Do you have a strong eye for detail, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for human resources work that truly makes a difference? Join our team at the Central Valley Flood Protection Board where you’ll help support an organization dedicated to public safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. We’re currently recruiting for an HR Analyst position, which may be filled at either the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) or Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) level depending on qualifications.

Why Join Us?

Work with a small but mighty HR team that values clarity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Make an impact in civil service as a key contributor in hiring top talent for a vital Central Valley regulatory program organization
Expand your skills in recruitment, classification, onboarding, workforce development, personnel matters, and more
Enjoy a hybrid telework schedule (based on performance, operational need, and state guidance)

What You’ll Do:

You’ll be a key player in our personnel operations:

Supporting recruitment efforts: Drafting job announcements, screening applications, and learning about and guiding hiring managers through every step of the process
Liaising with external partners: Coordinating with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and other agencies on appointments and personnel actions
Crafting clear and compelling documents: Writing justification memos, updating org charts, and preparing other HR materials that reflect sound analysis and professional communication
Strengthening our workforce: Supporting onboarding, training coordination, engagement, and workforce planning initiatives
Delivering thoughtful service: Responding to staff, managers, and candidates with accuracy, professionalism, and empathy

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-479992

Position #(s):

840-801-5393-009

Working Title:

Human Resources Analyst

Classification:

ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

$3,749.00 - $4,698.00 A

$4,059.00 - $5,081.00 B

$4,868.00 - $6,093.00 C

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Central Valley Flood Protection Board, Administrative Division, Human Resources and Support Services Branch, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov.

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Special Requirements

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time and use a personal computer. May be required to stay occasional overtime.

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: 6/16/2025

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.

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:

Department of Water Resources

Mailing Address

Attn: Division of Human Resources

P.O. Box 1079

Sacramento, CA 95812

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Water Resources

Submit in Person

Certification Desk

715 P Street, 7th floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Other - See Supplemental Questionnaire information under Special Instructions below.

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:

We’re seeking a candidate with strong analytical and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize. The successful candidate will be organized, professional, and committed to continuous improvement and high-quality public service. Experience in recruitment process, research and analysis of laws and policies, human resources, customer support, and policy application.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Benefits include California Public Employees’ Retirement System, tax deferred savings plan, paid holidays, State contribution toward health benefits, etc.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Amber Woertink
(916) 718-3727
[email protected]

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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
[email protected]

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.

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678) and Supplemental Questionnaire. Please reference SAP Position #50010928 and Job Control #479992 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

All applicants must submit a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) responding to the following two prompts. Your responses must be no more than 2-pages total, typed in 12-point font. The SQ will be used to evaluate your qualifications and written communication skills.

1. Describe your experience preparing formal documents such as job ads, duty statements, justifications, or memos. What types of documents have you prepared, and what strategies do you use to ensure accuracy and clarity?

2. Our HR analysts regularly coordinate with external partners (e.g., DWR Classification & Pay, Personnel, or Cert Desk) to complete actions and resolve issues. Describe a time you had to work across teams or departments to complete a process or solve a problem. What role did you play?

Be specific and provide examples. Your responses will be scored based on depth of experience, alignment with the duties, writing clarity, and ability to reflect on outcomes and strategies.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Examination/Assessment

For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To learn more about how to get a State job, click here.

List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.

Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link:
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

STAFF SERVICES ANALYST

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.

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