related to access, co-management, ancestral land return, and restoration and conservation work. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks are essential. CNRA values diverse employees working together, and prioritizes an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. https://resources.ca.gov/ You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Working Conditions Location: This position r equires reporting in person at Natural Resources Agency headquarters located at 715 P Street in Sacramento for a minimum of two times a week. Flexible Work Schedule: This position is considered Remote Centered which means the incumbent would telework 50% or more of the time within a work month from an alternate work location. The incumbent can telework with a management approved telework agreement and schedule. This position is eligible for partial teleworking in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, but the incumbent will be required to report to the office as needed/required. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-500571 Position #(s): 534-001-5393-025Working Title: Tribal Funding Grant Administrator Classification: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST $6,031.00 - $7,775.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) is a state cabinet-level agency in the government of California. Through its 40 departments, conservancies, boards, commissions, councils, and museums, the California Natural Resources Agency is responsible for protecting historical, natural, and cultural sites, monitoring and controlling state lands and waterways, and regulating fish and game use. The current Secretary for the California Natural Resources is Wade Crowfoot, and he serves as a member of Governor Gavin Newsom's cabinet. Home to over 25,000 employes, our Agency protects, manages, and restores the state's environment and its vast natural, cultural, and historical resources. We advance this work with science as our foundation and inclusion and collaboration as our guiding principles. Mission statement: To restore, protect and manage the state's natural, historical, and cultural resources for current and future generations using creative approaches and solutions based on science, collaboration, and respect for all the communities and interests involved. We are on a mission to help all Californians and nature thrive together. Special Requirements All job applicants must provide their employment history on the State Application STD 678. • "To" and "From" dates (month/day/year)• Hours worked per week• Private sector job titles• Supervisor name and phone number• Job duties performed• State experience should list the department and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles). Minimum Qualifications Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Transcripts If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript for verification. Foreign transcripts must include official verification of U.S equivalency prior to appointment by an organization found here. Personal Identifying Information Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any personally identifying information. The Minimum qualifications can be found in the Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification specifications. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 12/31/2025 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Natural Resources Agency California Natural Resources Agency Attn: Classification and Hiring - Personnel Technician c/o California Natural Resources Agency 715 P street Sacramento , CA 95815 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Natural Resources Agency California Natural Resources Agency Classification and Hiring - Personnel Technician c/o California Natural Resources Agency 715 P street Sacramento , CA 95815 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM 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 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 required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Statement of Qualifications as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process. Please see the section labeled "Statement of Qualifications" for further information. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. 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: Able to interpret and assist in the development of program policy. Understand and comply with Agency Policy. Have basic knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. Have basic knowledge of Excel, Access, Word, Outlook. Have experience in tribal affairs and working directly with California Native American tribes, or a willingness to learn. Valid California Driver's license. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Hiring Unit Contact: Meagan Flier (000) - Meagan.Flier@resources.ca.gov Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator (916) 894-9567 Genavina.Mabary@fire.ca.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Statement of Qualifications Applicants must include a Statement of Qualifications for this recruitment. The SOQ must have each response numbered, no more than two pages in length, single-spaced and using 12-point Arial font. You must indicate your Name and Job Control Number at the top of the page. Provide responses to the following questions: Describe your experience (including number of years and examples of tasks) with grants and contracts administration, bookkeeping, invoice processing, budgets, or other related tasks.Describe your experience with financial accounting systems, including any experience with FI$Cal or any other public financial accounting systems.Describe your experience with property transactions including, negotiating, and managing tasks including, but not limited to, appraisal, acquisition, appraisal and transaction review, sale, project management, and asset enhancement of real property?Describe your experience working with Native American tribes, inter-tribal collaboratives, tribal lands, and experience leading or participating in tribal consultations. If you do not have experience working with Native American tribes, please describe why you are interested in working with tribes and what steps you will take to develop the necessary skills of cultural competency that are required to work with tribes. *** For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To be considered, applicants must meet one of the following: 1. List Eligibility - Successfully complete the AGPA civil service exam. (Refer to the exam bulletin for details.) 2. Transfer Eligibility - Current State of California employee in the same or comparable classification. 3. Reinstatement Eligibility - Previously held permanent State of California employment in the same or comparable classification. AGPA EXAMFor more information, review the three-step guide to getting a state job. Application Submission A completed State Application (STD. 678), resume, and any relevant documents (e.g., transcripts, degrees, cover letter) must be submitted via CalCareer Account , by U.S. mail, or in person.Applications must be:• Postmarked or deposited with a courier service by the final filing date; or• Date stamped at the appointing authority's office by the filing deadline; or• Electronically submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the final filing date.Mobile barcodes or similar technology will not be accepted as proof of timely filing.Important Notes Reference Job Control 500571 on your application. Indicate your eligibility basis in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s)" section of the STD. 678. SROA and surplus candidates should include a copy of their letter. Only one Job Control may be applied for per application submission. Candidate may be selected by resume review. 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.