Title: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST Salary: $4,488.00 - $5,618.00 Posted: 02/13/2015 Final Filing Date: 02/24/2015
Desirable Qualifications:
• Understanding of management systems and possess exceptional computer skills • Experience with participant-centered training methods and is comfortable training in a group setting • Experience working with local programs, preferably WIC or child nutrition program • Experience in problem solving, research, report writing and oral presentations
Duty Statement:
This position requires the incumbent maintain consistent and regular attendance, communicate effectively (orally and in writing if both appropriate) in dealing with the public and/or other employees, develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment, complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner, and, adhere to departmental policies and procedures regarding attendance, leave, and conduct.
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Chief of the Training Services Unit (TSU), the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) is responsible for performing a variety of analytical assignments relative to the planning, implementing, writing, testing, presenting, and updating of training courses and materials for the Integrated Statewide Information System (ISIS). The AGPA travels up to 40 percent conducting training.
Supervision Received: Under the general direction of the Chief of the Training Services Unit (TSU), Public Health Nutrition Consultant III Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised: N/A
Description of Duties: See below.
Percent of Time Essential Functions
45% Serves as the State ISIS Training Administrator for state and local WIC agency ISIS trainers and Help Desk staff, coordinates the scheduling and provision of certification training for new ISIS trainers and recommends approval or indicates the need for further training before the certification is granted, provides ISIS trainers technical assistance as needed, ensures ISIS trainers use state-developed standardized training, materials and resources to conduct ISIS trainings, and coordinates statewide training schedules. Completes regular State ISIS Administration and Testing functions to ensure the ISIS Training Region is operational. Develops training materials, delivers training, facilitates trainee practice sessions, responds to trainee questions, and troubleshoots program and/or equipment difficulties. Independently develops, coordinates, implements and oversees contracts relating to the ISIS training component of the WIC Program. if needed, face-to-face trainings and webinar sessions dates to ensure appropriate training and regular communications are well planned, a training schedule of ISIS trainings to be offered to local WIC agencies, and apprenticeship schedule for new ISIS trainers, ISIS Trainer Certification renewal schedules.
25% Researches, writes and formats issue memos and memoranda related to ISIS training, reviews WIC program operations and policy changes from WIC staff and management, and coordinates the development of “Job Aids” for local WIC agency staff statewide. Updates and revises the ISIS training manual and ensures that Job Aids and training packets are updated accordingly. Stays up-to-date on ISIS Change Cycle meetings and solicits input from ISIS trainers to update training curricula and materials based on program and policy revisions as appropriate. Participates in workgroups on new WIC MIS system.
15% Performs the analytical duties of the WIC ISIS trainer incorporating new WIC policy changes into the existing training materials, revises the current classroom format to a more user interactive style, and as lead analyst oversee the revisions to the current statewide training materials and ensuring the latest updates are posted to the web. Independently delivers 'hands-on' training for new state and local WIC agency employees at statewide regional training centers. The training includes instruction on the operation of automated equipment, use of ISIS, and orientation to WIC program policy and delivery.
10% Prepares monthly statistical reports on the types of classes conducted (ISIS Basics Part I, ISIS Basics Part II, and Local or State Admin), the number of trainings given at each location, and the number of local agency staff certified as ISIS trainers. In addition, the AGPA is responsible for the coordinating the approval of local agency training and meeting requests.
5% Performs other job-related duties as required.
Who May Apply:
Applications will be accepted from individuals currently at the Associate Governmental Program Analyst classification level or eligible for transfer, reinstatement, or list appointment are encouraged to apply.
Send a completed, signed application to the person and address provided below. In the “Explanations” section of the State Application (STD 678), all applicants must indicate the basis of eligibility (e.g., SROA, Surplus, Reemployment, Reinstatement, Transfer, List Eligibility, etc.). Appointment may be subject to SROA/Surplus restrictions. SROA/Surplus applicants must submit a copy of their letter with their applications. Applications will not be accepted by email. Failure to follow these instructions may result in automatic elimination from the hiring process for this position.
Note: Please include job title and position number for which you are applying. Applications will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed.
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. Additional Information:
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